MARCH 16, Job 37:1-5

Lightning is electrical in nature. In 1752, the American scientist, Benjamin Franklin, tried a dangerous experiment when he flew his kite during a thunderstorm. He noticed that sparks jumped from a key tied to the kite’s string, to his knuckles. Thunder results from the intense heating of air by the lightning. It creates sound waves, which eventually reach us and cause our eardrums to vibrate. And as light travels faster than sound, we see bolts of lightning before hearing thunder striking.

These first few verses of Job 37 beautifully describe a thunderstorm, where thunder is likened to the voice of the Lord (Job 37:2). We would be awed by the greatness and majesty of God as we hear thunder and see lightning bolts light up the sky. Although we see a fairly high number of thunderstorms in Singapore, you would never guess how many thunderstorms occur at any one given moment. What would your guess be? 100, or 500, or 1000?

It is estimated that at any given moment, at least 2,000 thunderstorms are occurring somewhere around the world, mostly in tropical regions. Only the infinite Creator could be in control of such powerful forces.

Draw a huge cloud with lightning coming out of it. Add the word BOOM to show the thunder.

The fearsome lightning
and thunder show God’s ____________ (goyrl).

Thought: God’s glory is wonderfully displayed in nature.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, when I hear thunder and see lightning, may I be reminded of Your glory in creation. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.