It’s Wednesday and that means “hump day” for many people. For me, it includes looking to God in my planning. I need Him to help me get through the week…and that means trusting Him.
So, I am meditating on the camel today as a visual reminder to trust Him. Why, the camel? Think about it. God made everything with a plan; you, me and even the camel.
His plan of equipping each of His unique creations with everything needed to face their day, week, month (even difficult seasons of life) is observable in their physical characteristics. These unique features help us adapt to a sometimes changing environment. All we need to do is trust that we have been or will be provided with everything we need.
Have you ever felt as though you were going through a desert…perhaps a drought? How does the camel respond to such situations? Do they worry? Do they stress about crossing a hot, dry land with no relief in the foreseeable future? No. They just keep moving forward. But how?
They can survive in a desert because of physical features, such as:
Large feet that help them to walk on sand without sinking in.
Nostrils that they can open and close to keep out blowing sand.
Long eyelashes to protect its eyes from blowing sand.
They store fat in their hump, not water. If they cannot find food, they use this fat to produce energy. When full of fat, the hump stands up. But when empty, it is just a loose flap of hairy skin.
Unlike most mammals, the body temperature of a camel changes during the day. As a result, the camel doesn’t sweat as much when the temperature rises. Sweating causes water loss, so the camel’s temperature changes help it to conserve water.
Camels have thick lips so they can eat the prickly desert plants with out being injured.
The color of their bodies helps them to blend into their environment. This protects them from predators, such as wolves.
Camel’s ears are covered with hair, even on the inside. The hair helps keep out sand or dust that might blow into the animal’s ears.
The protruding bone on their forehead acts much like a sun-visor, which helps to keep sunlight out of their eyes.
So, next time you are facing a desert, drought, or simply struggling to get through the week, look to the camel and be encouraged knowing if God provided the camel with everything he needs, He has done the same and more for you. Remember, you are a child of the King and wear an invisible crown.
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