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    OBSERVE intently the birds of heaven, because they do not sow seed or reap or gather into storehouses; still your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not worth more than they are?" (Matthew 6:26) Jesus Christ said these words in a famous sermon given on a mountainside near the Sea of Galilee. His audience was not limited to his followers. A great crowd of potential disciples from all parts of the land were present. Many of them were poor people who had brought the sick for Jesus to cure.—Matthew 4:23–5:2; Luke 6:17-20.

    Having cured all the ailing ones, Jesus gave attention to the more important spiritual needs. Among the lessons he taught was the one mentioned above.

    The birds of heaven have been in existence for a long time. Some of them feed on insects, others on fruit and seeds. If God has made available such abundant provisions for the birds, surely he is capable of helping his human servants to obtain their daily bread. He may do this by helping them to find employment so as to earn money for food. Or he may grant them success in growing their own food. As for times of emergency, God can move the hearts of kind neighbors and friends to share with needy ones what food they have.

    There is much more that we can learn by carefully observing bird life. God has created birds with marvelous instincts to make nests in which they can raise their offspring.THere are two different kinds of nests. THere are nest of an African rock martin. It is built on the face of a rock or on the wall of a house. The roof of such nests is an overhanging rock or the eaves of a building. The floor of the nest is made of tiny mud pellets stuck together in the shape of a cup. Both male and female work hard to collect mud pellets and may take over a month to complete their nest. Then they line it with grass and feathers. Both share in feeding their young. What appears below is the nest of a male masked weaver. This industrious African bird builds its nest using blades of grass or strips of other vegetation. It can complete a nest in one day and may weave more than 30 in one season!

    The lesson? If God provides birds with such skills and abundant materials to make nests, surely he can help his human servants to get needed housing. However, Jesus showed that something else is necessary if we want God to help us obtain our material necessities. "Keep on, then, seeking first the kingdom and his righteousness, and all these other things will be added to you," Jesus promised. (Matthew 6:33) You may wonder, 'What is involved in seeking God's Kingdom first?'


    Even in this troubled world, you can gain happiness from accurate Bible knowledge of God, his Kingdom, and his wonderful purpose for mankind.
    With all my pleasure and kindness i will answer to anyone who would like to UNDERSTAND and without offense..


    [If you have something to say to me, Wise, please say it in private. I'll probably ignore you, but still, say it in private.]
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  • #2
    This thread has potential.
    Achkerov kute.

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    • #3
      I agree, I posted that I have been quite inspired and seek salvation. Also the picture of the illuminating Jesus is very soothing and hypnotizing.

      Anon, I am waiting for "a race".

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      • #4
        OK Blonde green eyed Jesus is not doing it for me sorry.

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        • #5
          Well perhaps we can find you a more darker and exotic version of Jesus, I believe it was during the Renaissance that he gained a brunette image. Jesus appeals to all, didn't you know? For me he appears as an illuminating Tom Cruise, except it deviates me from thinking holy thoughts as I find myself fighting with the sinful images.

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          • #6
            Amen brother. Preach on

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            • #7
              Originally posted by anileve Well perhaps we can find you a more darker and exotic version of Jesus, I believe it was during the Renaissance that he gained a brunette image. Jesus appeals to all, didn't you know? For me he appears as an illuminating Tom Cruise, except it deviates me from thinking holy thoughts as I find myself fighting with the sinful images.
              Tom Cruise is a short guy with a big head and funny nose. That's probably exactly what Jesus looked like. Except for the big head part.

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              • #8
                No one knows exactly what Jesus looks like. Isn't it funny that he looks Armenian to Armenians...and Black to African Americans? Hm...Maybe this means that we all have an image of him in our hearts, maybe representing ourselves. Alright, let's not get into the Christian debate again..this is getting a little boring.

                As for what birds can teach us...NOTHING...
                Those buggers crap on everything in sight. They have no manners, and they are very egocentric! Damnit..screw birds..I hate them....

                ...maybe it's cuz I envy them. I wanna be able to take a dump on someone..... Hey wait, aren't there people who have fetishes about this? Gr..I need help <it's the flu!

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                • #9
                  I looked at that picture in the original post. If Jesus is in fact the 70's porn star he appears to be, I may grow to like him.

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                  • #10
                    LOL Arvest jan...don't you love proving my points?
                    WOW. This made my day!

                    70's porn star huh?

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