All Creatures of Our God and King

A story was told of St Francis of Assisi. While he was hiking through Italy's Spoleto Valley, he came up on a flock of birds, when they did not fly away, he decided to preach to them. "My brother and sister birds, you should praise your creator and always love Him. He gave you feathers for clothes, wings to fly and all other things you need. It is God who made your home in thin, pure air. Without sowing or reaping, you received God's guidance and protection." The flock it is said, then flew off rejoicing.

Yes, it is so true for us too. " Without sowing or reaping, you received God's guidance and protection." What did we really do to deserve God's guidance and protection? Thinking through... really, none.

This story was based on sound theology, reflected clearly in Psalm 148. Even the birds flew off rejoicing, what are we waiting for? We, all of creatures who benefited most from God's blessings..

Taken from Then Sing My Soul, Robert J. Morgan, 2003.