God has left His fingerprints all over His creations, including us. Each of God’s creation has a divine purpose. Let us explore how God can use even the weird animals to teach mankind some great truths.
- FISH:
When tax time came around, Jesus instructs Peter to go to the sea, cast in a hook, and take the fish that comes up first to find a piece of money. He then gives direction to pay the tax with that money. (Matthew 17:27).
Lesson learnt: The fish did not want to live with the gold or the talent still within it. It sacrificed its life to pay the tax money, so that it would fulfill Gods plan. Like the fish let us use our talents to meet the Lord’s purpose. Do not let the gold within you be buried with no use to anyone.
- DOVE:
Noah sent out a dove to see if the earth was ready for habitation. Then the dove came to him in the evening with a freshly plucked olive leaf in her mouth. (Gen 8: 11).
Lesson learnt: The dove was ready to bring the good news without hesitation or delay. The dove didn’t succumb to the distractions of everything around it, like the Raven. But was prompt to bring the first sign of new life with a herald of salvation. Thus, the dove became a symbol of restoration and peace. So too, may we be quick to spread the message of Salvation to everyone thereby assuring peace during hard times.
- ROOSTER:
Peter loved Jesus, but when Jesus was arrested Peter let his fear take over him. Peter denied even knowing Jesus. When the rooster crowed, Peter remembered that this was exactly what Jesus said would happen (Matt 26:36).
Lesson learnt: The Rooster when it crowed was boldly pointing out the faults of Peter. By crowing twice, it made Peter remember the Lord’s prophecy and made him weep bitterly, thereby restoring him back to Jesus. Today, are we bold enough to humbly reprove others without criticizing them? Do we tirelessly proclaim the right message to bring the prodigals back to Jesus, like the rooster crowing twice.
TAKEAWAY:
All of God’s creatures try to accomplish their purpose of their Creation and bring glory to His name. God uses even the lowest of His Creations to be a part of His redemption. How much more can He use His Supreme creation that is you and me if only, we choose to stand faithfully for Jesus because Jesus is always faithful to us.