Title: Revelation of Animals (Job 39:1-30)
Content 38:29 This is a continuation of the text, which shows the wonder of instinct given to animals by divine providence. As a result of allowing him to see the mysterious phenomena of the animal world, he makes him realize through Job.
1. Growth of mountain goats and doe 1-4 Mountain goats and doe live in rocky burrows in the deep mountains. It is an animal with a protective color that is similar to that of a rock with a fur color and is not easily seen by humans.
It is precious that God nourishes even these beasts, which are hard to find with humans. God does great and wonderful things, but He also nurtures these petty animals, even those hidden in the mountains (Matthew 6:26).
2. The habitation of wild donkeys 5-8 The wild ass is an animal that is hardly tamed by humans even in the wild animals, and it wanders freely in the field.
The freedom of the wild donkey, which is not controlled by man, is also a fact, which is given by God. There are many things in this world that do not go according to man's will, and it is a lesson that such things are in God's customs.
3. Characteristics of bison 9-12 Wild cattle are wild beasts that live in the forests of Asia and Africa. They are strong and strong in character, so they are not easily domesticated by humans. It would be useful if that power was used on a person, but it doesn't. We humans are useful if we obey God, but if we disobey and disobey God, we become useless.
4. The foolishness of the ostrich 13-18 The ostrich is the king among birds. So a person can ride like a horse. Although it cannot fly, it spreads its wings when running and runs faster.
However, the ostrich lays eggs, does not incubate them, and buries them in the sand, only to be broken by human feet and trampled by wild animals. This is the folly of ostriches. Even the foolishness of this ostrich was so forsaken by God.
5. The strength and bravery of horses 19-25 This is a commendation for the strength, bravery, and loyalty of horses in particular.
A horse is fearless and courageous, does not retreat, follows the sound of the trumpet and obeys the direction of its rider. However, the power of this warhorse was also given by God's permission.6. Wisdom of hawks and eagles 26-30 The reason that hawks go south is because they are descendants that move according to the climate. In particular, as long as the descendants are well aware of climate conditions and move, it is wisdom given by God.
What is the wisdom of the eagle? The eagle makes a nest on a high cliff so that the enemy cannot invade it. It can see its prey from afar, and can fly to grab it and bring food to its young. Soon they make them drink the blood of animals.
It is God who gave wisdom to such a golden beast.
Conclusion: As described above, the functions and actions of each animal are due to the harmony of the Creator God. To shame his claim to Job, who shows that man can do nothing. We must believe in God's omnipotence and omnipotence to deal with even insignificant animals adaptively according to their circumstances.