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1 Kings 4:30-34-Thus Solomon’s wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the men of the East and all the wisdom of Egypt. 31 For he was wiser than all men—than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, Chalcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol; and his fame was in all the surrounding nations. 32 He spoke three thousand proverbs, and his songs were one thousand and five. 33 Also he spoke of trees, from the cedar tree of Lebanon even to the hyssop that springs out of the wall; he spoke also of animals, of birds, of creeping things, and of fish. 34 And men of all nations, from all the kings of the earth who had heard of his wisdom, came to hear the wisdom of Solomon.
Throughout the Bible, various animals are used as examples of the amazing wisdom of God. Examples include ants, lions, bats, ostriches, beetles, sparrows, eagles, hens, etc. We are told that one of the reasons that king Solomon was so exceedingly wise was because he was a careful student of “animals, of birds, of creeping things, and of fish.”
There is much that we can learn from animals!
One former atheist describes how the study of animals helped him to see through the lies of Darwinian evolution. Notice some amazing examples of the complexity of the animal kingdom:
“Biomimicry This is a science that copies Intelligent Design in nature. Credited with the creation of the world’s first motor-operated aeroplane, the Wright brothers had studied pigeons to understand the physics of staying aloft. Helicopters were designed to mimic dragonflies, capable of flying in any direction or hovering. Dragonflies twist their wings at different angles allowing them to rapidly alter direction. This ability is also incorporated into the design of wind turbines and propellers. Miniature spy planes have wings modelled after bats. B-2 bombers are fashioned after the aerodynamic design of falcons. Abalone makes ceramics five times stronger than ours, without using a kiln and only using seawater. Scientists are endeavouring to duplicate this advanced technology. Swimming in schools, fish create spirals in the water, propelling them forward. After studying this, vertical-axis wind turbines are now installed close together, increasing power tenfold. When designing wind turbines, it was assumed smooth blades would reduce drag and increase lift. After observing bumps on humpback whale flippers, similar features were incorporated into turbine blades, improving stability and durability, while simultaneously reducing noise. Mussels adhere to immovable objects via sticky fibres, preventing them from being swept away by currents or tidal action. They’re being studied for the development of glue capable of withstanding wet conditions. Japanese high-speed ‘bullet’ trains produced sonic booms exiting tunnels in the early days of their development. Turning to the wisdom of our Creator, it was discovered the design of a kingfisher’s beak causes minimal sound and disturbance when diving through water. Designing the train in similar fashion, sonic boom was eliminated. Urban planners in Japan studied slime mould growth to devise efficient and cost-effective road and rail systems. Early LED light development was hampered by light being reflected backwards, reducing lighting efficiency. After analysing fireflies and incorporating the research back into LEDs, lighting was enhanced by over fifty per cent. Elephant trunks comprise 40,000 muscles but no bones. These advanced mechanics are being incorporated into the design of robotic arms. Spiders are studied to develop robotics, especially in off-road applications, due to their balancing ability on moving surfaces. Spider web is five times stronger than steel, on a weight-by-weight comparison. They’re being utilised in roof construction design due to their lightness, strength, elasticity and ability for shock absorption. Bulletproof vests, surgical tape, ropes, nets, parachutes and artificial tendons are incorporating spider web technology. Sonar was developed after studying dolphins. Submarines were inspired by whales for a host of reasons, though mainly for their functional and aesthetic attributes. During both world wars, whales were often mistaken for submarines and bombed. Velcro was inspired by burrs sticking to a hiker’s socks. Mimicking miniature hairs on gecko feet enables robots to climb smooth, vertical surfaces. These hairs were incorporated into a super-adhesive tape design. Termite nests are studied to improve the air conditioning inside of skyscrapers and the sea sponges’ design is being utilised for improving ventilation in large buildings. Light-refracting technology gives colourful iridescence to otherwise drab butterfly wings. Clothing manufacturers are endeavouring to replicate this technology to reduce the use of dyes, a major pollutant. Dirt and water-repelling paint was inspired by the lotus plant. The texture of its leaves prevents dirt from sticking. Scientists are attempting to produce a material that copies the squid’s ability to absorb and reflect light at different wavelengths rendering it invisible, despite the changing environments it travels through. Military camouflage is often overlooked when thinking of biomimicry. Olympic swimmers have clothing modelled after shark skin, reducing drag. Basking sharks don’t move much, yet don’t attract barnacles. They’re studied for design innovations to prevent barnacles from sticking to ships’ hulls. Bird skulls inspire stronger and lighter building materials. Shock absorption capabilities of woodpeckers are studied for flight recording black box design. Durable and light aerospace materials are inspired by impact-resistant surfaces of human teeth. Concrete manufacture creates carbon dioxide, whereas coral makes its structure by utilising this waste product. Engineers are keen to duplicate the technology of coral, enabling us to substitute waste material as a raw building product. Cats’ eyes reflect light at night. This technology was copied and utilised in reflective light studs, colloquially called ‘cat’s eyes’, installed on roads. Drones copy the albatross design for fixed-winged models, enabling them to fly internationally without stopping. Parasitic worms have inspired a new design for a microneedle to attach skin grafts. They’re three times stronger than current methods and greatly reduce soft tissue damage. Mosquitos occasionally feast on you incognito, due to the intelligent design of the proboscis. Comprising moving parts and slightly vibrating, it lessens the pain of insertion. The medical industry is developing needles that copy this superior technology. Surprisingly, only female mosquitos draw blood as it’s required for them to be able to produce eggs. How do they know they’re required to do that? How could this knowledge have ‘evolved’? If Evolutionism is true, why are we exhausting all of our time, money, resources, knowledge and intelligence, trying to attain a level that was allegedly achieved by purposeless, unguided, random, accidental copying mistakes?” (Peter Erbacher, How the Bible Destroyed My Religion, 262-266 (Kindle Edition): Cairns, Far North Queensland, Australia: Kelly & Sons Publishing)
Today, spend some time thinking about lessons that you can learn from animals. Reflect on how and what they teach you about God, and give Him praise for the great things that He reveals in and through nature.
Lord, we praise You for Your creation. Thank You for speaking to us through it. Amen.