Growing up and living in the South, I have encountered my fair share of insects with flies and mosquitoes being at the top of the list. Of course, we cannot forget about those annoying gnats, ants and spiders. Since childhood, I have always been captivated by dragon flies and lightening bugs on a summer night.
But two insects that I find to be peculiarly interesting are the butterfly and the bumble bee. Both of these insects have countless species, but are similar and different in many ways. After emerging from a cocoon, butterflies are beautiful creatures that paint the landscape with their various shades and hues. Often being chased by children. They have slim bodies with wide wing-spans, which are ideal for flying.
Conversely, the bumble bee appears to be an overweight, stubbly fellow with a larger belly than wings. Often, the bumble bees chase us around, as they have the potential to sting. But, they also produce that sweet tasting ambrosia that we love called honey. Although, the bumble bee is not easy on the eyes, it has a natural defense mechanism and the ability to produce honey.
The challenge for today is to find some things which may on the outside appearance may not have any beauty at all, and then look for its internal beauty or functionality. Celebrate it and embrace your own beauty as a human being, that was uniquely created for a time such as this.
Peace,
Karsten
"The Lord does not look at the things the way man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." I Samuel 16:7
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