Opened and Closed
By Marion Smith
The red-headed woodpecker was perched on the tree, intently pecking away. He was a large bird, and the colors on his head and back were very vivid. It was a lovely vision; one I didn’t think could be improved upon. Then he took off in flight. When he spread his wings, I knew the sight was more beautiful to behold. In the moments I was able to watch him before he flew out of sight, I saw a pattern in his wing span that was remarkable. This woodpecker was definitely more beautiful with his wings opened up.
The same is true of an oriental fan. When the fan is closed you are unable to see the beauty of it. You know it is there, but until that fan is unfolded, you are not able to have a visually enjoyable experience. But just shake that fan out,.. let it unfold, and the beauty of the design or picture appears.
This is also true in the life of a Christian. If we stay all folded up into ourselves and never fan ourselves out, the beauty of God in our lives will not be shared.
It is good and wonderful to have the love of Christ within us. But even as we do, God calls us to open our wing of love – serving others and sharing with them what He has given to us.
Let’s start today and unfold our wings, taking off in flight in whatever direction God sends us.
Meditation: For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. – 2 Corinthians 4:6-7
Jesus Loves You!
Also read:
- A New Body
- Understanding God: He Honors Parental Decrees, Good or Bad
- The Ordinance of Firstfruits (1): Separating the Truth from Myths and Sentiments
- Be Gentle In Judgement
- Testimony of a Former Male Escort and Drug User
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