The BBC programme, Springwatch, often reveals some most wonderful and unusual aspects of the changes happening around us, of which most of us are unaware.
But our own Church building is playing host to a pair of birds (species as yet uncertain - my guess would be blue tits or robins), who have reared their brood of chicks. They found a safe place for their family - and we can marvel at it.
The Psalmist recalls the sense of welcome that all received on visiting the Jerusalem Temple on pilgrimage. In his case, he noticed sparrows and swallows nesting there.
How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of Heaven’s Armies.
I long, yes, I faint with longing to enter the courts of the Lord.
With my whole being, body and soul, I will shout joyfully to the living God.
Even the sparrow finds a home, and the swallow builds her nest and raises her young at a place near your altar,
O Lord of Heaven’s Armies, my King and my God!
What joy for those who can live in your house, always singing your praises.'
(Psalm 84.1-4)
We too may sense that being in the Lord's house - which might be our Church - is a safe place. My prayer is that others too may make that discovery. Home for all of us is close to God.
Best wishes,
Richard
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