Mighty Melody

During the beautiful summer months there is little more

soothing than stepping into the great outdoors, into the

sunny freshness of an English garden, to pause, breathe, smell

the roses, and hear the birdsong.        

I lingered on the freshly mown grass relishing the tranquillity and beauty.

As I savoured the pause, life seemingly stood still, until I became aware of a very loud, urgent birdsong filling my ears from above.

What huge bird could be singing such a loud birdsong, I pondered, louder than the cars driving up the main road! Is there an elephant bird?  It must be huge to have such a strong voice!  My eyes scanned leaves and branches as I tried to catch sight of the speedy bird darting from hedge to tree, bush to bough, and fence to garage roof.

Once my eyes fell on the tiny bird, I immediately realised that this elephant bird was but a mere wren!  The wren is one of the smallest birds in the UK but has an exceptionally loud voice with its rapid, high-pitched, non-stop trill.  

Before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations. Jer 1:5

The tiny wren is a reminder to never feel too small, insignificant, inadequate or inexperienced to speak out for God. Like clay in the potter’s hands God can make you a powerful and effective mouthpiece for him, enabling your voice to be heard loud and clear. Those whom God calls to be his messenger will be given the voice to achieve it.  You don’t have to be famous, popular or powerful to have a beautiful song.  Is God calling you to be his spokesperson today?                          With Love,    

 Rev Gill x                                                                                                          Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers… so that the body of Christ may be built up. Eph 4:11,12