Genesis 9:3 says “As I gave you the green plants, I give you everything.”

God gave us wild bananas. But ancient people must have asked, “Why?” Sure, they thrive in poor soil, and plant diseases and pests don’t bother them. But they’re packed with rock-hard seeds. They are inedible.

The answer is in, “I give you everything.” God made everything in the world for us to use. And everything includes good minds. You might even say He planned for people to tame the wild banana.

Growers have learned to pair plants to get the best qualities from each. That’s how they came up with today’s mellow, tiny-seed banana.

Plant experts may one day again use wild bananas to develop a “tame” banana that’s even better than the variety you enjoy today.