6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given
to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with
your faith; 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; 8 if
it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give
generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it
cheerfully.
As I proceeded on my morning walk I was
positive…something lay dead on the road just ahead of me. The evidence was
clear- the area was covered with vultures. As I drew near, I could see the
remains of what used to be a raccoon. Its bones remained, but all of the flesh
was gone, and the birds were feasting on every last scrape.
The birds were very bold and unafraid, standing their
ground until I was within a yard or so of their meal. I took a good look, and,
I must say, those birds really repulsed me. Their black feathers seemed all
askew, not sleek and smooth like the blackbirds I saw growing up in Michigan.
Some had red marking around their beak, reminding me of the flesh they were
eating. Their beaks were curved and foreboding looking- ready to dig into the
dead and rotting raccoon remains. I was really quite appalled by the scene, and
those ugly birds made me cringe! I prefer the delightful, chirpy, pretty birds-
those which are pleasing to the eye and sing a melody for me to listen to. But
then I thought, God made all the birds, and for each one He gave a purpose.
That purpose may be spreading seed, giving beauty to the eye of t beholder,
or perhaps, even being the cleanup crew…. The scavengers who pick away at dead
animal remains.
Just as God made all kinds of birds, He made all kinds of
people. Some are more lovely on the outside than other, and some have “cleaner”
jobs than others. However, each person has a purpose for being on this earth.
I am thankful God sees through His eyes of love as He
looks down upon humanity. He sees each of us with the potential He gave us, not
judging us by our looks or the “delightfulness” of our jobs.
My vision is shallow and slanted, even when I observe
God’s creatures. How wrong for me to be so judgmental. I pray God will give me
eyes and a heart to see beauty in all of His creation ..not just what I deem
deserving. Likewise, I want to see and admire people for who they are..
children of God, made in His image.
Dear Lord, thank You for making each of us for a purpose.
Help u snot judge others by their looks instead help us to love each one knowing
that You have made them for a purpose. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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