God’s Nightingales Sing In The Dark

In the midst of our affliction, let’s heed Paul’s words. Despite the challenges, he speaks of overflowing joy. He reminds us to rejoice in our sufferings and to be sorrowful yet always rejoicing. Though tears, sorrows, and groans are real, in the darkness of suffering, God calls us to sing.

Consider this: I found this recording on my phone. Listen closely. Do you recognize the bird’s song? Let’s hear it again. This is a mockingbird. Did you know that? In England, it’s akin to what we call a nightingale, stemming from Old English, meaning “night singer.”

I recall an experience during a total eclipse in Uvalde. As darkness enveloped us, the world fell silent. Imagine that: amidst their trials, silence reigns, or perhaps there’s squawking and complaining akin to a raven. Yet, God desires us to sing like the nightingale, even in the darkest moments.

Amidst trials, we have two paths: a righteous response or an unrighteous one. To sing amid the world’s complaints, we must count, calculate, and ponder. Let’s consider this deeply.