2 Thessalonians 3:3 (ESV)
But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard
you against the evil one.
I recently read a story about a cockatoo named Dustme.
Here is the story told by a family member of Dustme.
Dustme is a cockatoo that has become an interesting part
of my daughter's household.
He is very curious, and every time I visit, they have a
new story of his antics. He's learned to imitate the 'phone, bark when the dog
doesn't, and tap on the aquarium so the fish pay attention. He is now on
friendly terms with the Yorkie since he lost the battle which cost him most of
the feathers he had at the time.
He has a large cage near the front window, and he can
watch the world go by when his family is at work. The first one home opens the
cage and gives him his freedom -- as long as he stays off the kitchen
cupboards.
One day last summer, Dustme decided to escape when the
outside door was open. Can you just imagine how he felt? "Fresh air, no
walls, no restrictions at all!" First he landed on the eave, then off to
the birch tree's lowest branch. When anyone got too close, he went just out of
reach. The family's greatest concern was where he would go to sleep or eat and
whether he would fit in with other birds.
What no one noticed was the interest the ravens were
taking in this unusual fowl. Once Dustme became aware of it, he found a
friendly shoulder to perch on and went back inside.
Isn’t that just like us! God's restrictions are for our
protection and benefit. Yet we want to do it ourselves. We don't always see the
peril right away. Thankfully, the Lord is aware of all our needs and
shortcomings, and offers His protection before we ask.
Dear Lord, help us to be aware of the snares Satan has
laid down for us. Give us courage to go forth and do as You would have for us to
do. Keep us safe and help us to make the right decisions. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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