A Lesson From a Bird

Today, as I was putting up screens in our windows I noticed a small bird laying in the dirt right outside our living room window. It must have flown into the window and died. I always find that so sad when it happens. Anyway, I was just observing it and noticed another bird just like it fluttering around and never really leaving. I imagine this was the mate of the dead bird. It almost seemed like it was reluctant to leave the one that died. It really made me feel a bit sad so I thought I would take a picture of the beautiful 'living' bird.

I am not sure what kind of bird this is. It is very beautiful though with the bright yellow markings. It really stood out to be on this grey day with all the grey ground around it.

As I was watching the bird I thought of the passage in Luke 12:6-7 that says, "Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid;you are worth more than many sparrows."

It sure is amazing that God, who created the universe knows and does not forget even one small bird. It is the same in our lives. He knows all that we go through each and every moment of each and every day. He is so much a part of our daily lives and yet so often we don't recognize Him or acknowledge His work.

So today I remind you as I have been reminded by this little bird, to know that God's hand is ever present in you life and I challenge you to be observant to see what God is doing all day long in and through you.