I enjoy sitting in my screened-in porch and watching the wildlife in my backyard. On a typical morning, the yard is alive with a variety of colorful birds, loudly chirping and feeding. Squirrels, chipmunks and rabbits peruse and frolic on the ground. We have had deer and even a blue heron pass through.
The other day, an enormous hawk flew in and landed on top of our birdfeeder pole. I had never seen one that close-up. He looked so majestic and powerful, with that huge curved beak, and long sharp claws. He surveyed the yard looking for prey. I couldn’t help but notice that, suddenly, the entire property was completely vacant and silent. All the other creatures got word the hawk was around, knew they were in danger, and knew to hide and not make a sound. They had the good sense to protect themselves from evil. Finding nothing to attack, the predator flew away. After several minutes, the other wildlife cautiously returned.
I hope we all can be as good at recognizing evil and protecting ourselves from it.
Evil sometimes looks beautiful not like the hawk. It would be great if all evil looked like the hawk. Great illustration!
Very true Gay.
Amen