Lessons can be learned within each chapter of life's story if we will just listen to the storyteller – God. Again, God reveals His great love through my grandson, Jude.
A conversion van named “Rosie” is new to our family, but, not new to my life. I have known her for 14 years. She and I first met when the gospel trio I sang with, Southern Charm, purchased her for our traveling needs. Yes, I name my vehicles and when I became the sole owner of “Rosie” the name she received back in 1999 stayed with her. I promise there is a reason I am telling you about “Rosie”. She is now also a part of Jude’s life; she is his ride to preschool.
So, since “Rosie” is a big girl, I have to arrive early to Jude’s preschool to get a parking space she fits in along the curb. A few days ago we arrived early and just took in the scenery as we waited for the opening of the door to learning!
Waiting in the van I glance out the front window and see fluttering going on in the shrubs. “Look, Jude! There are sparrows! Do you see them?” I watch for his eyes to glisten meaning he has found what he was searching for. “Yes, Granna, I see them!” The lesson begins...
Jude is facing forward, very still and has a concentrated stare toward the shrubs. He then makes a very serious statement, “I have to face this way, Granna, so the birds can see my hair. I want them to see I have hair like them.” As you will see in the picture of Jude, his hair is very much in style with the bangs up in the front. Although a sparrow's hair doesn't stick up that much, I still hear God. Through this child’s eyes God has shown me once again how all of His creation is connected with a story to tell.
Jude is facing forward, very still and has a concentrated stare toward the shrubs. He then makes a very serious statement, “I have to face this way, Granna, so the birds can see my hair. I want them to see I have hair like them.” As you will see in the picture of Jude, his hair is very much in style with the bangs up in the front. Although a sparrow's hair doesn't stick up that much, I still hear God. Through this child’s eyes God has shown me once again how all of His creation is connected with a story to tell.
This Bible scripture is a portrait of love and provision as Jesus speaks of a little sparrow; “But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.” Matthew 10:30-31.
If God loves and takes care of even the little sparrow, how much more will He take care of us? Just like the sparrow, we all have needs and God is our provider; uncommonly common.
The door to preschool opens and Jude runs in to learn. I leave in “Rosie” having already learned. Driving away I have a smile on my face and am praising God for His provision!
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