How should Job 39:15 influence our trust in God's care for us? The Ostrich Lesson in God’s Speech Job 39:15 — “She forgets that a foot may crush them, or that a wild animal may trample them.” • God points to the ostrich, whose apparent neglect of her eggs exposes them to crushing or trampling. • Though the scene looks reckless, the chicks regularly survive, because the Creator has woven protection, timing, and instinct into His design (Job 39:13-18). • By highlighting a creature that seems careless, the Lord showcases His hidden, sovereign care at work even where no human vigilance exists. What the Verse Teaches About God’s Care • God’s oversight operates where there is no visible guardian. • His providence extends to fragile, unnoticed life on the open sand. • He maintains the balance of creation without needing constant human intervention (Psalm 104:27-30). • If He does this for an ostrich, how much more for people made in His image and redeemed by His Son (Matthew 6:26; Romans 8:32). Strengthening Personal Trust • God’s ways may puzzle us—apparent neglect can still be perfect wisdom (Isaiah 55:8-9). • Vulnerability does not equal abandonment; the Lord is invisibly active (Psalm 139:1-10). • We can rest from anxious control, knowing His hands hold everything from eggs in the desert to our daily needs (1 Peter 5:7). • Trust is built by remembering past faithfulness and rehearsing promises: – He carries us “even to your old age” (Isaiah 46:3-4). – “All things work together for good” for His children (Romans 8:28). Living It Out Today • When circumstances seem unsafe or unmanaged, recall the ostrich and choose to praise God’s unseen supervision. • Replace worry with worship: meditate on passages like Luke 12:24-28 and Philippians 4:6-7. • Practice surrender: verbally place specific concerns into God’s keeping, affirming His goodness aloud. • Encourage others by sharing how God has protected you in situations that felt exposed or uncertain. The fragile eggs survive under an open sky because the Lord is near; so can we. |
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