Learning from the Birds: Dependence on God
"Look at the birds in the sky; they do not sow or reap, they gather nothing into barns, yet their heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not more important than they?..." (Lk. 6:26 - 34)
St Francis was reported to have talked to birds in which he reminded them of how much God loves them; " He gave you feathers to clothe you, wings so that you might fly and everything else that you need. God has made you most noble of his creatures, giving you a home in the purity of the air; and though you neither so or reap, he protects and governs you without any anxiety on your part ". The birds seemed to be really blessed by God but what about you?  "Are you not more important than them?" . The difference is that we don't want to depend on God even though He is the source of all that we have we take a whole lifetime to realise while in between we suffer many untold anxieties. You may have seen many birds in your life but have you taken the time to really 'look' at them?. Take time and look at the birds, take time and watch them and learn from them. You are more important than them if only you will accept this fact. Discover your worth in God who has endowed you with a mind, body and soul. He knows all your needs and provides them in ways you cannot imagine. Learn to depend on him by entrusting your whole life to Him. Take time today and look at the birds and learn from them.