Birds are one of God’s most beautiful creations. Looking out our window, I can see a whole community of birds — goldfinches, robins, bald eagles, Baltimore orioles, and chickadees. Each has its own color, song, and eating level. At the end of Matthew 6:26, Jesus says of birds, “they neither sow nor reap ... and yet your heavenly Father feeds them.”

Another beautiful community God created is the community of believers — His church. This community includes people of many colors and cultures. The people of this community may sing different songs of praise to God, but they are united by their faith in Jesus. Members of this community may be at different levels in their faith journeys, yet like the birds, your heavenly Father feeds them the spiritual food they need.