Dragonflies are dainty insects with some of the most amazing flight and endurance capabilities. Their aerial abilities have been studied to improve flight technology. Scientists recently found that with its wings beating thirty times a second, a dragonfly that has fallen upside-down can right itself in just 0.2 seconds. Its eyes process an incredible two hundred images per second to determine which way is up and the tiny adjustments needed to get back on track.
God’s creativity and wisdom are on display all throughout our natural world, particularly when we’re able to observe creation closely. In the book of Job, the main character struggles to reconcile his suffering with God’s goodness and righteousness. God responds by asking Job, “Do you know the laws of the heavens? Can you set up God’s dominion over the earth?” (38:33). God begins to describe many animals from birds and goats to the world’s largest predators. He knows what each animal needs for survival and is aware of the hungry cries of their young (38:39–41). God has given each of them distinct characteristics, such as the speed of an ostrich or the strength of an ox, so they can thrive.
How exactly does a dragonfly maneuver so incredibly? We have a lot to learn. In the meantime, we can trust that the all-knowing God who designed these creatures is the same One who knows how to bring us from the darkest night into the light and joy of His presence.
