Fantastic Frigate Birds

Bible Reading: Psalm 104:1-4, 24-26; Romans 1:20

Mina grabbed her second warm roll from the bowl on the table. “I can’t believe your family actually lives in the Caribbean! It’s so beautiful there—well, from the pictures I’ve seen, anyway.”

Mrs. Callaway smiled. “When God called us to be missionaries there, we were certainly surprised.”

“But we love living there and are so glad God is using us to help more people know about Jesus,” Mr. Callaway said.

“I really like to learn about interesting animals—do you have any favorites where you live, Timothy?” Mina looked up from buttering her roll. Timothy was about her age and had lived almost all his life in the Caribbean.

“Sure I do! Have you ever heard of the frigate bird?” Mina shook her head. “They live in tropical climates, and one of the largest colonies of these birds is right off some of the smaller islands of the Caribbean. One of the cool things about the males is how they attract females during the mating season. God gave them this bright red throat pouch under their beak that they inflate like a balloon. It looks kind of funny, and they make a sound like someone banging on a drum.”

Mina’s eyes were wide. “That’s fantastic! How big are they?”

“About the size of a goose, but their wingspan is over seven feet long.” Timothy stretched his arms out.

“Let me guess, they eat fish?” Mina pointed to the fish on her plate, and

Timothy laughed.

“Yep! And squid.”

“Ewwww.” Mina shuddered.

“God’s creatures are pretty amazing,” Mr. Callaway said. “Timothy learns about a new one every few weeks, it seems.”

Mrs. Callaway chewed her fish thoughtfully. “Talking about these birds reminds me of a verse from Psalm 104 that says, ‘How many are your works, Lord! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.’”

“The earth is full of fantastic creatures!” Mina exclaimed. “I’m thankful that God isn’t a boring Creator—He made some awesome animals!”

Mrs. Callaway nodded. “Because He is an awesome God.”

-Savannah Coleman

How About You?

Do you like to explore the wonders of God’s creation and learn about interesting animals? The Bible says God created the world and everything in it to point people
to Him. He is a great and awesome God, and He loves you! Praise Him for the fantastic creatures He has made—and for the great things He has done for you through
His Son, Jesus.

Today’s Key Verse:
Psalm 104:24 (NIV) How many are your works, Lord! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.

Today’s Key Thought:

The earth is full of God’s glory