Flying High

As we approached downtown on our morning walk, a Canadian goose landed on the top of the courthouse tower. 

“There’s a goose that’s been hanging out with pigeons,” I said to my husband. We watched it fly away as we entered the parking deck where he works. 

He smiled. “There’s your devotional for the day.” 

“Yeah, if the ones you hang with fly high, you will too.” I kissed him and continued on my morning exercise. 

Like the goose, who has the wings to lift himself to that high perch, we have the ability to reach the pinnacle of God’s plan for us. Having never seen a goose perched on the tip of the tower, I’m guessing he’s seen pigeons on that roof. We, too, have the ability to soar, but we need to hang with those who model the behavior for us. We need the vision that others provide. 

If we parent, we want to learn from patient, wise parents. If we are meant to teach, we’ll want to observe how master teachers teach. If we sense a call to evangelism, we’ll study the lives of those who’ve led many people into relationship with Jesus. 

No one soars alone. We need others to teach us, mentor us, and pray for us. Only then can we reach the peak of God’s plan.

Father, please provide those who will show us how to reach for your heights.