For the Birds

Pamela and I enjoy sitting out in the garden courtyard on pleasant mornings like today. It’s a great place to spend quiet time with the Lord and each other. Plus seeing the birds, fish and turtles enjoying their habitats is calming.

Today before I sat down I put fresh water in the bird bath. As I was reading I watched a few birds land at the bird bath a few feet from me. They would each look at me for a moment as if to say “is it OK if I use this”? Then they would proceed to enjoy a bath.

From my perspective, I placed the bird bath there for them to enjoy. I keep it filled with fresh water, mostly for their enjoyment. I say mostly because actually they could bath in the lake, but I thoroughly enjoy their presence and seeing them happy. Furthermore, I have a child-like belief that since God’s eye is on the sparrows, He sees me caring for them as well.

Today it crossed my mind that is how our heavenly dad feels about us. When we enjoy His abundant daily blessings, we’re not taking advantage of His goodness, we’re blessing Him back. He loves it when we draw near to Him and refresh ourselves in His presence.

The heart of this post is not for the birds, but you. No matter your age, how many times you’ve been around the block or how bruised, broken or tired you are, please hear this. God still has an awesome plan for your life, the hope-filled future you may have dared only to dream of. Be assured by reason you still have breath, that He is not finished with you. In fact He longs for you to step into position even more than you long to.

I don’t care if you totally surprised your parents starting your life in the back seat of a ‘57 Chevy, make no mistake, God was not caught off guard. He gave you your life, and it came after He had a purpose He desired to fulfill, and chose you to do it. Jesus has placed each of us here to impact this world in a specific way – to convey the heart of God in a unique way only you can.

Don’t be afraid of drawing close to Him. He has intentionally prepared a place just for you. No one can fill your spot; no one can hold you back, just you. Enjoy! He's just that in to you.