Which Bird Are You?

 

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, O LORD Almighty, my King and my God. Psalm 84:3

Believe it or not, there are hundreds of birds mentioned in Scripture.

Eagles –Isaiah 40:31 says we will be like eagles: strong and able to soar at amazing heights (sounds like Superman). They are symbols of power and strength.
 

 

Doves are small, usually white birds that coo a lot – all night long! Matthew 3:16 says the Holy Spirit descended like a dove. They are symbols of peace and serenity. 

Ravens are large black birds that feast on dead animals. In Genesis, Noah released one from the ark and it didn’t return. It probably got distracted, eating bodies. Gross. They symbolize cruelty and Satan.

Peacocks are one of the most beautiful birds; they love to strut and show off their magnificent tails. No wonder Solomon was captivated by them. They are symbols of glory, pride, and the all-seeing eyes of God.

 

Ossifrages are huge vultures with a bite so strong it can break bones. It doesn’t symbolize anything – I just had to throw it in here because I’ve never heard of it before.
 

And my favorite:
 

Sparrows are small, nondescript  birds, They’re not worth much because they’re everywhere.

A dime a dozen.

• I can’t be an eagle; I’m not strong and powerful.
• I’m certainly not a dove; I’m hardly ever serene.
• No way I’m a peacock; I’m have nothing to strut.

But I can be a sparrow: insignificant, nondescript, nothing to set me apart.

 

Except to God.

• To Him, I am his child, forgiven by mercy, saved by grace.
• To Him, I am precious; Zechariah 2:8 says I am the apple of His eye.
• To Him, I am unique, gifted, one of a kind.

I am so special to God that I have a place by his altar.

• He is King of Kings yet I am welcome at his throne.
• He is Lord of Lords yet I live in the shadow of His wings.
• He is Almighty God and yet Deuteronomy 32:11 says He cares for me with the tenderness of an eagle caring for her young.

Heavenly Father, let me never forget that I am loved!



 

How does God show His love for you?

 

Bad Mommy

Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Matthew 6:26

You’ve heard of angry birds – well, at my house, it’s hungry birds. I sit in my rocker, by a window, every morning. Outside are four birdfeeders. I watch the sparrows and doves come and eat.





My feeders are empty.



For the past few days, I’ve seen the empty feeders and said to myself, “Self, you need to go out and fill the feeders. A few minutes later, I get up and walk into my day, never giving them another thought.

I’m a bad bird-mommy!

It occurred to me this morning – what if God was as nonchalant about feeding us? What if He got involved in the activities of the day and forgot us? What if He looked at us and said, “I’ll get to you later.”

Praise God that He loves us and will never forget us. He will never leave us to fend for ourselves. For some, His provision seems sparse and we don’t always understand but we have to trust in His goodness.
 

 

 

Excuse me for a minute – I need to go feed the birds!

 

 

How has your faith been stretched when you have to trust He will care for you in difficult situations?

How have you seen God’s provision in your circumstances?