And whatever you do in
word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the
Father through Him. (Colossians 3: 17 NKJV)
Three
unexpected guests meandered onto my lawn. Even when I stepped outside to
photograph them, they ignored me.
A pair of
stately sandhill cranes sheltered their furry, brown offspring between them.
They stabbed long beaks into the grass to find breakfast. The little one stared
at one parent and then the other. Finally, he imitated their actions with his
shorter beak.
The adults
moved down the shoreline out of sight. Instead of following them, the baby
wandered to the lake. He waded into the water plants and almost disappeared in
the foliage.
I listened
for a reprimand or a quick return. But the parents remained out of sight. After
a few minutes, the drifter crept back up the bank and found his parents.
The trio
returned to my yard and continued to my neighbor’s. Occasionally, heads popped
up and eyes scanned the area to be sure they were safe. They calmly ate with
their offspring learning to eat by watching them.
The birds
showed me what Christians are to do as we follow Jesus. Demonstrate his love so that we can be more
like Him. Gently teach by example.
Alan
frequently said, “We never know who is watching. We influence a lot of people.”
We need to
be sure that we are a positive example with our lives.
Father, thank you for
continually teaching me with your creation. Help me to be a good example in the
way I live. Amen
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