what makes us special?

They gave the example of ants to explain why God became a human in Christ. Say if you wanted to reach out to ants, the best way would be to become an ant. 

It wouldn't really work though, because you still wouldn't be able to tell them about yourself and that you love them, which makes me realize that what makes human beings special is our use of language. That - maybe even that alone - constitutes the sense in which we are made in God's image. 

That consciousness and creativity and potential is a miracle worthy of our faith and belief.