Wisdom of the Spider
"The spider taketh hold with her hands..."
, by Emmanuel Higgins
For the last few gems we've been blessed by looking at some of the humble little creatures found in Proverbs 30 and the wisdom God has given each of them. Now we're going to look at the last of these small, yet exceeding wise, creatures.
Have you got a vision or dream of something great you'd like to accomplish? To do some great work for God? To be a missionary in some faraway land or even right in your home country perhaps?
Many plans are laid to accomplish great things but somehow... something goes wrong... The plans are just that.. plans.. but never really get put into action.
Why do you think this might be so?
There is one vital thing that many people overlook when seeking to accomplish a great work. And this, we will see from the wisdom of the spider in Proverns 30:28.
"The spider taketh hold with her hands, and is in kings' palaces" - Proverbs 30:28
What a huge contrast we see in this verse. The poor humble spider who's sole job is that of weaving her threads of silk, yet where is she living? ..in the royal courts of king's palaces!
Imagine that a new palace has just been built. As of yet, no spider has taken her abode in those lofty courts. Now outside, on ground level, a spider down stands surveying the high towering walls above, and considers the wonderful living quarters that must surely exist over those turrets. If you were to scale yourself down the the size of the spider, looking up at the towering walls, how hopeful would you be of getting inside the palace?
It seems like an almost impossible feat! However does the spider despair? Does it stop to try and work out some complex difficult method of catapulting itself over the walls and shortly landing right in the kinds palace? No, without taking shortcuts, the spider simply takes hold with her hands and does the work that lies nearest. Day by day she patiently toils spinning her web and inch by inch the goal comes closer.
Eventually after much toil she reaches the top of the wall and drops over into the courts below. A great task accomplished that previously, could almost have been seen as impossible!
As with this humble creatures, so it should be in our lives. If God has given us a vision, some great work to accomplish, let's take hold of this work with our hands and do the tasks that lie nearest. By perseverance and patient toil we too will be able to accomplish things that previously would have been seen as impossible.
As we prove faithful to do the smallest and humblest tasks, God can then trust us with greater responsibilities, and greater tasks.
So whatever tasks the Lord sees fit to place before us, whatever work He has called us to do let's not seek to run ahead or to take shortcuts, but like the spider, bit by bit, day by day, faithfully do the work that lies nearest, always pressing toward the end goal. We are promised divine aid and strength as we take one day at a time.
"The faithful discharge of today's duties will be the best preparation for tomorrow's trials. We will not gather together all tomorrow's liabilities and cares to add unto the burdens of today. Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof. God gives us strength for each day" -- Ellen White, Letter 141, Jan. 30, 1896
In summary of the last few Bible gems we've learnt about the "four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise:" And in the next few verses we found out that these four things are the:
The Ants work hard, and bring in food for the winter. From them, we learn not to be idle; we learn to prepare ourselves for the temptations, trials and tasks of the day by taking time to spend with God and receive strength and wisdom from Him.
Conies are feeble, but they make their homes among the rocks, and are always watching for danger. So we are to realize our weakness and danger and ever be on the watch lest Satan gain vantage over us. We are to make our refuge in Christ, for He is our rock and our safety.
The locusts are a dread to humanity for though they be small, in short order they destroy so much! Where lies their strength? In unity! So with us, if we are united, laying aside selfish interest and working together, how much may we accomplish for Christ!
The spider might be small, but by taking hold of the work that was nearest, it found its self in "kings palaces". If we take up and accomplish the work that is nearest to us; if we are faithful to do the little and humblest tasks; it is then that God can trust us with greater responsibilities, and greater tasks.
So dear reader, let's learn from these four "little" things that are "exceeding wise". Apply each principle to your life, pray to God for the needed strength and you will be mightily blessed.
52 Comment(s)
For the past few days I’ve found a spider in my drivers seat when I open the door. Today I looked up the Biblical meaning and it fit exactly what I’m tasked with and how I’ve been approaching it. Proverbs 30:28 - wisdom that I needed.
