Everywhere you go, it seems you see birds…..on pillows, bed linens, pictures, lamps, kitchen towels, little birdy nick-knacks, flags, dishes, books, soap dishes (that falls under birdy nick-knacks!). You can probably think of a lot more. Why is it we are seeing an influx of bird paraphernalia, especially this year? They are charming not only to watch but to listen to. Have you seen those little stuffed birds that when squeezed sound like the actual bird call of the species that they are supposed to be? How do they do that!?? We love to watch specials on TV about them (well, at least Jim and I do!)……big birds and really little ones. We all spend tons of money on special kinds of seeds for them to eat. Sometimes, purchasing gourmet seeds that only we know is gourmet! The birds could care less…at least I think so. We have to have that “just right” bird house…making sure the hole is big enough for the particular bird species they are trying to lure….and it has to be pretty too! Not for the birds, but for us.
Here are some I have just around my home…inside and out.
You now understand that I am one of those who love birds….and you know what I like especially? I love the fact that those little things have no worry at all!! The special thing about them is their total reliance on God. In the Bible, I have counted (with the help of some great commentaries) 97 places that God refers to the “birds of the air”. But there may be more…
“Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” ~Matthew 6:26
Next time you are out gazing upward and see a wonderful blue bird zoom down to feed his young, remember how much more God values you and cares for you when you aren’t even aware of it. Yes, they are our feathered teachers….never just sitting and lingering in their nests and waiting for God to act, but while they are working gathering material for their nests and swooping down to pull up that worm…….. they rely on God to go before them and provide.
I love birds.
