This is one of the top questions my dad says he is going to ask God one day... along with "who actually shot JFK?" and some others, ha. I know God has purpose and intent behind everything He did. He had purpose and design for his creation as He created it. BUT what blows my mind is He even had purpose and design to how it would still work after the fall.
I do not know what the initial purpose of the mosquito was... maybe some kind of pollination? Who knows...What I do know now though is it is summer and they are coming out to disturb my front porch sitting and outdoor yard hangouts. The bites are obnoxious and itchy. I am grateful we are in a place where we do not have to fear the diseases they could be transmitting on top of the annoyance. But still... they are pesky little things.
Some pieces I started to put together are:
- there was no sacrifice of blood until after the fall
- mosquitos suck blood
- blood usually symbolizes life
- here where we have four defined seasons, mosquitoes are mainly out in summer
- summer is a season typically of growth into harvest.
Now what I think when I see mosquitos I will remember this. Part of God's design in using them is as a reminder there are forces out there trying to steal our lifeblood in the midst of times of growth. May the slapping of a bug off my arm or leg be a reminder that there are literal forces out there trying to steal, kill, destroy, and rob me of the growth and life God has given me. And may the itchiness of a bite be a constant reminder of my need for the gospel and Christs' sacrifice because my lifeblood is not enough.
Ephesians 6:12- For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
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