It’s interesting to note that birds sing because they have a syrinx instead of a larynx. The syrinx is the bird’s voice box, an organ that lies deep in a bird’s chest and is uniquely fashioned for song. That is the natural explanation for their gift.
Another reason why birds sing, is simply because their Creator put a song in their hearts (Psalm 104:12). Each bird is created to draw our hearts up to our Creator — they are reminders that He has given us a song as well so we may sing His praise (Hebrews 13:15; cf. Hosea 14:2).
So when we hear God’s little birds singing their hearts out, let’s remember to sing our own song of salvation (cf. Isaiah 12:2). Lift up our voice — no matter if it is harmonious, hoarse, or harsh — and then join with them in praising our Creator, Redeemer, and Lord.
David joyously observes that the birds of the air “sing among the branches” (Psalm 104:12).
Thus: "I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being” (Psalm 104:33).
"He took my burdens all away, up to a brighter day,
He gave me a song, a wonderful song,
A wonderful song I now can sing, in my heart joy bells ring,
He gave me a song, a wonderful song.
He gave me a song, to sing about,
He lifted me from sin and doubt;
Oh praise His name, He is my King,
a wonderful song, He is to me" (see video) —Alton H. Howard
—Mike Riley, Gospel Snippets
Another reason why birds sing, is simply because their Creator put a song in their hearts (Psalm 104:12). Each bird is created to draw our hearts up to our Creator — they are reminders that He has given us a song as well so we may sing His praise (Hebrews 13:15; cf. Hosea 14:2).
So when we hear God’s little birds singing their hearts out, let’s remember to sing our own song of salvation (cf. Isaiah 12:2). Lift up our voice — no matter if it is harmonious, hoarse, or harsh — and then join with them in praising our Creator, Redeemer, and Lord.
David joyously observes that the birds of the air “sing among the branches” (Psalm 104:12).
Thus: "I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being” (Psalm 104:33).
"He took my burdens all away, up to a brighter day,
He gave me a song, a wonderful song,
A wonderful song I now can sing, in my heart joy bells ring,
He gave me a song, a wonderful song.
He gave me a song, to sing about,
He lifted me from sin and doubt;
Oh praise His name, He is my King,
a wonderful song, He is to me" (see video) —Alton H. Howard
—Mike Riley, Gospel Snippets
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