The
Great Blue Heron
“and
that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and
grounded in love.” – Ephesians 3: 17-19
A few winters ago, I was
sitting on our lanai sipping my morning coffee when the most majestic Great
Blue Heron glided past me to land gracefully at the water’s edge. I was
immediately overcome by the metaphor of Christ’s own dramatic descent to earth
to dwell among us. I trembled with the realization that the mighty Son of God temporarily
relinquished his power over the heavens to humbly land on frail human legs so
that I might begin to comprehend the true meaning of Love...
Silent
Heron Herald glides,
steel-blue wings
extend -
alight
on willow-wisp legs.
Abide.
Dwell.
Emmanuel.
( I just found this image on this lovely website: http://ucsantacruz.ucnrs.org/?page_id=1150)
Loving
Father, Jesus, Spirit, thank you for the ways you speak deeply into my heart
through the mystery of your Creation. Thank you for opening my eyes to the
beauty of your natural Love. Amen
Robin Bradley Hansel
(Special thanks to First Pres of NPB for including my poetry and reflection in their Advent Devotional again this year).
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