He hops at 55 seconds and 1.32 seconds--wait for it!
There’s a bird that sits on our neighbor’s chimney and
sings. He doesn’t just occasionally “tweet” or “chirp” or “trill.” He sings
continuously, changing tunes and styles—as if he’s so filled with joy he can’t
decide how to express it best.
Then, after he has sung for a few minutes, he pops into the
air—straight up, lands back where he started and begins his aria once again.
It’s as if he is filled with so much happiness, he suddenly
realizes he can no longer sit still. He must not only sing for joy, but dance
for joy, too.
I have started sitting on my patio each morning with Bible and
coffee just so I can begin my day with his example: to start each day praising
God; filled with so much joy and thanksgiving that I can no longer contain
myself.
I want learn to pop up; grasp a bit of the heavenly realm
and return to this beautiful earth and continue singing for joy; all day; every
day.
Luke 19:38-40 tells us of Jesus’ triumphant entry into
Jerusalem with the disciples and all the people crying out:
“Blessed is the king
who comes in the name of the Lord!”
“Peace in heaven and
glory in the highest!”
Some of the Pharisees
in the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples!”
“I tell you,” he
replied, “if they keep quiet the stones will cry out!
Maybe God didn’t place this birdie in our neighborhood just
to give me an example of how to live with joy. But that is what it is
teaching me. Thank you, Jesus!
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, we are reminded that all of
your creatures sing of your glory; even the rocks cry out. How much more should
we sing of your glory, your love and our joy in you! Help us live that joy and
sing it for everyone to hear. Amen.
WHAT ABOUT YOU? Is there a creation that God set in
your neighborhood that reminds you of His glory?
