The Wisdom of the Wise Will Be Made Foolish

We must stop and think.
If we base our belief in God
In Man's language---
Then what of a Parrot who can speak?
If we base our belief in God
In man's artistic abilities
What of an elephant that can paint?
If we base our belief in God
In our ability to shape our natural environment
What of the birds, the fish and the insects who build impressive structures?
If we base our belief in God
On our use of tools
What of the otter, the chimp or the crow
Who use tools?
If we base our belief in God 
On man's ability to use reason
What of the dog or horse who can do math?

Then, what if we base our belief on a young earth
Or that evolution doesn't exist
Or that the earth is flat
Or on the laws of thermodynamics?
The Earth is old.
Evolution exists.
The earth is round.
There will be perpetual motion devices some day.

Yet, how do I know that God exists?
Because of a passage in the Bible 
Where it says the Earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the LORD.
The lion shall lie down with the lamb
And the young child shall place his hand in the adder's hole
And not be bit.
That this is knowledge, and it is peace;---
That the grain shall be able to grow on the top of mount Everest
That the degrading struggle for life shall cease
And even the rock shall be fertile and competition shall be no more.
That there is something inherently evil in predator and prey.
That there is something inherently malicious in viral disease and parasites.
That a lion can have molars
And a lamb be safe.
That Roads can be built between three civilizations
Egypt, Israel and Assyria
And peace can reign over mortal enemies.

This is enough for me to believe
That it can be communicated 
And that the greatest blessing for man
Will be the day that striving cease.