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b'Many people have made it their mission to save the planet on which we all live. It is a noble calling. This planet is beautiful. It\\u2019s the place God created humans, who are made in His image (Genesis 1:27). It\\u2019s the place He finely tuned for human life. It\\u2019s the place He came to live among the people He made in order that He might die for their sins\\u2014and rise from the grave, beating death (John 1:14; 3:16-18). It\\u2019s the place He promises to return to in order to make every wrong right and to dwell with His people forever (Revelation 21:1-5).\\nAnd, yet, even though it is such a beautiful planet, we as humans sometimes ignore God\\u2019s instructions for us to take care of the creation He made (Genesis 1:26; 2:15; Leviticus 25:1-7; Psalm 24:1-2). We can be wasteful and unwise in the way we steward what God has given us\\u2014harming other humans, as well as other parts of God\\u2019s creation.\\nHowever, we can\\u2019t save the planet. Only Jesus can do that. What is more, we have His assurance that He will save it. He created it, He took on human flesh to live on it, and He is coming back to reign over it forever.\\nThe Bible does say destruction is coming for this planet. Second Peter 3 compares this destruction to the flood of Noah. We aren\\u2019t exactly sure what this destruction will look like, but we know the planet will be cleansed of wicked people and any trace of them\\u2014all sin, brokenness, and death will be gone. Jesus\\u2019 people will dwell forever with Him on the new earth.\\nDoes this mean we shouldn\\u2019t take part in environmental efforts? Not at all.But we shouldn\\u2019t participate because we\\u2019re afraid the planet will die if we don\\u2019t. Instead, we steward creation as a way to declare the good news of Jesus: because we are eagerly and joyfully anticipating the return of Christ and His kingdom. We are looking forward to creation without brokenness\\u2014including garbage and pollution\\u2014full of life and beauty, to the glory of the Creator, Sustainer, and Restorer (Romans 8:19-25). \\u2022 Kevin Zeller\\n\\u2022 Does it seem surprising that Jesus cares about the planet? Why or why not? \\n\\u2022 Christians do disagree about what good environmental stewardship looks like. And that is okay! What questions do you have about taking care of creation? Who are trusted Christians in your life you can talk with about these questions? \\nBut, according to his promise, we look for new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness dwells. 2 Peter 3:13 (WEB)\\n\\xa0\\nRead Verses:\\n2 Peter 3:3-13'