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A Focus On Him
Bee All That You Can Bee
PHOTO AND WRITING BY LILLIAN CUCUZZA
God created every living creature, and He provides for each one. They, in turn, serve a God-given purpose. Bees are a perfect example of this process. God provides them with nectar and pollen from plants and flowers that they feed on for energy, protein, and other nutrients to survive. Pollen is also used as food for larvae. Bees are then responsible for transferring pollen from plant to plant, providing fertilization needed by the plants. Flowers and plants depend on bees for pollination to create offspring. It is a symbiotic relationship between bees and plants that continues the life cycle of both.
In this photo of the pollen-laden bee hovering over the yellow flower, we see that this is a busy bee. It has been spending time collecting pollen for nourishment for itself and future bees (larvae) and then spreading that nourishment to other plants and flowers to help them grow and reproduce. This bee is doing its job and being all that it can be!
We can learn a lesson from the busy bee. It is actively doing the work it is purposed to do. For the bee, gathering nectar and pollen is the same as us spending time in the Word of God for our daily nourishment. We need the Word as sustenance to carry us through the daily rigors of life, develop a relationship with God, and be effective children of God. Just as the bees share the pollen with their offspring for growth and survival, we must share the Word with those we come in contact with for their nourishment and growth in their God-given purpose. If we are to “pollinate” to help others grow, we must continue collecting the sweet nectar we gather from the Word and then share it with others. In other words, we are to bee all that we can bee!
Lillian’s passions are nature photography and serving God. She is a best-selling author, award-winning photographer, and a regular contributor to Voice of Truth magazine. Lillian uses her photography and writing talents to glorify and honor God for His beautiful creation. Visit, like, and follow her websites: www.HisCreationsLLC.com, www.LillianCucuzzaPhotography.com, Facebook and Instagram @HISCreationsLLC, or email her at Lillian.HisCreations@gmail. com.
