Jesus said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26

My neighbor texted that I had a couple birds stuck in my tent – Well, I had the zipper all the way down, so it is a surprise but not unheard of – Yet, I had but not just 1, nor 2, I had 4 birds – yeah FOUR! wow…  I am glad I was home to unzip it and half the time I leave it open for easy out in case some bird comes in.  This time, I believe it was one of those big swoops of many birds that all come in all at once and pace your yard for bugs – and since I had just cut the lawn- there were lots and lots of new places to look for bugs…  BUGS…  But this one bird just poked around, didn’t fly out like the other 3 birds, just walked and walked – sometimes tried a little flying but no…  just walked and walked – walked under my chair – under my feet – I couldn’t tell if he was following me but he didn’t take much of the broken peanuts and cheerios I brought out for him… just wandered and every once in a while looked at me.  

Why do the birds flee and why do they stay? what makes them comfortable and what doesn’t?  I started to doubt that this bird cared or could hear me – perhaps felt my movements – but seemed undaunted by the lack of flying…  but then again all the other birds had left, where would he have gone? hmmm…  I did pray for the bird and asked the person I was texting at that moment to pray too – and then as I looked away then caught the image of 2 birds flying and realized he was gone…  Another bird came looking for him (?) – and NOW this bird could fly (?) – Hmmm…  Wow…  Well that is certainly how it appeared to me!!! WOW…

How we are to follow the birds – not just appreciate that they are taken care of by the Lord – but look for the partner to help us get out of our lostness – and also be one that helps others. And when we are all alone – trust that Jesus is with us – because He is – He is there looking at those birds – and you too…  “Birds of a feather” – flock together… 

From Psalm 84:1-4

How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young – a place near your altar, Lord Almighty, my King and my God. Blessed are those who dwell in your house; they are ever praising you.