The Detours We Take....

This beautiful peacock was my lunch companion one day last year. I had taken a detour on the way to the airport and stopped outside a local zoo to have a bit to eat. He was patrolling the grounds sounding the alarm at intruders. He would not tolerate my direct approach, but came right up to me while I sat quietly eating a snack at the empty pavilion. It was just the two of us and I was honored to enjoy his company for a few minutes.

Now, as I look through the photos and remember that day, I'm even more amazed how perfectly this beautiful bird is made. Look at the color he displays and how the patterns are put together...feather by beautiful feather....WOW!

I wonder, "Who could look at such a beautiful creature and deny the presence of an all mighty creator God?"

King David put it best in Psalm 8:1, 3 & 4
"O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! Who hast set thy glory above the heavens."

"When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou has ordained;
What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him?"

"Thank you, Lord, for this earth and all the wonderful creatures you made for us to enjoy. Thank you for showing your love for us in your creation. Thank you for the detours you give me. Help me to slow down and enjoy the scenery."