Family Devotional
Day Twenty
“Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be
courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love.” 1 Corinthians 16:13-14
In North America, Elf Owls are found in
desert regions. They can be as small as a sparrow and often nest in old
woodpeckers’ holes. They can also camouflage themselves up against a tree when
they suspect danger. They are known as the smallest owl in the world.
Like all owls they see extremely well in the
dark because of extra-long light- gathering rods in their eyes. But to look
around, they need to be able to turn their heads. They can move up to 270
degrees.
Because the edges of their wings are fluffy,
rather than stiff, they are able to fly without making a sound. Their prey doesn’t
hear them coming because the softness of the wings muffles their approach.
Since their size makes them vulnerable to
predators, these attributes of stealth make it possible for them to hunt for
their food and keep hidden at the same time.
There is wisdom in silence. Sometimes it is
as uncomfortable as when we see an elf owl turn its head and suddenly see its
gleaming yellow eyes. Yet if we learn to listen carefully in silence, we will
have a clearer understanding of where we are to go or how we are to act. No
matter how small we may feel we are.
Our lives are often so busy that our feelings
and thoughts need time to catch up with us. So the silent waiting of an elf owl
gives us a good example to watch carefully.
Action
1. Turn out
all the lights in your bedroom and stay very still. What do you see and hear
that looks different?
2. With an
adult’s supervision, play a game of hide-and-seek using camouflage. Who did the
best?
3. Next time
you have to wait for someone, wait in complete silence. What do you notice?
Read More
Psalm 130:5-6
Proverbs 3:5-6
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