Job is replying to his friend Zophar (Zophar is not in the top 1,000 names in the baby name wizard.) in chapter 12. Job does not seem to be very happy with his friends or with God. And when reading the surrounding chapters Chapter 12 verses 7-10 stand out quite distinctively. For in verses 7-10 we are to learn from nature. The animals and the earth are to teach us. It is a strange concept. I am sure I do not quite understand it. When I look at the earth I can learn about God. I look out my window and see a tree. It is dependent on the earth around it. The tree depends upon the sun which is 93 million miles away. The tree also depends upon water. The life of the tree is dependent upon these things, and without them will die. The tree cannot create better and alterative soils, it can’t create a better sun, or make a pond around itself so it always has water. God has to provide those things. The tree is at the grace and mercy of God. As humans we’ve created vitamins, and enriched foods to help our bodies. We’ve created fertilizer to help with farming. As humans we even move and create bodies of water for the sake of life. Even though we have the capability to do this, just like every creature we are still dependent upon God. God gives us breath everyday to live. Job, a man of honor and righteousness, had everything taken from him. His life depended upon God. His blessings depended upon God. I often forget the blessings that I receive each day. They are often small or ordinary. As I look out at the tree I find dependence on the grace and mercy of God.
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