I found a dead bird lying under a bush. There were no wounds on its body, nothing to show why he died. It looked as if it had just come to the end of its life. As I looked at the tiny remains, I thought about the life and purpose of a bird. What is a bird's purpose? Well, it seems a bird's purpose is to live, raise their young, and sing. By doing what it was placed here to do, it fulfills its ultimate purpose, which is bringing glory to its Creator.
Consider the lifespan of the average bird. Many can live up to ten or twelve years. Some live much longer while others have shorter lives. A bird's life can be hard. When the harsh wind and cold rain of winter come, they cling to a branch, fluff their feathers, and endure. After that, the hot dry days of summer may make their food hard to find. But you never hear a bird complain. You will only hear bright, cheery songs from the birds. Their singing reminds us that God is always good and greatly to be praised
As I sit here on this beautiful morning, I watch the warm sun melt last night's frost. As the sun rises, I hear a coyote howl and turkeys gobble. In the distance an owl gives one last hoot and close-by doves are faithfully cooing to their lifelong mates. Quietly, I listen as the birds begin their symphony of praise to a Creator that only mankind can know.
Yes, it is true; we who are created in the image of God are the only ones who can know God. And yet when it comes to glorifying God, the birds put us to shame. We are the apple of God's eye and yet more often than not our voices are heard grumbling and complaining. Listen. Our salvation was purchased by the Blood of Jesus so shouldn't we out sing the birds? The bottom line is this. No matter what is going on in your life, God is worthy of all honor praise, and glory.
Douglas Huff
From Down Where the Pavement Ends
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