Bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus) by J Fenton
The Christmas Bird?
The other day as I was reading an article on Bobolinks,
My thoughts immediately flew to the manger
where our Lord lay among the haystack.
This bird too loves to live and nest among the hay fields.
- Are we satisfied with the place which God has given us?
- Or do we grumble about where God has placed us?
- Or are we trying to live or outlive like others?
God lowered Himself to the manger..
We all want to be like Jesus,
- but, are we willing to humble ourselves like Him?
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. (Mathew11:29)
Bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus) ©WikiC
These birds are seen feeding during the night too…
This reminded me of the shepherds
who went in search of the Heavenly Manna during the night…
Each one of us would like to be called as being righteous, but,
- do we meditate His words, every day and every night?
“But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.” Psalm 1:2
Bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus) CC Pair ramendan
These birds though very small in size,
are extraordinary migrants,
making a trip of about 20,000 kilometers in one season
using the earth’s magnetic field as compass
and the location of stars as its map.
This reminded me of the star
that showed the way to the wise men
who came in search of
Jesus, the Brightest Morning Star…
I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star. (Revelation 22:16)
When Jesus becomes our Bright and morning star,
We would never loose our way like the wise men
even in our darkest hour..
Can we call Bobolink as the “Christmas Bird?”
Wish you all a very blessed and a meaningful Christmas..
With love and prayers,
Yours in YESHUA,
a j mithra
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Bobolinks are part of the Icteridae – Oropendolas, Orioles & Blackbirds Family.
Bobolink – Extraordinary Migrant…
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