A "message" from Message - Buzzards, Bats and Bumble Bees
BUZZARD
If you put a buzzard in a pen that is 6 feet by 8 feet and is
entirely open at the top, the bird, in spite of its ability to fly,
will be an absolute prisoner. The reason is that a buzzard always
begins a flight from the ground with a run of 10 to 12 feet. Without
space to run, as is its habit, it will not even attempt to fly,
but will remain a prisoner for life in a small jail with no top.
BAT
The ordinary bat that flies around at night, a remarkably nimble
creature in the air, cannot take off from a level place. If it is
placed on the floor or flat ground, all it can do is shuffle about
helplessly and, no doubt, painfully, until it reaches some slight
elevation from which it can throw itself into the air. Then, at
once, it takes off like a flash.
BUMBLE BEE
A bumble bee, if dropped into an open tumbler, will be there until it
dies, unless it is taken out. It never sees the means of escape at
the top, but persists in trying to find some way out through the
sides near the bottom.
It will seek a way where none exists, until it completely destroys
itself.
PEOPLE
In many ways, we are like the buzzard, the bat, and the bumble bee.
We struggle about with all our problems and frustrations, never
realizing that all we have to do is look up.
Sorrow looks back, worry looks around, but faith looks up. Live
Simply, Love Generously, Care Deeply, Speak Kindly and Trust in
our Creator Who loves us.
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Hugh Message - www.HughMessage.com
Macdonald Realty 1st Pioneer,
22424 Fraser Highway, Langley, BC V3A 8N3
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