Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; and let them say among the nations, "The Lord reigns." - 1 Chronicles 16:31
Straight
ahead of me, against a clear blue sky on a warm fall day, a small gray cloud was hanging
above a busy intersection. I wondered, What was that lonely cloud doing there on such a
perfect afternoon?
As if hearing my thoughts, the cloud suddenly shimmered like silver and disappeared. Then,
just as suddenly, it reappeared, darker this time and in a new shape - a smile. Then I
realized the "cloud" was a flock of birds. They stretched across the road like a
wavy banner announcing the song that I was hearing on my radio. As the music of "This
Is My Father's World" filled my car, the flock of dancing birds seemed to soar with
each majestic phrase - dipping with each downbeat and swelling with each crescendo.
I wondered if the other drivers realized that they were in the audience of the Almighty.
It seemed to me that all creation was rejoicing in His goodness (1 Chronicles 16:23-33).
With my eyes open, I prayed, "Thank You, heavenly Father, for allowing me to watch
You conduct this remarkable ballet of birds. Thank You for reminding me that all creation,
myself included, is part of Your song and that You are conducting every verse. May my
praise and worship be as beautiful to You as Your creation is to me. Amen."
-JAL
This is my Father's world -
The birds their carols raise;
The morning light, the lily white,
Declare their Maker's praise.
-Babcock
All of nature is a grand symphony conducted by the Creator.