Two bright yellow butterflies. Fascinating creatures, their color stands out in bright contrast to the deep green foliage through and around which they fly. They have been visiting our woods recently. I first noticed them about a week ago. They were playing peek-a-boo in the branches of the trees. Then I saw them again a couple days later...resuming where they left off. Marvelous in-flight pirouettes, this time they ascended to well over a hundred feet. I don’t think that I’ve ever seen butterflies go up quite that high. And then, just yesterday, they were flying in tandem keeping rhythm as if they were following the sound of a Strauss waltz. I was jealous of their apparent carefree ability to fly. I have been mesmerized by their flirtations with one another and any pretty blossom they might find. I have no idea how long their life span may be, but I can’t imagine it exceeding several months...however I’ve been wrong before. In any event, they are marvelous creatures to observe. The thought occurred to me that the hymn writer who wrote, All creatures of our God and King, Lift up your voice and with us sing, Alleluia! Alleluia!...Let all things their Creator bless, And worship Him in humbleness, O praise Him! Alleluia!, had probably made similar observations of some of God’s creatures. There probably aren’t too many creatures more “humble” than a butterfly. They are created with variegated color, enough to fill a painter’s palate, yet frail enough to be crushed with a small child’s hand. Forget the question as to why God would have created such a seemingly insignificant creature, just drink in the splendor of their color and the magic of their aerial dance. Not only are they a delight to watch, but, in their own humble way, God has designed them to bring glory and praise to His name. The next time you have an opportunity to do so, pause in a meadow or in the woods and just listen and observe. Surrounding you will be a majestic chorus of praise to our God that will delight your eyes and sing in your ears. Observe how creative and imaginative our God is! Then join their chorus of praise.