THE BIRDS KNOW!

Friday, January 31, 2020

THE BIRDS KNOW!

Matt 6:26

26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?

           Groundhog Day is just two days from today and yet I already know it will be Spring soon. A little birdie told me! Actually an entire back yard full of robins sent out tweets. I first saw two and thought it was an advance team to check things out but, no, it was the whole family. Robins! A sure sign of Spring.

           God was busily feeding them. The soft earth loosened by rain and cool temperatures provided the worms these early birds were seeking. They chirped their hallelujah’s in grateful praise then cocked their head to one side to listen for the wiggling of the next morsel.

           The Robins seemed completely unflustered by the drama of the world. I couldn’t tell the Democrats from the Republicans. None were socialists because all were busy working. They seemed unaware that anyone was trying to make America great again. It was already great and God had made it so.

           Their faith in the promises and processes of God did not seem in any way strained. As far as I could tell not one robin seemed concerned about anything. God had brought them to their summer place and had, once again, abundantly provided.

           So, we are urged to behold the fowls. The Greek emblepo means “to observe so as to discern clearly.”  Once we have observed God providing, shouldn’t we simply trust His provision?

Loving Lord, thank you for the reminder that you are faithful. Hitherto thou hast brought me – and thou wilt safely lead me home. AMEN