Bee Hopeful.

Whilst on granny duties, a bounce on the massive garden

trampoline in the summer sun is all part of the fun.

Knee tucks, Star jumps, Pikes, Seat drops, all done like

an elephant gazelle. Sometimes even the girls join me!

This time, I noticed something teeny in the protective

mesh around the trampoline. Curiosity overcame me.

Looking closer I saw a honey bee stuck in the mesh. Was it alive or dead?

Sure enough, a tiny honey bee was stuck fast in the mesh, half in, half out, the mesh gripped him tight around its waist. There was no hope of escape, yet his little legs were frantically wriggling, helplessly in mid-air. He simply could not break free.

There was no question he would have died a slow death. Could I be bothered to release a tiny bee, I pondered? What if he stings me? I couldn’t resist trying to help and pulled on the mesh to release tension. It didn’t work. He was stuck.

One thing remained. To push him through the hole was a risky business. What if I crushed his feelers? Or his fragile head snapped off! I gave him a delicate push on his head using a plant. Hey Presto! He soared into the air. He was free!

Those who hope in the lord will renew their strength they will soar on wings like eagles Isa 40:31

Today Are you feeling trapped? Stuck between a rock and a hard place?        This honey bee, jammed tight, hadn’t given up on hope. His little legs were wriggling fast even though he had nothing to push against.                                   God cares and in time will release you like a bird from the snare.                          Like the Bee, never ever give up on hope. Your day will come.

With Love, Rev Gill x

We have escaped like a bird from the snare; the snare has been broken, Ps. 124:7