The sun was shining, and birdsongs filled the air. It was time to clean and refill bird feeders.
Feeders attract birds I ordinarily wouldn’t see such as cedar waxwings, orioles, all kinds of woodpeckers, and more. Wild bird food can be slim pickings in early spring and some of the migrating birds are almost played out after flying all the way to Indiana from Central America and Mexico.
Scrubbing took me awhile and required a lot of “elbow grease.” Armed with fresh suet cakes, birdseed, thistle seed, and nectar, I set the table for my feathered friends.
While I was in the house, I hadn’t heard all the racket in the treetops, but I sure did when I went outside! The birds made it plain they didn’t want me near their feeders. I was cussed out by the very birds dependent on me for food!
This situation reminded me of the verses in Matthew 10
Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside of the Heavenly Father’s care.And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.
I often ask God, “Why don’t You answer my prayers the way I want You to?” Over the years I’ve learned He sees what is lacking in me and that His Word is the food I do need.
