The Lord is my strength and my shield;
my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.
My heart leaps for joy,
and with my song I praise him.
Psalm 28:7 NIV
Leaping Heart
Fishermen in Chilliwack, British Columbia, recorded a 9-foot sturgeon leaping from the Fraser River back in July 2021. Fishing tour operator Yves Bisson said the fish weighed 350 pounds and was likely at least 50 years old. “It almost landed in the boat, and the guy holding the rod couldn’t believe what he just saw,” said Bisson. Bisson said he has landed over 20,000 sturgeon over 19 years as a Canadian tour operator. He tagged this one for conservation purposes, then released it back into the river.
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I have a friend who has two daughters who are professional ballerinas. They have been working on their craft since they were little girls, and the hours of practice are finally paying off. It amazes me at the grace they show on the stage, spinning, gliding, leaping. It is truly beautiful. The Bible speaks about our heart leaping as well, for a very specific reason. Here is what Psalm 28:7 says: “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.” There is no joy like that which causes our hearts to leap. That usually happens when we get great news, or a baby is born, or we get married – these cause our hearts to leap. King David speaks of other times as well – times when we are facing tough times and God comes to our rescue. Times when we need God’s wisdom, and He gives it. Times when God protects us from the things the world throws at us. May your heart leap today as God shows up as your trust in Him.
These have been words from the heart.
Bob Beasley