In Job chapters 38-42 we see God answering Job out of the whirlwind and asking Job if he can explain why God does the things He does. In this brief passage in chapter 39: 13-18, God explains a simple ostrich...and it's amazing. Read the passage and think about what God says here.
An ostrich has feathers, but they are ugly. Certainly nothing compared to a majestic stork.
An ostrich lays her eggs out in the open. No hidden nest to protect it. It is unconcerned about the safety of her egg. And when the egg hatches, she is not a caring mother, but rather is harsh with her young. It's as if she does not care, because she does not have wisdom.
But when she runs, she laughs at the horse and rider!! How awesome is that!
You see, the ostrich is ugly, dumb, and uncaring. But God did not make the ostrich to be beautiful or smart. God made the ostrich to run!! And when she runs...she laughs at the horse and rider! When the ostrich does what it is meant to do, the ostrich laughs with joy.
That's our lesson. What are we meant to do? What are you created to do? When we do what we are created by God to do, we too will laugh with joy.
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