Moose on the Loose!

Over the past several weeks we have had some interesting visitors in my hometown of Crosby, North Dakota.  The first sightings were near the edge of town, but it seems they are getting bolder.  They showed up in the park on Main Street and have been spotted in several people's yards.  Today I received word from a friend they had been visiting our house.  What exactly are "they"?  A pair of moose!

It seems their favorite thing to do is munch on the trees. . .and capture people's attention!  I've been told you should be cautious around moose, as they can become hostile and charge if caught off guard, so my biggest concern is for the onlookers safety.  And, of course, for the safety of the moose as they navigate the streets and cross paths with unsuspecting motorists.

As I pondered why these "creatures of the wild" are suddenly wandering the streets of our community, a certain passage in Isaiah came to mind:

The wolf will live with the lamb,

the leopard will lie down with the goat,

the calf and the lion and the yearling together;

and a little child will lead them.

The cow will feed with the bear,

Their young will lie down together,

and the lion will eat straw like the ox.

-Isaiah 11:6-7

If you read this passage in context, it is talking about a time when Jesus returns to rule the earth.  He brings with Him a new atmosphere of holiness which takes over and fills the earth with the knowledge of the Lord.  These verses don't specifically mention moose, but part of me wonders if we are approaching a time when God's peace will descend in a way which affects even the animals. Perhaps then even the human race could learn a lesson or two from the animals and get along!