Peering over a gate with a clear view of the field behind the barn, I watched as the calves and their mommas return after feeding on ryegrass for the past two hours. And then they started to play.

Head to head, several of them wrestled and ran together. I hadn’t seen them in this good of a mood in a long time. The summer heat wave and drought drained them, but now with a belly full of food they were craving for so long, they had energy to celebrate.

Now that it’s the start of a new year, I’m rereading the Bible again. Reading Genesis 1, with God speaking all things into existence, these happy cows are further evidence to why I believe in intelligent design.

Humans have had their hand in creation by planting vegetation, selective breeding and disease control, but their structure was conceived and produced by Him. They have muscle, bones, and a heart that pumps blood like we do. We eat foods that cause our brains and bodies to react in specific ways. The blueprint (along with every other living…and anything else that plays a role in sustaining life) is incredibly complex. It would be more miraculous if it all came together by chance than it would be coming from a Creator.

That’s why I firmly believe it takes more faith to lean on the side of Darwinism than it takes to lean on God.

As much as human race tries to nurture life, we have limited capabilities. Our cows still get sick. They get worms even after vaccinations. Antibiotics don’t always heal infected hooves, and cattle rub doesn’t always keep the flies and ticks away.

God is the One who sustains through His mighty hand.

I thank God for caring so much about His creation that He even brings joy to the cows.

Songs for Times Such as These:

• “All of Creation” by MercyMe
• “How Can You Not” by Leanna Crawford
• “God of Wonders” by Third Day

Scripture for Times Such as These:

• Genesis 1:25
• Job 12: 7-10
• John 1:3