Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Darren Milam
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
According to Wikipedia, weather vanes—also known as weathervanes or wind vanes—are instruments used to indicate wind direction. Traditionally placed at the highest point of a building, they also serve as architectural ornaments. As the wind shifts, the vane rotates to point toward the source of the wind, giving observers a chance to adjust their course if needed.
If you look closely at the image, you’ll notice there’s only one actual weathervane (hint: it’s the one without feathers). That’s right—it’s the metal frame with the compass directions, not the Great Blue Heron.
This photo was taken near the Mukilteo lighthouse. The combination of sunlight and an overcast sky created a striking contrast, casting two distinct silhouettes: one of the heron and one of the weathervane.
It got me thinking—if one vane can guide you by showing the wind’s direction, wouldn’t two be even better? But what if they pointed in opposite directions? That could be confusing. When it comes to choosing a direction, sometimes relying on a single, trustworthy guide is the wisest choice.
Isn’t that a metaphor for life? For true guidance, it’s best to lean on one reliable source—especially when that source is God. When we walk with Him daily, He reveals the next best step. One source, when it’s the right one, will always lead us to the right destination.
Isaiah 30:21 “Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, ‘This is the way, walk in it.”
Pray for daily guidance, for the voice to tell you and show you the correct direction.