Heaven Bound

 “But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good,  treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God—  having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with such people”. 2 Tomothy 3:1-5

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A few days ago we found a fledgling Robin hopping across our lawn. Apparently it had fallen from its nest and the poor scrawny featherless thing was helpless to do anything about it. Equally helpless were it’s parents and yes, it is parents- as I found by googling the subject-  as both male and female Robins feed the hatchlings until they are ready to leave the nest.

Having no idea where the actual nest was (likely high in one of the Cottonwood trees that surround our property) we constructed a makeshift nest from a wire basket and an old towel. Suspended off the ground we were hopeful at this point that the little thing would no longer be vulnerable to predators – including our favorite resident cat. Mr. Dibbles who is known far and wide for his predatory skills. And so far, so good. The mom and pop are regularly bringing it worms and we are changing the soiled part of the basket daily to provide a comfortable and safe resting place for the little fella until he is able to fly.  Just in the last couple of days he has sprouted a good amount of fuzz that is giving us great hope.

It’s been rewarding to watch these attentive parents. A sad contrast to human parents who use and abuse their own children (if they even make it to birth). A couple of months ago a woman went on a two week vacation to the Bahamas leaving her 16 month old home alone in a crib. And when she returned…shock, shock, the poor little thing was dead. And this is not an isolated incident. How can this be! Even birds and animals care for their young more than that.

It might seem a bit crazy but I pray each night for the little bird I have dubbed Little Bit. As far as I know he will be on his own until the sun comes up and his mom and dad return with worms. Away from his home nest and siblings it’s got to be a bit scary even for a bird. But as we know the Lords eye is on every sparrow that falls and I’m pretty sure that includes Robins too.

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“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem they shall prosper who love thee” Psalm 122:6

Watching and waiting with YOU for the soon return of Jesus! Cindy