His Bird's-Eye View
Sentimental me, but I was on my therapy walk yesterday and came upon this little guy. He was looking around but not walking. As I got close, he just turned his head and looked up at me. I slowly and quietly walked toward him and gave him a little nudge. He wasn't up to it. To think, the Bible says that a bird doesn't fall to the ground without His knowledge (Matt. 10:29).
Amazing, I thought. God sees this bird! He knows his tiny circumstance and his precious predicament. So what did I do? I got real close to the little guy and then we both looked up. I figured, if God's eyes are on this bird, He's looking at me. And if this sweet bird has God's attention, God's got mine.
I admit, I kneeled there probably longer than most 41-year-old guys should, but the good Lord gave me a nudge and I finished my walk. (A show of hands for those who think I'll be that old man in the park who always loves to feed the birds.)
--Jimmy Peña
For Discussion: In keeping with our "Strong" week theme, what does the fact that God notices tiny birds do to your resolve to live by faith? Is it God's tenderness? His attention to detail? His omnipresence? Since it's Jesus in our lives that gives us strength, how does knowing He is so close and attentive help you with your endeavors?
FALL RECIPE: Banana-Pumpkin Pie Pancakes
Alas, fall is upon us. Along with that regular diet of (hopefully sugar-free) pumpkin spiced lattes, why not infuse a little seasonal delight into your breakfast? Every try pumpkin pancakes?
