We saw a bunny outside our back door. The was, certainly, an unusual sight for us. Eldest son, Enoch leaped outside, at his mother’s focus, to bring the bunny a carrot and to try to catch the elusive sight, in our neighborhood, on camera. {How positively, “ghetto” of us, I am sure} Littlest Walker boy bounded after big brother with carrot and bare feet. I am yelling, why no shoes. Father Walker reminds me, they are boys, this is their initiation, if they cut their feet. Oh, I realize that this is feminine of me, to be worried about the skin on their feet when there is footage to run. {Another “Charrette” moment} I must consume myself about other things at such times, I must remember that they are little wanderers and this is their little world. Their earthly dominion, so to speak.
In meditation of the Lord being our shepherd, that the pastor directed us, this interjection of natural revelation afforded me a solemn opportunity to see God’s dealings with me. Sometimes, I can identify with the bunny, far more than a sheep. How often, like that bunny, I hop into God’s presence and then away, before receiving the blessing of God’s provision for me. The thought that he cares enough, as my boys did, to run out of the door, barefooted to get that carrot to me, was endearing to me about my precious Lord. He who cares for the birds and the wildlife and gives provision to them as well as myself, also provides beautiful snapshots of His love in the relationships that we are involved in. Jehovah-Jireh, my provider, I bask in your presence and thank you for the opportunity to enter into your presence before I start my day. Give, I pray yourself in relationship, far more than the carrot, that is in Your hand; Because of the sacrifice of Christ. Amen.
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