Just two days after erecting this bird house in the back yard, an eastern bluebird claimed it for his own. Together with his mate, they feverously built a comfortable nest inside in preparation for the soon to be house full of nestlings. They appear to be very happy with their newly found home.

The psalmist in Psalm 84 appears to be envious of the birds who have found a home. Verse 3 (NIV) states “Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young—a place near Your altar, O Lord Almighty, my King and my God”.

Just as this psalmist, we too can learn from the actions of a sparrow, swallow, or a bluebird. The bluebird found a house because he looked for it; and he found a house that was all ready for him and his mate; they simply needed to claim it as their own and add the pine straw to meet their needs. We too have a beautiful home ready for us, a home with Jesus Christ. By claiming Him, through faith, we can make Him our very own. We can find peace, protection, freedom from care and sorrow, and pure joy at the altar of God; by looking for it and accepting Him. “Blessed are those that dwell in Your house…” Psalm 84:4 (NIV).

I Found Him…watching bluebirds claim their home and prepare it as their own.