Today I decided that considering that it was incredibly perfect outside, I was going to do my devos and prayer time out in my back yard.
As I was in the middle of praying and talking some things out with Jesus, I paused and began to look around at my surroundings.
My backyard is filled with pretty large/tall trees completely encircling my house, and I began to think about what it takes for a tiny seed to grow into this massive tree that my dad is currently building a tree-house in for my brothers. I considered the amount of rainfall needed, the amount of sunlight, the nutrients in the soil, etc.
As I was in the process of admiring the trees themselves, I began to notice the birds fluttering around them, the nests that were built within the tree branches.. These nests that provide rest, storage, and safety for these birds..
And then, as much I hate them and greatly fear them, I noticed the bees buzzing throughout my backyard also. I thought about pollination, and what it takes for a tiny, seemingly insubstantial bee to even survive...
And it hit me..
The God of the entire universe created each of these things. He knew exactly what it would take for each type of tree to grow into such a large, grand part of nature. He recognized the amount of water fall it would need, He knew the perfect amount of sunlight it would need for it to not simply dry out and die, He knew the exact soil nutrients it would need to grow and thrive.
And the birds. He knew they would need such a place for safety and protection. Somewhere high above the ground so it didn't become simple prey for other animals. The bees, He enabled the pollination process, He knew that such a miniscule insect would do for plant life, He knew what each one needs to survive...
All that to say, it occurred to me as I sat there admiring some of the creations of God, that if the mighty and powerful God of the universe.. Who created absolutely everything, can provide a way for tiny insects to eat and contribute to the sustenance of plant life; for the birds of the air a place to raise their young, remain protected; and for trees, to grow into all their grandeur...
How much MORE are we cared for, protected, provided for?
Lately, I have been struggling with trying to understand God's plan, and purpose, and future for me. I became mildly frustrated as I wrestled with fear and doubt that God didn't have a plan for my life.. That what I desired for my life is clearly is not determined by me, but by Him.. And that certain things were going to play out differently in my future than what I may have originally dreamed up.
But in that moment, I was able to rest in the knowledge and the promise that who am I to fear and to doubt His provision and protection and plan for my life when right in front of my eyes He was abundantly providing perfectly for His creations that surrounded me?
“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 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? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life? “And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."
Matthew 6:25-34.
What right do I have to
He has all the details on how to raise up a portion of wildlife, I'm pretty sure He can handle each detail of the magnificent plans and purposes He has for our lives.
We have no reason to fear or worry or doubt the abundance, provision, planning, or the hand of God upon our lives. Rest in the truth and reassurance that regardless of whether we can see it or not, God has something for each of our lives far greater than we can imagine, and therefore we have no reason to fear or worry.
Amen to that.
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