A Tail of Another Kind.
This morning was up at 4:30am and sat out on the balcony for prayerful meditation before the day set in, and before I could get myself into my usual state of unblessed busyness. (I really need to make for positive change in my daily focus; more on that another time).
After about an hour I was pondering the merits of cutting down a certain very tall tree. It was not that I wanted to but that another person suggested it. It seemed to them to 'stick out' too much; or, was it because it 'stuck-into' the view. I like it where it is as it frames the view and accentuates the depth of field and the perspective of the view. It's the tree to the right of centre in the picture, that reaches above the skyline.
Then a wedge-tailed eagle came and perched in it, right smack there in front of me directly across from our balcony. My telescope was in my hand before I knew it -- it was an amazing sight. The Lord knows I love his creation and this was one of those special 'I know where your heart is' blessings. We had only ever seen this bird flying around in the valley, too far away to see with any great detail. We have also had a Goshawk and other delightful birds come perch there. Immediately my decision not to chop down this tree was confirmed--that settles it--it stays!
But there is more to this incident while I was "waiting on the Lord" than I first understood, and the eagle is central. It is through that eagle the Lord reminded me of his word of encouragement to his people: for me to remember that He is not one to forget me or ignore the difficulties I face, ones which have been pressing upon me for a long, long time. Furthermore, He says, He will give me every strength I need to live life as if on the wings of an eagle.
Why do you say, O Jacob [my people],
and complain, O Israel [ditto],
"My way is hidden from the LORD ;
my cause is disregarded by my God"?
Do you not know?
Have you not heard?
The LORD is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary,
and his understanding no one can fathom.
He gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak.
Even youths grow tired and weary,
and young men stumble and fall;
but those who hope in the LORD
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.
... and as it has been said,
"Teach me Lord to wait upon you,"
and so is my prayer.
(Text: Isaiah 40:27-31)
After about an hour I was pondering the merits of cutting down a certain very tall tree. It was not that I wanted to but that another person suggested it. It seemed to them to 'stick out' too much; or, was it because it 'stuck-into' the view. I like it where it is as it frames the view and accentuates the depth of field and the perspective of the view. It's the tree to the right of centre in the picture, that reaches above the skyline.
Then a wedge-tailed eagle came and perched in it, right smack there in front of me directly across from our balcony. My telescope was in my hand before I knew it -- it was an amazing sight. The Lord knows I love his creation and this was one of those special 'I know where your heart is' blessings. We had only ever seen this bird flying around in the valley, too far away to see with any great detail. We have also had a Goshawk and other delightful birds come perch there. Immediately my decision not to chop down this tree was confirmed--that settles it--it stays!
But there is more to this incident while I was "waiting on the Lord" than I first understood, and the eagle is central. It is through that eagle the Lord reminded me of his word of encouragement to his people: for me to remember that He is not one to forget me or ignore the difficulties I face, ones which have been pressing upon me for a long, long time. Furthermore, He says, He will give me every strength I need to live life as if on the wings of an eagle.
Why do you say, O Jacob [my people],
and complain, O Israel [ditto],
"My way is hidden from the LORD ;
my cause is disregarded by my God"?
Do you not know?
Have you not heard?
The LORD is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary,
and his understanding no one can fathom.
He gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak.
Even youths grow tired and weary,
and young men stumble and fall;
but those who hope in the LORD
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.
... and as it has been said,
"Teach me Lord to wait upon you,"
and so is my prayer.
(Text: Isaiah 40:27-31)
4 Comments:
Hey Lori,
I will give it a hug soon, for ya. I will say, Here is a hug from Lori. She likes ya, ya know!
There is a tree-hugger post below. Did you see it?
Peter
We had a huge tree at the front of our house that we chopped down.
It was planted at the top of a garden bed which was about half a metre high by the house's previous owner. By the time it had grown to 30 metres or so we had visions of it coming down in a big storm.
If they had planted it well into the ground we may have considered keeping it.
Trees are wonderful and add much to the beauty of life. And, as you discovered, also a resting place for beautiful birds. :)
Hi Rodney
Sorry to hear it didn't get to stay. Safety can't be compromised, as you know. Thaks for coming by here, Rodney.
Hi Jeanette
I agree with you, tey add soooo much to life. Gotta lov'em.
PP
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