We have a bird feeder hanging just outside of our kitchen window that attracts many of our neighborhood sparrows, cardinals and finches. Typically, when a bird approaches to eat and sees me standing on the other side of the window, he quickly flees. Every now and then, I can catch a glimpse of these beauties eating their breakfast without them realizing I’m there.
One morning, there was a bird who swooped down toward the feeder and began pecking at the seeds in the dish. Despite seeing me, he stayed and continued to eat. It caused me to pause for a moment, as this was unusual. I had the thought that he must be really hungry. He was so concerned about satisfying his hunger, that it became his focus, even though he was aware of my presence. His hunger was greater than his fear.
When the bird chose to stay and feed, instead of flying away worried, it reminded me of Martha and Mary in Luke 10:38-42. Martha was “worried and upset about many things,” while Mary sat at Jesus’ feet, listening to what He said – feeding, if you will.
In our world today, it’s easy to allow our fears and worries to keep us away from feeding on the words of Jesus. It’s kind of ironic really.
Our fears and worries keep us away from the Word, but the Word is that which keeps away our fears and worries.
Suzie Inglis
John 6:35 reminds us who Jesus is:
Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.
As I think about how we can go be radiant this week, I can think of no better way than spending time nourishing ourselves in the Word. Let us go to Jesus, feed on TRUTH and remember in whom we believe.
May our hunger for Jesus always be greater than our fears.
Go Be Radiant 
Love the analogy…the bird was not distressed because he was focused on that which he truly needed.
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Thank you. Exactly! May we be focused, not on our distress, but on that which we truly need.
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Good morning, Suzie! Always love seeing your emails in my inbox because I know there will be a thought worth pondering in your message. Ironically, I caught sight of a hummingbird at our feeder just minutes before I read your email. I love it when God does that. It’s like He’s saying, “pay attention, you need this!” Have I been hungry for God’s Word lately? I am always hungry for God but do I depend on banquets I’ve feasted on in the past or do I go to His Word for a fresh meal? Thanks for making me ponder!
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Good morning my friend! Thank you for sharing. I love your question about depending on banquets in the past or going to God’s Word for a fresh meal. I hope to write more about that in an upcoming post about Psalm 23. Big hug to you!
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