Snow Day

It has snowed most of the day with winds out of the north and so everything is dusted in white and there isn't much activity outside our windows.... even the birds aren't using the feeder.  It makes me wonder, where do the animals and birds go when it snows and storms? 


House pets can obviously go inside.  Cows and horses always find a wind break or a shelter if they can and they grow thick coats to protect them against such elements, but even then if they are exposed for too long at to cold a temperature or in to deep a snow they will succumb to the elements.  Ranchers and Farmers have to keep up with their livestock in these kinds of conditions all the time. 


But what about wildlife... they will also perish if the elements are to bad for to long.  I guess that is part of the cycle of life as it is called.  But I am also reminded that the Bible tells us that God's eye is on the sparrow and He knows if one falls to the ground.  I trust that God provides what the animals need, but just to help with that I always keep birdseed out and if more than the birds find it to enjoy that's alright with me. 


As I reflected upon this day - I am reminded that if God knows about the sparrow (and every other creature He has made); He certainly knows about me, about each of us as His divine creation - as His children.  He is watching over each of us and shields us.  Psalm 91:4 reminds us of God's protection:  "He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart."  What a glorious reminder of how much God cares for each of us. 


Hmmmm, snow days are good for something... even when you're an adult.  May you feel God's love today.