Why Do the Birds Sing?

As I shared several weeks ago,  we enjoy feeding and watching the birds at our home.  With 5 bird feeders outside our home, the birds visit frequently.  We enjoy seeing the birds when they visit around our home, but we also enjoy hearing them.   I got to thinking recently about the song of the birds.    

Why do those birds sing?  They certainly have reason to sing a song of lament instead of a song of cheer and joy.  They do not know where their next meal will come from, and do not have shelter for the night.   They know not when some other creature (four-legged or two-legged) might jeopardize their life. 

I wonder who those birds are singing for?  Are they singing for themselves simply for the joy they feel?   Are they singing for people who are listening like those in our neighborhood?   I am sure that some person who studies birds has some answer for such questions.

While  I do not know why the birds sing or who they sing for, this I know:   we also have a song to sing and a purpose in this life just like the birds.  I am reminded of the words of the ancient Westminister catechism that say:  

What is the chief aim of man?

To glorify God and to enjoy Him forever.

In this day and in this life, let us follow the example of the birds and be about our aim and purpose.   Have a joy-filled week.-  Pastor Randy Wall

Prayer:  “All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small… the Lord God made them all.”    Praise be to you, O God, for creating the birds and all creatures.  Thank for creating us for your divine purpose.  Help us to live out that purpose for you;  through Christ our Lord.  Amen.