Tiny Reminders

The hummingbirds have been very busy at our feeder lately. In fact, I need to fill the clear glass feeder again today. I could sit or stand and watch the tiny birds all day. They like to perch on the very top of the feeder or they even sit on the metal string hanger as they survey the landscape they have chosen to live in. 

One of the hummingbirds stakes its claim on the feeder and battles any other hummingbird that tries to draw a sip of the sweet syrupy juice. They fly off together doing 'battle' and pretty soon one of the birds returns to the feeder triumphant.

We know approximately where one nest is because the bird or birds frequently fly back to an evergreen tree over the fence from our back yard. It is well hidden and well protected from predators. I remember finding a hummingbird nest once and was in awe of the delicate hanging shelter.

"Jesus replied, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head,"" (Matthew 8:20 NIV).

Jesus was warning potential disciples that the way of following Him would not be easy. It isn't always easy for us either. Every decision we make involves examination of the issue to be sure the right choice is made. If we hurry or make a snap decision we may find ourselves in a sinful situation. Then we must confess our sin and ask for God's forgiveness.

Most of us, like the hummingbirds, have homes where we lay our heads at night.

Thank you, Jesus, for showing us how to follow You. Help us make good decisions, as evidence of our dedication to Your Way. Thank you for our homes and please be with those who have recently lost their homes to fires.
Amen.