The birds of the air nest by the waters; they sing among the branches. [Psalm 104:12]
Dusk falls very quickly and I was washing the dishes and through the lace curtains I was enjoying the view of the trees. Beyond the wall is a woman's tongue tree. She has weathered many a storm and apart from being topped in one of them, she stands tall and majestic. Trees are so beautiful and sometimes if were an artist, the abstract would be beautiful and profound.
While I was enjoying the beauty of nature, my attention was suddenly drawn away by the sound of what seemed to be a flock of birds in a raucous situation. Chirping, squawking, wings fluttering and a harmonious sound as if one group was asking and answering and another group trying to get a word in. In the midst of all of this, I heard the dog bark and opened the door to see birds I had not seen for the year. Perhaps they had just arrived in town and were in and out of my breadfruit tree so happy to be out of the cold and so it's party time! Others were on the roof performing air shows and buzzing the dog's tail. When he turned around to snap at them, they attacked him from the front with others taking a corner shot. I had a good laugh while they played catch me if you can.
Today in our lesson the Psalmist David in this beautiful 104th Psalm is declaring that the almighty God, the creator of heaven and earth and all that dwell therein is able to make the birds sing again in our lives. He is able to water the dry streams and out of any darkness, bring light, joy, peace and reconciliation.
There is no situation that God is not aware of. He makes grass grow for the cattle, and plants for man to cultivate so that the earth brings forth fruit. He set the earth on its foundations; it can never be moved. He makes springs pour water into the ravines, it flows between the mountains. They give water to all the beasts of the field donkeys quench their thirst. How many are your works, O Lord! In wisdom you made them all, the earth is full of your creatures.
God provides for his creatures. When he withholds his breath they return to dust. Yet His Spirit can create new life. Every living thing and person is dependent on God for He is the author of life, so we should always be filled with gratitude for all the gifts of life, mind soul and body!
All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small, all things wise and wonderful, the lord God makes them all. Each little flower that opens, each little bird that sings; He made their glowing colors, He made their tiny wings.
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