Last week, a female cardinal nearly pecked her brains out on one of our windows at home. Not only was the noise annoying, but I felt sorry for her. I tried to chase her away, but she came right back and resumed banging her head into the glass. She would chirp, flutter up, and peck at the glass. Perhaps it was her reflection she saw and wanted the “other” female out of her territory. Perhaps she could see into our bedroom and wanted to build her nest in that secure place. I don’t know. If I did, if there was some way I could’ve helped her out, I would have. She was so persistent.
Jesus told a story about a woman who, like the cardinal, was persistent. Her rights were being trampled on. She needed justice. A godless judge finally yielded to her nagging and granted her cause. Then, to make His point, Jesus said, “And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?” (Luke 18:7-8)
The cardinal is gone today. Perhaps she found a better place to nest or realized the futility of her head-banging. I know this God took care of the bird (see Matthew 6:26), and God wants to take care of you.
As dear friend, mentor, pastor, evangelist BO Baker used to say, “Hangeth in there.” God loves stubborn people. Especially when you need justice.
