NEVER -THE-LESS, ALL THINGS HAVE THEIR USEFULNESS

Date: 03/11/25**

Christian Treasures Devotion*

Topic. :Nevertheless, all things have their Usefulness.

Scriptural Reference: Proverbs 30:28 KJV. "The Spider taketh hold with her hands, and is in the king's palace."

Welcome to a new month! May you be richly blessed as you read.

In many cultures, spider webs are often seen as bad omens, suggesting fruitless endeavors or negative energy. However, they can also illustrate divine protection and purpose.

A Jewish Legend: The story of how David escaped Saul’s soldiers highlights this. When he was hiding in a cave, God sent a spider to weave a web across the entrance, making it seem untouched. The soldiers assumed no one had been there and left, allowing David to escape unharmed.

Another Story: A Christian soldier, trapped by enemies, prayed for help. He noticed a cave and, upon entering, saw a spider spinning a web at the entrance. The enemy arrived, saw the web, and concluded the cave was empty, allowing the soldier to survive.

Spider Web Usefulness Today:

- Spider Silk: A strong, flexible material, five times stronger than steel, with potential applications in engineering, medicine (surgical sutures, artificial ligaments), pest control, and even hunting and fishing.

Despite the negative connotations associated with spiders, there is a positive side to everything. Proverbs 30:28 reminds us that not all creatures are bad; it’s about how we choose to use them.

Key Takeaway: Every situation has a positive aspect, and not everything that seems negative is inherently evil.

Let’s Pray: Father, thank you for your words today. May you be glorified in Jesus' name, amen.