JULY 2, 2013
A
Flying Miracle
Read: Psalm
104:10-24
O Lord, how manifold are Your
works! In wisdom You have made them all. The earth is full of Your
possessions.
—Psalm 104:24
Among
God’s creatures, the butterfly is one of the most stunningly beautiful!
Its
gentle flight, colorful wings, and amazing migratory patterns are traits that
make the butterfly a masterpiece of the natural world.
This
flying insect, while supplying us with visual enjoyment, also supplies us with
amazing examples of the marvels of God’s creative work.
For
instance, the majestic monarch butterfly can travel 3,000 miles on its
migration
to Central America—only to end up at the same tree its parents or
even grandparents
landed on a generation or two earlier. It does this guided by
a brain the size of a
pinhead.
Or
consider the monarch’s metamorphosis. After the caterpillar builds a chrysalis
around
itself, it releases a chemical that turns its insides to mush—no
perceptible parts.
Somehow from this emerges the brain, internal parts, head,
legs, and wings of a butterfly.
One
butterfly expert said, “The creation of the body of a caterpillar into the body
and
wings of a butterfly is, without doubt, one of the wonders of life on
earth.” Another
expert feels that this metamorphosis is “rightly regarded as a
miracle.”
“How
manifold are [God’s] works!” (Ps. 104:24)—and the butterfly is but one of them.
We stand amazed, God, at the awesome creation You
allow us to enjoy. From distant galaxies to beautiful
butterflies, You have given us a world that speaks loudly
of Your love for us. Thank You, Lord, for creation.
Creation’s design points to the Master Designer.
Source:
Our Daily Bread 2012
