Psalm 104:24
(NIV)
How many are your works, O LORD! In wisdom you made
them all; the earth is full of your creatures.
I
love to sit on the back porch with my coffee each morning and listen to the
birds. There are many types of birds, and I really am not sure I could identify
each species. I do recognize the little house finches, the bluejays, and some
of my favorite birds—the red-winged blackbirds. The grackles, mourning doves,
and other assorted pigeon types are also plentiful, but I do not care for them.
They monopolize the feeders and steal from the little birds.
On one particular morning, a
grackle was attacking the nest of a resident red-winged blackbird. Yes, I play
favorites—so I swooped in with my broom to chase off the offending grackle.
From high atop the bushes, the red-wing sat and watched my antics as I swatted
with the broom fairly nearby. It never moved. I thought later that it must have
somehow sensed I was after the grackle and was somehow trying to help save the
red-wing’s nest. The grackle left, I returned to my coffee, and the backyard
peace was once again restored.
When we take time to look, we see
God’s creation all around us. So many different kinds of creatures! Each unique
in their own way. Even within the same species of bird, and even with similar calls,
one can still hear the uniqueness of each bird’s voice. I know the sound of my
red-winged blackbird and I am beginning to recognize his mate’s unique call,
too.
God knows each and every one of
us. He hears and can identify our unique voice as we call to him in prayer. More
than this, God is a loving and caring God. He watches over us each day and knows
the grackles we face in our lives. He alone can restore the peace in our hearts
and he waits for us to call on him for help. The earth is full of God’s
creatures, and you and I are among his most precious!
Gracious Heavenly Father,
Forgive
us for becoming so wrapped up in the stresses of our day that we forget to call
upon you. In wisdom, you created us. In love, you call to us. In mercy, you watch
over us. Thank you for the peace you bring to our lives.
In
Christ’s name we pray, Amen.
Respectfully written and submitted by
Dotty Willmon, Resurrection Christian—looking for the blessed hope of
Christ’s return!
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