“For you created my inmost being; I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body." Psalm 139:12-16 (NIV)
Did you ever notice how DNA has the look of something that was knitted? As noted above it is made up of two chains that are linked and twisted around one another… reminds you a bit of knitting too, doesn’t it? I find it interesting that the words written through God’s inspiration by the psalmist David were recorded almost 3,000 years ago. God gave us insight then of how our DNA worked. He knew our knowledge at that time could not comprehend DNA so He gave us an illustration, not unlike the other word pictures He has given us in other psalms, proverbs and in Jesus’ parables. The scientists are beginning to understand what God had so simply explained to us all those years ago.
I ask myself, what will I do with these millions of nucleotides (I really like that word)… what will I do with what God has created in me with them? I think that is going to be my next resolution that I am sharing with you, to put to use these millions of nucleotides to the Lord’s glory. Together we can see how that will work throughout this year
In the meantime, I encourage you to visit these wonderful knitters on Etsy. As you wear a knitted piece, keep in mind how fearfully and wonderfully you have been made!
Snowflakes
Gold Poncho by JoyfulHandsKnits
Watermelon Cotton Play Food by Fairtradefamily
Mohair Hat and Mittens by IraRott
Blue Cotton Shrug by katjadesigns
Red and Blue Cuff by Knitblitz
Comments (9)
Thanks so much, Phyllis. I have never thought about dna in quite that way.
Thanks for including my Little Girl's Poncho. Isn't the model adorable? She's my SIL's niece!
thanks so much for including my playfood. blessings, Tiffany :)
Magnificent! Absolutely amazing the posts, the writing, the entire blog!! Thank you so much to every one who works so very hard at it!! It is GREATLY appreciated!
That is one of my favorite scriptures. I always imagine God sitting peacefully with a pair of knitting needles in His hands, carefully and thoughtfully knitting me. The scriptures say He knew me, loved me, chose me, before the foundation of the world!! What a God we serve. And He made us in His own image. Is it no wonder that I love to knit?
Like Sue, I've never quite thought of this verse in this way. How beautiful! I love the image of God as a knitter. Thank you so much for this inspiring and uplifting writing...and thank you for featuring my pouch!
What a wonderful blog article! When I was expecting my daughter who is now 26,I was experiencing complications and concerned that I might lose this baby. My brother prayed over me at this time and as he was praying he quoted this verse. I have often shared with my daughter that this is a special verse for her. As a knitter it has also held special meaning for me. So imagine my excitement to see that my Neck Warmer is featured among these talented knitting artists thank you for including it here it was a wonderful day brightener to see it!
wonderful post! Love all the beautiful creations, too =)
I love the comparison, DNA and knitting. I've always thought it looks like an intricate beading pattern. Great knitted items.