LINK: Job 39
Observation & Interpretation
God continues his reply to Job. For most of chapter 38, He discussed the inanimate objects he has made; in chapter 39, He describes his animate creation. Again, He reminds Job who is in charge, who is in control and who is incomprehensible.
The animals described in the chapter are a fun reminder of the diversity of life:
the lion (ch 38)
the raven (ch 38)
the mountain goat
the wild donkey
the wild ox
the ostrich
the war horse
the hawk
the eagle
So often, followers of God refrain from singing the praises of animals as they do not want to become animists (animal worshippers) – and rightly so. However, God did create amazing creatures. It would behoove us to observe them and learn more about our God.
APPLICATION
Observing God’s creation always helps me gain perspective on my life, especially when I am depressed or doubting. For instance, when I am feeling blue and self-focused, if I stop and observe the cute little chickadees and juncos outside my window, it can stop my train of destructive thought. It is like a reminder from God to focus on Him and how He can provide for whatever I feel worried, stress or depressed. If I have lost sight that “I am fearfully and wonderfully made”, I need only to look at His amazing creatures and realize that I am the most amazing of all His creatures. But perhaps I am beyond needing cute furry things to snap me out of dark thoughts; perhaps I am wondering about some complex theological question like Job was – how can God be just when there is great suffering about? does God even exist? Then, when I look at what He has made, I am reminded that there is indeed a Creator and that if He had the Wisdom and Understanding to create what I can see, then I need to trust that He has the Wisdom and Understanding to answer the questions that baffle me. He is indeed Sovereign, Omnipotent and Omniscient!
PRAYER
Oh, Lord, help me to be humble before you and remember your sovereignty over creation and my circumstances!
(Written by Ellen Peters, posted by The Vons)
2 comments:
Thanks so much Ellen! That was great. I finally got my internet to work here at the beach. So, it was great to read your post, and I am worshipping God as I see all of his wonderful creation here at the beach!
Thanks too Cathi for posting it for Ellen! You make a great team. :)
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