Under His Watchful Care

Have you been noticing an overabundance of acorns in your yard this year? We certainly have! My precious husband has spent a good chunk of time the last few weekends cleaning off the driveway.  And then a few hours later, a new crop of acorns have fallen.  We just can’t seem to keep up.

I was standing outside talking with my neighbor about the “acorn craziness” one afternoon and he reminded me that there is a Farmers Almanac theory that prior to a hard winter, more acorns will naturally be produced.  It is believed that this happens as a way to provide in advance for squirrels who will need a little more food for the rough winter to come.  How marvelous are the works of our Lord!!

Perhaps it is just a theory, but it wouldn’t surprise me that our Heavenly Father who cares so lovingly for His creation would plan for the provision needed in the next few months.

His love knows no bounds.  His grace is unfathomable.  His mercies are new every morning.

And although squirrels aren’t mentioned specifically in the Bible, scripture is clear that Christ cares about the animals.  In fact, the sparrows are of such worth to Him that not a single one is forgotten.  And yet, He values us more.

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The evidence of His love and mercy are all around us!  Do we recognize His provision in our daily lives?  Sometimes that provision can come in small ways.  Perhaps in the form of a smile on a strangers face, a helping hand when we really need it, the sun shining after a string of rainy days, an unexpected thank you, a deadline extension, or even just a clear thought in the midst of chaos.

Other times Christ’s provision can certainly be felt on a grander scale – learning the test results came back clear, landing the much needed job, finding out insurance will cover unplanned losses, or having the adoption finally work out.  And sometimes His greatest provision of all is feeling peace even in the middle of turmoil.  And just like providing for the squirrels for the coming winter, His perfect timing can be felt in our lives as well.

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I love that old hymn “His Eye Is on The Sparrow.”  I’m so comforted and encouraged by the words based on the same verses from Matthew.

My prayer is that we take time today just to praise Him.  To acknowledge His love. To recognize His perfect provision in our lives.  And turn over all the worries, the fears, the doubts and replace those feelings with complete trust in a lovingly Heavenly Father who carefully watches over us.