Abundance In The Bush - Country Devotions PART 2نموونە

Cicada

What is a Black Prince, Double Drummer, Floury Baker, Green Grocer or Yellow Monday? A cicada! In the bush your ears can be assaulted by these insects – the loudest in the world. In some species, noise levels reach 120 decibels, close enough to the pain threshold of the human ear. Male cicadas are the noisy ones. Mr cicada has a pair of ribbed membranes on his lower belly called tymbals. When he contracts his belly, the tymbals buckle inwards and make a sound. When he relaxes, the tymbals pop back to their original position. He’s making all that noise to attract females and discourage predators. Aussie species (of which there are over 200) spend about 6-7 years underground and only live a few weeks above ground. The full grown nymph digs to the surface, climbs onto a tree trunk or other object and leaves its old skin, emerging as a winged cicada.

It seems all of creation has an assignment. What is ours? After Paul bowed his knee to who Jesus was, he asked, “‘What should I do, Lord?’ The Lord said, “Get up, go into Damascus. There you will be told everything you have been given to do.”

Each of us has assignments – things we are given to do by God. Whilst digital technologies have given us wonderful windows on the world, they can consume so many hours that there’s no time given to finding out our God-given assignments. God’s voice is heard when we give Him time. When we are still, listening, seeking. When we are asking, “God, tell me – what do you want me to do?” Not just for the big assignments in life, but for the day to day ones too.

Father, Your assignments for me are far more important than keeping up with social media numerous times a day. I want to shake away this complacency and get on task with You and what You have for me to do. For Your glory, Amen.