Hark the hearld lark sings

Hey, isn’t that reminiscent of a Christmas song?  Isn’t that supposed to be “angel” sings?  Is it Christmas already and you nearly missed it?  Naaah!  Wrong story and month.  Shake it off!  You’ll be alright.  However, we are going to talk about one of God’s precious creatures—the birds.  Nope, it’s not a partridge in a pear tree.

Some birds build their nests in trees, bushes, and barns.  Some build their nests on ledges of tall buildings, under eaves of department store, some under porches, in garages, on decks, anywhere they can.  Bird nests have been found in the most unusual places; under the hood of a car, in high voltage boxes, on elephants, anywhere and everywhere they

feel protected. 

You know it is winter by the overcast gray days, the cold and snow.  The summer shows up with the hot sun and heat.  Fall announces with its bright colors and leaves falling.  Spring is different; it is the only season you can hear.  Listen closely, the birds and their beautiful voices tell everything to wake up. But though you think yourself taking the day by the prime, it is already old to the birds.  Isn’t it a pleasure to know you can start each day with no harsh words, malice in their voices or ill-will when they sing?  They don’t just sing they serenade.  Aren’t we lucky?       

The lowly lark lays her eggs in some small depression in the ground, maybe at the edge of a field or pasture.  The lark is probably the most beautiful of all the singing birds.  The bird itself isn’t the most beautiful, but its song baffles the imagination.  There are beautiful poems and stories about the entrancing songs emanating from this little throat.  Its songs are legendary, but nothing is mentioned about the larks feet!  That’s right, its feet.  They are ugly and out of proportion for its size.  The toes are unusually long and covered with rough, unsightly growths.  Did God make a mistake?!  No—God does all things well!  He doesn’t make mistakes.  The feet are made that way in the event of danger. With her protective feet the lark picks up her eggs and carries them to safety.  The toes are extra long to grip the eggs firmly and rough to keep them from slipping away.  This roughness protects the eggs when she lands.  Her feet take the brunt and trauma of the surface landing area protecting her precious cargo!  Is God clever or omniscient? 

“What is the price of two sparrows--one copper coin? But not a single sparrow can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it. And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don't be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows.” Mat 10:29-31  “Even the sparrow finds a home, and the swallow builds her nest and raises her young at a place near your altar, O LORD of Heaven's Armies, my King and my God!”  Psalms 84:3