Four and Twenty Blackbirds...

Something rather unusual happened at my house on Tuesday. I was standing next to the sliding glass doors which overlook my backyard when something caught my eye.

As I looked into my backyard, I watched in amazement as hundreds of blackbirds swarmed over every tree branch, every lawn chair, every space!

The noise was eerie, as these creatures swept over the neighborhood. Curious to see my front yard, I went to the living room and looked out the window. The flock of birds swarming around my bird feeder reminded me of a school of starving piranhas greedily stripping its latest victim of every ounce of flesh--I had never seen such aggressive birds before!

Within ten minutes, the birds had ravaged my lawn and the lawns of the surrounding houses, and so they moved on to another neighborhood in search of their next meal. I was left giving thanks to the Lord for allowing me to witness such a fascinating showcase of His creation.

Our God gives life to every bird, every fish, every bug (although why bugs, I'll never understand!!!) on this planet. Not only that, He provides for them until the day He has ordained to be their last. He does this...for soulless creatures.

Are we not infinitely more beloved by God than mere birds? How do we ever doubt His provision when we see it exampled in all of His creation day after day?! If we had faith the size of a mustard seed...you know.

I was much encouraged by how great and good a God we serve. I am so glad that we worship a Sovereign, all-powerful, purposeful God Who accomplishes all that He pleases!