SINGING IN THE DARK

This week has included some wrestling matches between what is seen and what can be seen only by faith--unseen as yet. We continue to believe that we are here in Uganda in the perfect will of God, and our partnership with Scripture Union is also according to His will. But just how the VOICE Africa program will be fully integrated into Scripture Union and how it will be embraced by churches as a school outreach is still quite fuzzy and tenuous. We thought maybe we were making progress…but then again, maybe we’re not!

Such thoughts were filling my mind a couple of mornings ago as I prepared my hot drink. All was quiet; it would be another 20 or 30 minutes before the birds would break out in their exuberant burst of praise that welcomes each day here. And then…could it be? Yes, the unique song of the King Fisher—so unique it cannot be confused with any other bird. I don’t recall ever hearing his song in the morning chorus; it’s usually full day light when he gifts us with his concert of praise maybe once or twice a week when he chooses one of our trees to perch on. I stopped and listened with amazement…and with the realization that what he was doing is what God desires…singing in faith in the dark! Thank you, Mr. King Fisher! I’ll try to follow your example!