Have you ever thought about how, in every drop of water, every bite of food, and even the air we breathe, tiny life forms are constantly at work? Microorganisms—those invisible creatures—play a massive role in our daily lives. But is this all just a coincidence? Or is there a divine hand that meticulously designed everything?
In the world of science, researchers have discovered how microorganisms like yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) can be "engineered" to produce essential substances, from bread and fermented drinks to medicine. Scientists tweak cellular metabolism to make these processes more efficient and beneficial to humans. But doesn't this reveal the brilliance of God's design? He created systems so intricate that even with all our advanced technology, we're still trying to understand and utilize them.
The Bible itself declares that God is an extraordinary designer. Psalm 104:24 says,
"How many are your works, Lord! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures."
God didn't just create large beings like humans and animals but also microscopic ones, which are essential to life's balance on Earth.
Science tells us that producing a single useful compound in an industrial setting, such as medicine or biofuels, takes years of research and massive funding. Yet, from the very beginning, God established efficient cellular mechanisms that scientists can only try to optimize. Doesn't this showcase His incredible wisdom?
This aligns with Colossians 1:16-17,
"For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, ... all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him, all things hold together."
So, whenever we see technological advancements, let's not forget that they are rooted in God's extraordinary design. Science isn't about competing with God—it actually reveals His greatness even more. And if God can orchestrate something as tiny as microorganisms with such precision, how much more does He have a beautiful plan for our lives?
Reference:
I. Domenzain, Y. Lu, H. Wang, J. Shi, H. Lu, & J. Nielsen, Computational biology predicts metabolic engineering targets for increased production of 103 valuable chemicals in yeast, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 122 (9) e2417322122, https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2417322122 (2025).
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