“Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into their barns; yet your Heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much better than they?” (Matthew 6:26).

Hunter and Larry were eating their lunch at the corner restaurant. As they looked up, Marty was coming around the corner and stepping into the same restaurant. Hunter motioned for Marty to come on over and join them as they had just placed their orders. Their waitress stopped by, took Marty’s order and said, “I’ll have those orders out in just a moment. Enjoy your time together, men.” As the three started talking, Marty shared with the men how it was a real blessing for him to be able to join them today. He said to his friends, “I am just worried sick. Notifications are coming out that there’s going to be another round of layoffs at the plant. Here I am fifty-eight years old, and what am I ever going to do if I lose my job?” The men sympathized with him. In fact, Hunter reminded him that the same thing happened to him a few years ago. He continued by saying, “It was really hard on us. I will admit. But honestly, Marty, I would not change anything! The Lord supplied for us, just as He will do for you. One of the great blessings during the time that I lost my job was in my daily Bible reading. I came to Matthew chapter six and read about how the birds do not fret and worry. Our Creator God takes care of them, and then on top of that, Marty, we are reminded that we are of more value than the birds.” Larry continued the discussion by saying, “We really will be praying for you, Marty. But if the birds don’t worry, then follow their example! Speaking of birds, here comes your chicken sandwich!”

For today: Rest in the fact that you are of far greater value than the birds and that God has a wonderful plan for your life.