Mozart is
revered as a genius of musical composition. In one instance, he was even
inspired by the melody of a bird. Mozart had a pet starling whose song so
fascinated him that some say he wrote a piece of music based on the melody he
heard in the bird’s chirps.
Birds
were also an inspiration to the psalmist. In Psalm 104, he praises God for
caring for the living creatures He put on the earth. Included in his
observations are birds who fly in the heavens above, perch in the branches of
trees, and sing songs of heartfelt joy: “The birds of the heavens have their
home; they sing among the branches” (v.12). Nature filled the psalmist’s heart
with praise to God, and I think that must have included the musical sounds of
the birds.
Often the
marvels we see in creation prompt us to worship. This theme is repeated
throughout Scripture: “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament
shows His handiwork” (Ps. 19:1). Creation’s stimulus to praise need not be limited
to the visual. It can also be widened to include hearing nature’s songs. As we
go about our daily routine, we can tune our hearts to the melodies God has
placed in His creatures and let them serve as an added springboard of praise to
the Creator.
All of
nature is a grand symphony conducted by the Creator. (RBC)
