Those of you who know the film Mary Poppins will remember the
famous lyrics of the song Tuppence a Bag, "Feed the birds"...
Whether pigeons or blue-tits, robins or sparrows, thrushes, warblers or
many other types of bird - all are part of God's "Good" Creation.
This weekend marks for many families a time when they (including I)
will be sitting by the window as part of the BBC Big Garden Birdwatch
trying to identify birds that come into our gardens looking for
food/water and shelter.
Some of us will have cleaned and filled up our water trays/bowls and
bird baths to the brim, as well as providing food and much needed
shelter...but do we do this all year round? Do we provide a welcome to
these visitors whatever the time of year or weather, demonstrate our love
and show them that we care?
God's "Good Creation" includes every winged bird according to its
kind....(Genesis 1v21) and therefore surely we can recognise that God's love
is for all creatures and not just humankind.
Will you feed the birds....?
© Stephen Allen Jan 2023
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