We were eating sandwiches on a bench at the kiosk of the marketplace of
a town in Belgium. There was a streetfair going on that day, and myriads
of people were streaming by. Merchants were selling their wares on
stands or on bed sheets laid out over the pavement, and amidst the noise
and confusion, some kids were terrorizing the pigeons and gulls who were
desperately seeking handouts from the "giants" surrounding them.
Then the unexpected happened. A tourist threw half of his wrapped
sandwich out onto the ground. A gull picked it up and proudly strutted
around with its price possession, taking care to avoid being stepped on
by the many pedestrians, as well as the terrorizing kids nearby.
The gull eventually succeeded in pecking a tiny hole in the package and
he stopped his strutting to try and partake of its contents. One
passerby took pity on him, and stooping down, managed to remove the
wrapping from the rest of the sandwich. The gull was delighted, and with
its tummy soon full, he couldn't help but sing (or should I say "squawk"? Our
own singing can make other people deaf as well! Just ask my kids!) to its
heart's content. I have no doubt that these were shouts of joy, a
tribute to the Maker who provides for the birds of the air.
I
realized then and there the reality of the following Bible text: "You
prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my
head with oil; my cup overflows." (Ps 23:5 NIV)
We may be
surrounded by grouchy critics, enemies of the soul, but God will provide
for us. He will come through, no matter what. We do, indeed, have valid
reasons to "sing and make music to the Lord." If He cares for these
birds of the air (See Matt 6:26), how much more will He take care of us!
We truly have nothing to worry about!
Thank You Lord for the
feast that You prepare for us amidst our many enemies. We truly trust in
You, for You always stand up for us. I love You!
Any leftovers?
Don't throw them in the garbage. Our feathered friends would be more
than delighted to relieve you of them!
Rob Chaffart
Illustrator Message
Today's Bible Verse:
"Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at
his tabernacle will I sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make
music to the Lord." (Ps 27:6)
Leftover Delight. Devotions from the Psalms (23:5 and 27:6)
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