“The birds of the sky live beside the springs; they sing among the foliage.” [Psalm 104:12 God the Creator, HCSB]
We have a cedar tree in our front yard on the side of our house. It has grown higher than the roof now, and wide enough to fill the space between the house and the fence. It was the first tree we planted when we moved in.
Lately, that tree is full of birds, little birds. (I think they are nesting now.) Whenever I exit our front door, I can hear the birdsong coming from that tree. Often, I will walk around the front of the house to get a bit of fresh air and the birds will sing all the while I walk.
Hearing them sing always reminds me of Matthew 6:26: “Look at the birds of the sky: They don’t sow or reap or gather into barns, yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren’t you worth more than they?” [HCSB]
That Scripture is a reminder that we are not to worry or be anxious about our lives. Whatever happens, whatever circumstance arises, whatever situation changes, God knows. And He not only knows (and knew before it happened) but He also cares. And He not only cares but is able to provide for us just as He does those little birds.
As I listen to the birds singing, I imagine that they are praising their Creator. I imagine they are thanking Him for His care. And as I listen, I want to add my voice to theirs, praising my Creator and thanking my LORD.
“I will sing to the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God while I live.” [Psalm 104:33 HCSB]
