Have you ever wondered why God  made a particular creature, like mosquitoes or snakes? I’ve often wondered about earthworms. Why did God form such creepy crawlers?

Actually, worms have an indispensable function to fulfil. Amy Stuart, in her book The Earth Moved: On The Remarkable Achievements of Earth­worms tells us that in an average acre of ground there are countless earthworms continually breaking up the soil. Their silent and invisible activity is absolutely essential—no worms, no vegetation.

So what can we learn from earthworms? Not only in nature but also in our lives there are invisible forces at work. There is the silent and unseen work of prayer by those who are concerned about our wellbeing. There is the work of our own spiritual discipline as we pray and meditate on God’s Word. And there is the vital work of the Holy Spirit breaking up the clogged soil of our souls and producing in us the Christ-like fruit of “love, joy, peace, longsuffering . . .” (Gal. 5:22-23).

In our lives and in our world, God has ordained unseen influences that bear fruit. Whether it’s the lowly earthworm or the crown of God’s creation—the human race—there is so much more at work than meets the eye.

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vernon c. grounds

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