Yes, there are anticipated sounds ...and sounds that are not anticipated. There are welcome sounds, and unwelcome sounds.

But, whether you welcome what I'm going to say next, or not ...if you know me at all, you perhaps can anticipate that I am going to say something a bit different than what I've already said.

Sounds in the night are usually cloaked under a blanket of darkness.  And the darkest situation I can think of ...is when there was no light.

"In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.  And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep.  And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters." ---Genesis 1:1-2

"And God said, Let there be light: and there was light." ---Genesis 1:3

I'll let you do a little study for yourself here ...but, by my studies, I believe the angels sang at this time.  The uncertainly of the result of a rebellion brings much anticipation ...and much joy, when the best result that can be imagined comes with a victory.  Yes, it is something to sing about.

Yet, to stand as a constant reminder, it often serves best to be provided with repetitive intervals.  In this case, what was in darkness ...saw light.  Yet, darkness took its turn ...followed again with light.  And it was clear who was in charge ...and in control.

As we read on, the waters were separated ...followed by another interval of darkness.  And bringing light to another new event ...the waters gathered, allowing dry land to appear with a provision of ample vegetation.

Then almost like plugging in a string of lights upon a Christmas tree ...those lights now provided were not to eliminate the darkness, but did add awe and wonder that could be seen by all.  And it is hard to imagine anything could be seen that would overshadow that which could be seen.

But, at this point, only God, our Creator ...and the angels could see.  Until this next interval, of course.  And at this point, the birds were created ...to sing, similar to when the angels sang, at the anticipated dawn of the next day.

Yet, there would be singing at night also.  The crickets and frogs provide a chorus of constant sound ...difficult to describe, but a delight to my ears.  And just as the stars provide some light in the darkness of night, the frogs and crickets provide a bit of soothing sound ...both the light and the sound providing a constant comfort of existence.  

This was all set up in advance for when we were created ...to see, witness, and appreciate (if we allow ourselves to).

To some, it may seem like an awkward pause.  To others, the darkness may seem to aid them in concealing the type of rebellious activity that brought on the darkness in the first place.  But, no amount of darkness can hide any activity from God.

Yet, perhaps the purpose is not to hide from God ...but to hide God.  If God can be hid from any area of the world, spiritual darkness grows.  

I sat outside on my back steps last evening ...and I had growing appreciation of what God has done.

I hope you can too.

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