This is so beautiful. God bless you brethren! To God be the glory, forever! Amen. Hallelujah!!
Oh yes! Iam blessd hungry and thirsty for knowledge feed me ?? more revelation pls?
Thank you! This has prepared me.
The world can learn from the lesson set forth by the spider. It all comes down to the point: Keep on trying and don't give up
This message with the 4 gems of wisdom is awesome is such a blessing in my life.
I had a dream of white spider nests.what does that mean
Now the spider is on top of the ceiling facing my bed. I don't know what to do. M a bit scared but I will pray about it. I know God is with me. Put me also in your prayers.
I've been seeing spiders in different sizes bedroom, bathroom even at my church so I felt that I should check what these spiders represents. Thank you so much for sharing this information is so helpful and informative. God bless you ?
I was blessed by this because I had a dream of a spider.I was thinking one way,but I thank God for the article.I was very informative and interesting.Thank you!!
It's been an eye opener for sure.
Spiders are creepy, for instance, eight legs, some have six eyes, and others have eight eyes. Whie the serpent was said to be cunning: wise, the spider is full of eyes,legs, thread.
No question about it!
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THANKYOU FOR SHARING..I NEED THIS AND WILL SAVE ..TO REMIND ME?
The Hebrew word here is שְׂמָמִית which translated is Gecko. I like your blog post and words of encouragement here however the scripture is not speaking of a spider. Perhaps a similar analogy could be given in regards to the scriptures true meaning. Peace.
I just nickname my grand daughter Spider or Ants, they are mentioned as in kings palaces and wise to save for the FUTURE. Also because she has TINY arms and legs like these insects. Little spider-ant!
great work done
I had a dream of spiders sitting in big webs. My first instinct was to tear them down, and squash them, but all I could do was stand in awe at how marvellous they was. The way the light made them glimmer, and how much courage the spider had to guard her home. When I awoke, I questioned God on what it was about. Am I or somebody close to me weaving webs of lies? No! He was telling me how strong He is making me. Preparation for my calling.
This was a blessing!!! Had an encounter with a spider this morning and your teaching on the spider gave me insight into what God was speaking and doing in my life at the moment. I was greatly blessed and encouraged.
Thank you for making me to enable to teach my Sunday school children on pro.30:24-28. May God give us wisdome though we are small, weak and feeble in this world.Praise the Lord.
Ohhhh.......The Wisdom God Has Given Each Of These Creatures; Ants...Conies...Locusts...Spiders... We Could Surely Learn A Thing Or Two From Them!!!
I was curious about the significance of spiders when I saw a picture of a priest with a spider symbol on his vestments. Thanks!
I found this very helpful! I have dreamt of spiders many times and I now know that it is a sign that I will make it to our kings palace inch by in constantly progressing day by day! Thank you for the encouragement! To God be the glory honor and praise!
Amen.
Thank you so much for this. I am going through an enormously difficult and emotially draining time in my life right now and I dreamt about spiders last night. This article encouraged me so much to keep fighting and not give up because I'm on the right track. God bless you!
Spot on. Had a vision of a spider going up its thread and yes I want to do something for God. HE has so blessed me !!! Loved it.
Thank you ! For the information It was very helpful
Please tell me the dream about spider
Good i like it
I keep seeing spiders large ONES,then medium ones,then small one's,,,the large once as young child,,then that size in this house I rented,,, Very strange,, NOW in Nevada when certain men enter the house,,,small spiders,,,I don't care for This,,,I don't know what it means.please share input,, thanks
I woke this morning from a dream. I was in my Garden with a friend who spends a lot of time in her garden, A friend that has been a great teacher and support to myself and my wife. There I saw a very large spider deadly to other spiders harmless to us it was skinny and had was long legged and a a very small body but a 1,000/2,000 times bigger than normal and it carried its young on its body. Like a ball the young slowly descended to the ground it was then I realized there were thousands if not millions moving in vast numbers and seemed organised like an army. I distanced myself a bit going further down the garden and there seemed to be more and more like a dark column moving with purpose in one direction along the garden. It reminded me of the Exodus and the current world invasion of Islam.
