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God Revealed the Secrets of the Peanut

This former slave changed the United States by his prayer to unlock the secrets of the universe. This 1-minute devotion explains.

When George Washington Carver asked God to reveal the secrets of the universe, he felt as if God told him that was too much for anyone to grasp. So he prayed that God would show him the secrets of the peanut.

Carver was born as a slave in 1864. But that didn't stop him from using his incredible wisdom and faith to discover over three hundred uses for the peanut. 

This was no small accomplishment. His discoveries revolutionized agriculture in the South.

God's creation is incredible! Just look at these six facts about the peanut:

  1. They’re legumes, not nuts.
  2. They're sometimes called “goobers” after the African name “nguba.”
  3. Today more than half of peanut production in the U.S. is for peanut butter.
  4. Peanuts are rich in oleic acid which lowers bad cholesterol (LDL) and increases good (HDL).
  5. They’re a good source of protein, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.
  6. Boiling enhances antioxidants, and Southerners boil peanuts when they're still green.

    Yes, God's creation is incredible! And Carver's contribution to our world was incredible.

    We may not do something as significant as Carver, but let's follow his example, asking God for wisdom (James 1:5) and seeking to fulfill God's specific purposes for our lives (Ephesians 2:10).


    Other resources:  Nutrition and you.com
    George Washington Carver

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    Carver's three hundred uses for the peanut include glue, shampoo, and shaving cream. However, he refused to patent any of his inventions because he wanted them to be available to everyone. Contrary to popular legend, Carver did not invent peanut butter.
     
    I know you'll enjoy these two one-minute devotions about George Washington Carver: He Overcame Evil and Get Out of Yourself.

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    This former slave changed the United States by his prayer to unlock the secrets of the universe. This 1-minute devotion explains.


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    4 comments:

    1. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2016 at 1:05 AM

      Thanks! I have tweet this today!

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    2. UnknownJanuary 15, 2016 at 10:07 AM

      Where can I read more about all the uses of the peanuts?

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      1. Gail @ http://biblelovenotes.comJanuary 15, 2016 at 10:45 AM

        Here's a couple of resources that might help:
        http://www.tuskegee.edu/about_us/legacy_of_fame/george_w_carver.aspx
        http://classroom.synonym.com/list-things-dr-george-carver-invented-peanuts-5896.html
        http://nationalpeanutboard.org/history/celebrate-black-history-with-fun-facts-about-george-washington-carver/

        I hope those resources help.
        George Washington Carver was an amazing Christian!
        Gail

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    3. Gail @ http://biblelovenotes.comJanuary 15, 2016 at 11:14 AM

      Let me add this one:
      http://www.icr.org/article/science-man-god-george-washington-carver/

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