Great Blue Heron standing in the water at Brevard Zoo
While at the Brevard Zoo last week, I was able to watch a wild Great Blue Heron standing in the river there. His feet, provided by our gracious Creator, caught my attention.
Great Blue Heron’s Feet – [wild] Brevard Zoo
“So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us.” (2 Thessalonians 2:15 NASB)
“Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.” (Ephesians 6:11 NASB)
Over the years, I have been fascinated with the feet of birds. Especially the larger birds that have more height or weight to support in water, land, or on Lilly pads.
Black-bellied Whistling Duck Feet by Lee at PB Zoo
Giant Coot (Fulica gigantea) Loped Feet ©©Flickr
“So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us.” (2 Thessalonians 2:15 NASB)
Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) Feet Brevard Zoo by Lee
African Finfoot with puffy feet ©WikiC
“Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. Stand firm therefore, HAVING GIRDED YOUR LOINS WITH TRUTH, and HAVING PUT ON THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS, and having shod YOUR FEET WITH THE PREPARATION OF THE GOSPEL OF PEACE;” (Ephesians 6:13-15 NASB)
Comb-crested Jacana (Irediparra gallinacea) ©Wiki on Pads
“for now we really live, if you stand firm in the Lord.” (1 Thessalonians 3:8 NASB)
All of these birds were given feet that are meant to meet their needs. The Lord has given us the “Armour of God,” Traditions/teachings of Godly preachers and teachers, preparations, etc. Then He tells us to Stand Firm, because He has provided just the right training for us, just as He has provided just the right feet for the bird’s situations.
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With the confusion that our society is now welcoming and grasping, it is true, we must be sure to stand even more sure today than ever! We hold to the fact that “His word is true from the beginning”! To that end, here’s a shameless plug: http://williamwisephoto.com/photographyblog/true-from-the-beginning
Thanks Lee!
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Thanks, William. I checked out your post. Very thoughtful also.
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That Comb-crested Jacana surely has a soft step to his lily-pad-to-lily-pad gait! The Giant Coot’s webbed feet are funny to look at, but they are quite functional! Reminds me of the webbed feet of the American Coot — see “Crazy as a Coot!” ( https://leesbird.com/2018/08/08/crazy-as-a-coot/ ) and “‘C’ is for Coot and Corvids: ‘C’ Birds, Part 2” ( https://leesbird.com/2016/05/20/c-is-for-coot-and-corvids-c-birds-part-2/ ).
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All provide for by their Creator.
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