Lovely inspiration , this is the wisdom I need each day to travel my journey with our Lord. A.M.D.G
Would Anyone Know The Definition For Isaiah 59:5-They Hatch The Eggs Of Vipers & Spin a Spiders Web. Whoever Eats Their Eggs Will Die, & When One Is Broken, An Adder Is Hatched.
God Bless You Bible Gems, I Need Help With Something, I Have This Spider On My Outside Window Screen like For a Week Already, It Even Wed A Big Spiderweb It Comes & Goes, I Need To Know If This Is a Good Thing? Because I Read Somewhere Sin Is Like a Spiderweb, I Serve Father God 24/7 I Do Get Upset With My Daughter Baby Father Cause He Don't Serve God & Don't Help Her Much, I Get Myself With My Kids Father Cause He Likes To Drink Then He Bothers Me Went He Drinks, But I Don't Let No One Or Nothing Keep Me From Doing Father God's Work, What I Need To Know Could Father God Be Talking To Me Through This Spider, A Message, I Am So Freak Out Over This Spider Hanging Out In My Window I'am a Little Worry If I'am Doing The Wrong Thing With Father God Or Through This Spider He's Letting Me Know I'am Okay, I Have Ask Him But Haven't Got a Respond Not Sure If I'am Asking Him Correctly, Please Help Thank You God Bless You...
It was a great message. Will meditate on it. God bless
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Very Interesting!
I have always been face toface with spiders. Today my fiance said look it up and see what it represents. I told him the spiders are always after me. But this passage with the understanding of God.. Is very Deep. I love it.. God is so good when he talks to us. Ty lord. Yes I destine to be in the big mansion with you. Amen
Amen.
Thank you for this interpretation. I have been dreaming of spiders. In searching on the internet, a lot of what I found was that a spider is evil or there is some sin that I am doing or the devil is tempting me. However, in reading this, perhaps those interpretations are wrong and the Holy Spirit is telling me to be patient, work hard in following God's word. God will take care of me. Just like a spider who takes the time to spin a beautiful web. Something beautiful will come out in the end if we are patient with God and His timing.
I love this.
Awesome meaning. Thank you
Thank you. I have been trying to figure out the significance of the spider in the kings palace. Thank you for a satisfactory answer.
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Thank you so much for this wonderful messages.. it simply the BEST.. i am dreaming about spider, and searching for the meaning of my dream, and then, i read it, it guides me for wisdom and knowledge that i need to know..
Thanks a lot
If we as human being can have patient and also believe in ourself. Nothing in the world we can't achieve!!!
NB:pls friends let us all try hard to reason and act like spider
Love u all
I really enjoy reading this. It was good medical for my soul. Thank you so much and keep on encouraging other to lives a life pleasing to God. Be blessed.
Am very happy for this I which I have learnt from the reading
I really gain much from it
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Thanks so much for your explanation. I struggled with the meaning of this Proverb, but now God has opened my eyes to see how it relates to our lives.
I really enjoyed reading this! I'll be using it for my Primary Sabbath School lesson tomorrow! Thanks for sharing such a beautiful object lesson.
As far as sources... I usually just study the English as is from the KJV translation, comparing scripture with scripture. I like to keep things simple without going into the Greek and Hebrew a lot.
Oh... that's interesting Lee. I don't often look up the greek. Yes, I now see what you mean, having just looked it up as well. In the strongs we read:
H8079
שׂממית
sÌemaÌ‚mı̂yth
sem-aw-meeth'
Probably from H8074 (in the sense of poisoning); a lizard (from the superstition of its noxiousness): - spider.
It has both spider and lizard in the definition though. So perhaps it could be taken either way. I think there's a good lesson to learn from this proverb whether it be a spider or lizard :)
The word spider is strongs H8079...lizard. Did not recognize that until recently; I was wondering which sources you used that convinced you that the true animal spoken of here is really a spider?
I AM INTRIGUED WITH YOUR EXPLANATION. THUMBS UP.
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