Taken for Granted

Fountain Creek Regional Park, Fountain, Colorado

There is nothing spectacular about sighting a Robin in our backyards. We expect to see them tilting their heads, listening for the slightest movement that might signify breakfast. If a Red-tailed Hawk sat on our fence or a Bald Eagle soared over our house, we'd take note, but not a Robin.

Most of us reading this blog would compare ourselves to the Robin.There is nothing spectacular about us. We can't throw a 95 mph fastball, host a daytime television program or write legislation that will eradicate hunger. We change diapers, push pencils and mow yards; not front page stuff.

"Even the sparrow finds a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, at your altars, O LORD of hosts, my King and my God." Psalm 84:3 English Standard Version

Don't miss the word, "even." Sparrows and swallows are common birds. They don't grab our attention like eagles or hawks. I don't take note of swallows at my in-laws farm.  They are a nuisance. But "even" the sparrow and swallow are important to God.

And so are you. Jesus died and lives for you; "even" you.

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Text and Photographs ©Copyright 2012-2014 Douglas P. Brauner.  ARR.