An unlikely nursery….
Several weeks ago a little finch bird began visiting the window in our bathroom. She was unaware of our presence…and, content with her newfound hiding place. I watched for days as she and her mate brought in twigs, leaves, and various bedding material for a nest. I was excited to see this activity, and even found myself trying to be quiet during the morning shower and primp routine so as not to disturb them. I often wondered how many people might think it silly to tiptoe around birds who’d pretty much destroyed the screen in the window to nestle between to two glass panes. But, I’m happy in my “silliness”, and count it a joy and an honor to witness close up the miracle of life right outside the bathroom window.
Then, suddenly the bustling of nest- building came to an end, and the nest appeared to be abandoned. Drats! It must have been the alarm clock… our bathroom was just too noisy to be a nursery. So, I’d thought about opening the window to clear out the leaves and fodder that were now just a pile of mess in the window…but, never quite got around to it.
And the other day….the little finch was back…and, I heard tiny chirps coming from the leaves and twigs in the window. Really?? I couldn’t believe it! All this time, the promise of new birth seemed to be abandoned, but, as sure as the spring brings in green trees, and flowering fields….there were the tiny birds with mouths agape….crying out to be filled.
During the weeks in between, I had wrongly assumed the nest was empty. I didn’t have the ability to see clearly through the frosted glass pane.
1 Corinthians 13:12
Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
God is bringing new life to us….even though at times the promise seems abandoned….it’s merely a time of growth and incubation. And, even now, I feel that in these times we are in - we are meant to open our mouths wide - and cry out for the fullfillment of all He has for us! Great and wondrous things lie ahead! Thank you, Lord, for your faithfulness…even when we lose faith. Teach us to be strong and courageous…and, encourage us with wisdom and knowledge. Amen…