Now the LORD God had formed out of the ground all the wild animals and all the birds in the sky. He brought them to the man to see what he would name them; and whatever the man called each living creature, that was its name. Genesis 2:19
Early morning is one of the best times of the day in the summer for walks. It’s a bit cooler, the animals seem to be on full display, and it’s the best way to prepare you for the day ahead. I love walking the pup while spending some time with God in the fresh air.
There are some days I thank God for the show He has put on for an audience of just one person. He goes all out those days…it’s in your face and you can’t miss it! It’s as if His booming voice is saying, “Here I am, you can’t deny that I’m making myself known!”
The best musical couldn’t compete with the performances I’ve seen. The music is amazing…the birds have the most beautiful voices. The costumes are unbelievable…the colors are so vivid! I’ve had pileated woodpeckers zipping across right in front of me, hawks soaring above, deer standing right in the middle of the road just waiting for me to approach, and the rabbits will sit there until I’m just a couple yards away. Then there are the butterflies…I reach out my hand, just sure that they are going to land on me. It’s as if the chipmunks are telling me to join in, not just watch, as they scamper all around. Those days are magical, leaving me feeling all warm inside.
There are other days that God is whispering on those walks. He is quietly saying, “You will find me, if only you look.” Those are the days that the birds are quietly sitting in the trees with barely a sound. The deer are there, but if I’m not searching the fields and woods, I wouldn’t have ever found them. They aren’t moving, just blending in and watching. The rabbits are off in the distance, and the butterflies are still there, but they are resting on a flower. I’ve almost walked right past a newt on the road because it’s so small, I would have missed it if I wasn’t aware of my surroundings.
It’s so much like what God does in our life on a daily basis. Sometimes He sure lets us know He’s right there with us. So much so, that we’re sure we can feel Him. Other days, He wants us to search Him out. Oh, He’s still there, but if we aren’t careful, we could miss what He wants us to see.
Today, look for God. Don’t wait until He’s in your face trying to get your attention. If you do, you’ll miss out on some awesome moments!
