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THE WONDERS OF NATURE
LORD’S DAY EVENING, JUNE 19
Job 39

Psalm 8:1-9

 

To create requires infinite power.
All the world cannot make a fly.

(T Watson)

 

THE WONDERS OF NATURE
 
The entire thirty-ninth chapter contains the descriptions of the characteristics of wild animals. Who taught them how to act? God asked Job to speak concerning his knowledge of such things. Can any man rule with care and gentleness over such varied creatures? The intricacies of birds’ nests alone are a never-ending source of amazement to scientists. They look for all kinds of reasons for the uniformity of animal activity. The Scriptures say it lies with God who created these creatures to act as they do. These facts were brought before Job for consideration as he faced his Creator.
 
Perhaps, when God spoke, Job had expected to hear something new. He was, no doubt, disappointed as God unfolded knowledge about Himself which Job already possessed (Job 9:4-10; 12:7-25).
 
The truth of the matter was that Job did not so much need new knowledge as he needed to put into practice that which he had already possessed. His failure is common to many of God’s people today. It is true that we must study God’s Word to know more about Him, but it is also true that this study holds little value if we do not put it into practice.
 
Job fully recognised the power and majesty of God. He said that if a man would dispute with God, he could not answer even one question in a thousand (Job 9:3-4). Despite his knowledge of God’s greatness, Job still had questioned God’s dealings. He had failed to use his knowledge of God’s majesty to give him confidence in God’s relationship with him. Until Job began to apply his knowledge of God to his life, he could not grow spiritually. We also must use what we learn or we will never learn more. Spiritual growth depends on sharing what we know and obedience to what we understand. May we be faithful to the Lord in these things (Heb 5:11-14).
 
THOUGHT: Why did God repeat things Job already knew?

PRAYER: Father, help me to be a doer of Thy Word, not just a hearer.

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