NOVEMBER 13, Jeremiah 29:11

“Come here, Mr. Wiggle Worm,” said Pete as he put an earthworm in a can. “Hey, Dad, are worms good for anything else besides bird food and fish bait?”

“Sure are,” said Dad. “They help the earth breathe.” Pete laughed. “Like lungs?” he asked.

Dad smiled. “Not exactly, but as worms burrow through the ground, they let fresh air through the soil. And when they eat and digest the soil, that’s like when Mom sifts flour to make a cake,” he explained. “The more the soil is digested and fertilised by worms, the better it is for growing things. God has a purpose for everything.”

“Yeah… and I’m glad one purpose for worms is to make bait,” said Pete. “This will be enough, won’t it?” Dad nodded, and they were off to the East Coast Park..

That evening, the family enjoyed fish for supper. “Yum!” exclaimed Pete. “Fishing is so much fun! Wish I could skip school and go fishing every day.” Mom laughed. “Now that would be overdoing it a little,” she said.

“Besides, you like school,” said Pete’s sister, Ann. “Yeah, except science,” Pete said. “I just don’t believe some stuff Mrs. Tan teaches - like the theory we evolved from a lower form of life. God made everything… even worms, didn’t He?”

“He sure did,” said Mom. “It’s amazing that people can’t see there must be a God who planned everything and made it all work together so well.” “He made everything to be useful…” began Dad.

“Except spiders,” Ann put in quickly. Pete laughed. “They’re useful, too,” he said. “They eat insects and help keep them under control, and they’re food for some animals.”

“The sun is another good example of God’s wisdom,” observed Dad.“It’s just the right distance away so we can live comfortably. And seasons follow one another in perfect order. Only God could have planned everything so well.”

“He has a special plan and purpose for me, right?” asked Pete. “Indeed He does!” Dad assured him.

Thought: Are you glad God is in charge of everything?

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for planning and making the whole universe. You have a plan and purpose for everything, including me! Help me to be willing to let You take charge of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.