Archive for June, 2009
A Wise Old Owl
June 20th, 2009 | 
Author: It was a fun drive through Wolf Creek State Park. It’s one of my grandkid’s favorite activities when they come to visit us. This early spring evening we were counting the abundant deer and listening to the croaking of frogs. Suddenly I pointed out a large owl perched on the top of a telephone pole. It was perhaps a Great Horned Owl. Rarely do you see one so close to the road and this early in the evening.
For many people an owl is an emblem of wisdom. Not because they are a particularly intelligent bird but the formation of its head allows the eyes to look straight forward like those of a man.
They are noted for their long eerie utterance of “who-who-who”. Owls may live to a great age. One eagle owl thrived in captivity for 68 years. Sometimes a wise person may be referred to as a wise old owl.
The word of God puts a premium on wisdom. Sadly, many people seem to lack wisdom. The good news is that one does not have to be super intelligent or have a college degree to be wise. Wisdom can be learned. Wisdom – Biblical wisdom – is being able to discern good and evil, darkness and light, and having good common sense to make right choices in life. Having and applying wisdom will determine whether you have true success in life or not. We can learn something from a wise old owl. The unique call of an owl is its “who-who-who”. Wisdom teaches that success is not so much what you do in life but “who-who-who” you are.
In the “Sermon on the Mount” Jesus taught what has become known as the BEATTITUDES. The emphasis is on “being” not doing. Jesus taught us attitudes of the heart that bring true happiness and God’s blessings on your life. Jesus taught, “Blessed are the meek (Humble), for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy” (Matthew 5:3-11). Who are you in your heart?
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