As is my habit every night to take my dog, Oliver out to do his business before bed, tonight was no different. We go out between 11:00-11:30pm. I like being out at that time. Tonight was not as nice as normal. Smoke from Canadien wildfires filled the air giving the impression of fog…but not, it’s smoke. My lungs aren’t fond of it.
Tonight was a quiet night. Few stars, no frogs trying to win over new mates, coyotes must have filled stomachs as they too were quiet. My friend Mr. Toad was there to greet us as we walked out the door. One of my favorite creatures are toads.
They are not slimy like frogs. They actually can eat up to a 1,000 insects in a day and up to 10,000 in a summer…yes, those numbers I have double checked! You can see why I like them so much. A night without seeing Mr. Toad seems sad (and filled with bugs).
I have a raised flower bed that I wandered over to check out as Oliver followed trails to find some animals who had dared to wander around our yard during the day. The flowers are as pretty at night as in the day…some more so. My wheelbarrow sat next to the garden. I was just about to move it but stopped.
There was a magnificent spider web attached to it. Maybe about 2 feet in circumference. It was perfect. Each layer of the web was impeccably weaved to perfect distance from the one before it. Not only was it beautiful, it was also effective. Several unsuspecting bugs were enticed into it. Considering the size, I thought it would be a huge spider who was so creative, but this was a small spider. Not too threatening at all.
I attempted to take pictures but all I have is my phone. Though it has taken some amazing pictures, it could not capture the exquisite details of the web.
I cannot be outside without being in awe of our Creator. Think of the simple (dreaded to many) spider. God instilled in him the ability to create not only its intricate web but to be able to use it as a food pantry. Amazing…who would think to do that? Only God!
It encourages me to know that our Creator thinks even more about me. He made me in His image…I am here to worship Him and reflect His love. Unlike the spider who instinctively knows its role; I have to stay in close connection with my Creator so that I too (in conjunction with Him) may weave something beautiful out of my life.
I instinctively knew there was a Creator God when I first held my baby in my arms. (How could something so amazing be a fluke of atoms colliding?) So I sought Him out, studied His Word (the Bible) and much as I was when I viewed that spider web, I was enthralled with the beauty, complexity and love of our God.
The God who created the universe containing millions of galaxies, thought so highly of me that His Son came to earth to die for my sins. Jesus paid the price so that I may be able to be a child of the Most High God.
My heartfelt wish is that my life may create something as beautiful as that spider’s web to bring honor and glory to God.
But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds in the sky, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish in the sea inform you. Which of all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this. In His hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind. Job 12:7-10