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Bantum chicks, just a few days old. Resting.

We have chicks at our house now; dream come true for my animal loving son.  These little Bantum chicks were my favorite, and they really seemed to like me too.  As often as possible, I'd get them from the mudroom shower stall that we had converted into a chick nursery, snuggle them up close to my warm, and the tiny balls of fluff would fall asleep in my hands safe and secure.  I'm not really their mama, but I loved to be a mama to them, even if for a few moments.  I enjoyed watching them trust me, fear of being caught abating, when they realized that I was warm and gentle.

And have you ever thought about how much God enjoys it when we trust him, and enjoy his gentle care and love for us?  Can you settle down in the palm of his hand, rest your head on the one nearest, and fall asleep, trusting him to take care of all the details that need attended to?

One of our chicks couldn't rest in my hand.  The whole time she would peep and squeek, trying to get away, even when I used my best mama techniques.

Am I like that?  Do I struggle and squeak, even when in God's caring hand?  God says,  "Come unto me, . . . and I will give you rest."  Matthew 11:28.  Isn't now a good time to start resting; settling down and even falling asleep, and letting God take care of me, even as downy little chicks rest in my hand?  Jesus knows we need rest.  Thats why he gave us the Sabbath.

I'm choosing to rest today in Jesus' nail scared hands.  How about you?
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  1. ~marci~June 19, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Many object lessons from those chicks in store for you. Love your imagery of rest. Brings peace.

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  2. JaniceJune 22, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Thank you so much for this wonderful message that immediately humbled me. Beautiful....

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