The Butterfly's Testimony

 "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. Day after day, they pour forth speech; night after night, they reveal knowledge. They have no speech, they use no words; no sound is heard from them. Yet their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the end of the world." Psalm 19: 1-4

    What sound does a butterfly make? None, to my knowledge, but this lovely creature has much to say.

    While riding my bike through the park, I slowed when I spotted two people on the path who were bent over with a stick in observation of something. The man bid me to come slowly and view the sight. He explained that, as they were strolling along, this butterfly abruptly fell from the confines of its chrysalis above. Here was this work of art, slowly fanning its wings to dry, and we had the benefit of seeing the fabulous display. Usually, these winged beauties flit about so quickly, the curious observers only catch a glimpse. But here in the woods, we three were treated to its full glory until the man, who had coaxed it onto a stick, carried it to a safe place.

    As I stood in awe, the work of God's hands came to my mind and I wondered if the couple shared my belief. I should have asked them; perhaps it would have opened the door to share the gospel. But here was the silent testimony of a butterfly, which plopped down right in front of their noses. A trained ear could hear it say, "Come and see what the Lord has done!" 

    When an artist wants to draw attention to her art, she may have an Instagram account that gives the viewer a nibble of something more. Then a link to her Etsy shop may be provided inviting the curious to "come and see." In this way, the artist's creation can be seen around the world through the wonders of the internet.

    God has been leaving His nibbles along our way since the creation of the world, inviting us to probe further. "Who made this fascinating creature?" He bids us to ask. The invitation stands to meet the Artist. Worldwide, there are 18,500 species of butterflies who have a testimony to share. If only people would come and see.

"For since the creation of the world, God's invisible qualities - His eternal power and divine nature - have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse. God has made it plain to them." Romans 1: 19, 20