In his book Adventures Among Ants: A Global Safari with a Cast of Trillions, Mark
Moffett reflects on his early childhood fascination with ants—an
interest that didn’t die as he grew older. Moffett’s preoccupation led
to his earning a doctorate at Harvard and then embarking on worldwide
travel as an expert on the subject. His study has given him marvelous
insights about these industrious creatures.
Long before Moffett discovered some of the wonders of the ant world,
the Scriptures remarked on the ingenuity and work ethic of these tiny
insects. Ants are held up by wise King Solomon as an example of industry
for those who tend to be lazy: “Go to the ant, you sluggard! Consider
her ways and be wise, which, having no captain . . . provides her
supplies in the summer, and gathers her food in the harvest” (Prov.
6:6-8).
The marvels of God’s creation are beautifully illustrated as God uses
His creatures to instruct us. For instance, from the ant we can see the
importance of planning ahead and laying away provisions for the future
(30:25). God built spiritual lessons into nature itself, and we can
learn from creatures even as tiny as an ant.
In the open book of nature faith remains unmoved—
Patterns of the Master-Builder by each fact are proved;
So with reverent hearts we ponder all the grand design
Of the universe around us, wrought by hands divine. —Peterson
Patterns of the Master-Builder by each fact are proved;
So with reverent hearts we ponder all the grand design
Of the universe around us, wrought by hands divine. —Peterson
In God’s pattern book of nature
we can trace many valuable lessons.
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