Dykes

Most people are familiar with the windmills of Holland, and the dykes that keep out the sea and frame the rainbow coloured fields of tulips. Unbeknownst to most people dykes are more common than you would think. In many parts of the world, dykes are the only thing that holds back the surging high tides that threaten to flood low lying areas. I guess with global warming, dykes will become an even more common sight around the world. I’m blessed to live in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, which is surrounded on three sides by dykes. The Richmond Dykes not only serve its main purpose, but is also a great place to go jogging, biking or taking long walks. I’ve also seen many avid photographers with their massive telephoto lenses on tripods trying to catch the myriad of wildlife that calls the wetlands home.

Traffic comes to standstill when geese decide to go for a walk.

“We must build dykes of courage to hold back the flood of fear.” Martin Luther King, Jr. Dykes are one of those unseen, unappreciated things that silently does its job day in and day out.
I wonder how many dangerous situations I have avoided in my life due to God’s silent but sure protection.

“The name of the Lord is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe.”
Proverbs 18:10 (NLT)