A Lone, Dung ( dumb) Beetle

Who would’ve thought a lonely, dung beetle would be able to share a life lesson with a human.

A friend of mine sent me a video as she was taking her morning walk in a Texas town. She came up on a Dung beetle!! It was struggling to make its way up, an incline, black, tar road of a small highway. Before its’ body was a small ball of horse manure. At times, the ball of manure would roll back on the beetle, then it would use its God created larger front legs to maneuver it forward.

According a video by science.org , the dung beetle is the strongest insect on earth, able to pull 1000 times+ its weight.

What you see in this photo is a ball of brown manure, it didn’t start out looking that way, but this dung beetle had determination. The dung beetle decided to grab a little manure and continue on its way, it rolled the manure on the hot Texas road.

Where was it going and why was it gathering manure from another location to bring it to across the highway?

How does it compare to human life, I don’t know about you, but there are times when I wonder; why do I pick up someone else’s situation; chaotic relationships, conflict or narcissism or whatever it may be my heavy load of life. Why did I decide that I’m supposed to push others situations up the hill? I am like a dung beetle, are you?

God tells us that he gives us enough for this day and we’re not to worry about tomorrow. His word reminds us that he wants us to reach out to him and ask for his help.

Matthew 6:25-26,31-34 NLT
“That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life-whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing? [26] Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are? [31] “So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ [32] These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. [33] Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. [34] “So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.

The Lord God wants us to let Him guide us with whatever it is, we’re pushing up a hill. But do we remember to let Go and let God, especially when we are in our most exhausted place. Sometimes we lean into our God,sometimes we don’t!

We have to let the Lord carry the load. Sometimes it’s hard to love others or understand their ways. God knows about all things. With Gods’ wisdom, you could learn to love your soul mate/ boyfriend/spouse, love your kids, and love your relatives, extended family. But only God can help you carry a load.

I truly believe that if we realize this premise to go to God, first, He truly would provide what He provided for the Dung beetle: the strength and his perfectly created legs(?arms) for the struggle.

In the Bible, Jeremiah was feeling overwhelmed when the Lord called him to a purpose.

Jeremiah 1:5-10 NLT
“I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.” [6] “O Sovereign LORD,” I said, “I can’t speak for you! I’m too young!” [7] The LORD replied, “Don’t say, ‘I’m too young,’ for you must go wherever I send you and say whatever I tell you. [8] And don’t be afraid of the people, for I will be with you and will protect you. I, the LORD, have spoken!” [9] Then the LORD reached out and touched my mouth and said, “Look, I have put my words in your mouth! [10] Today I appoint you to stand up against nations and kingdoms. Some you must uproot and tear down, destroy and overthrow. Others you must build up and plant.”

Jeremiah 1:18-19 NLT
For see, today I have made you strong like a fortified city that cannot be captured, like an iron pillar or a bronze wall. You will stand against the whole land- the kings, officials, priests, and people of Judah. [19] They will fight you, but they will fail. For I am with you, and I will take care of you. I, the LORD, have spoken!”

Just as God helped Jeremiah, He helps us with our struggles. We need to believe in His promises. Sometimes it takes determination, time and patience, but all things are possible with Him.

Just as a dung beetle is equipped with specific traits and strength so are we. We are created to do great things. He is a good,good Father!!