Six Geese a Laying
Six Geese A Laying New Life Can Come From Empty Places “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” — Isaiah 43:19 (NLT) After a short reprieve of five golden rings we come back to birds. I have to wonder what the fascination was with birds. Six geese a-laying isn’t the most glamorous Christmas gift. To be quite honest I would be disappointed if my true love gave me geese. Geese are not my favorite creatures. They can be a little cranky and after living near a pond for three years I can say that they are a terribly messy bird. This gift does have any sparkle. No melody. No gold. Just ordinary, everyday birds doing ordinary, everyday work: laying eggs. And yet, this is one of the most profound symbols in the entire song—especially for a grieving heart. Because eggs represent new beginnings. Fragile beginnings. Hidden be...