“Oh the weather outside is frightful…” so the words of the song go. But Creation is so delightful! This morning plump and cheerful robins filled the back patio. Some shook the branches of the pyracantha while others plucked the red berries right from the branch. Another dozen or so gleaned berries that fell pecking around the patio with great joy.
All the while the birdie buffet was happening, our dog, Toasty, sat at the French door leading to the backyard and watched all that was happening. His nose pressed against the glass, he wanted to be part of the fun.
When the birds had their fill, they retreated to their roost no doubt satisfied and full. The bounty of God’s Creation provided a magnificent feast for them. They flocked to receive it and retreated in their enoughness. When the birds had flown away, Toasty took to the backyard. Sniffing and rummaging through the berries that were still scattered around, he too was part of the blessing.
Jesus teaches his disciples, “Do not be anxious about your life… look at the birds of the air. They neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet God feeds them. Are you not of more value than these? And which of you by being anxious can add one cubic to your span of life?”
On this cold winter day, in this cold winter week, may you see blessing in the small acts of grace around. The God of Providence and Steadfast Love is with us in miracles great and small. Claim the blessing, feast and be filled. God loves you! Amen.
