The promises

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“I’ve got sunshine, on a cloudy day.” (William “Smokey” Robinson)

“For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.” (2 Corinthians 1:20 KJV)

It snowed a couple of inches last night and today as I look out my window at the bird feeders I see hundreds of birds. Possibly thousands, I have no way of counting them. My granny started feeding the birds outside this window years ago. How many years ago, I don’t know. Somewhere between fifty to eighty years ago the birds were being fed here in the same spot by my granny. As a kid in the 1950’s I remember birdhouses sitting on post all around the farmhouse. Some are still there and have been used by generations upon generations of birds. Out by the shop on a post there is an antique Krispy Saltine Cracker can that the birds have nested in ever since crackers came in cans. Feeding the birds here is a family tradition, and since my granny has been gone, I have tried to carry it on. The bird populations have changed over the years though. Today I still have the cardinals, blue jays, sparrows, finches, chickadees, juncos, doves, tufted titmouse, brown-headed cowbirds, and various woodpeckers. What are new are the starlings and the black birds. Hundreds upon hundreds of them seem to find their way to my feeders when the weather is cold and snowy. I think they have flourished because of the number of cattle that are raised in the area. Many acres have been cleared over the years to produce pastures for cattle, where as fifty years ago there was much more timber for the songbirds. Some people don’t want the black birds at their feeders, but I feel that as long as God gives me the resources to feed birds, they are welcome. In the winter it is not unusual to use over one hundred pounds of seed a month for the birds. It is one of God’s promises that the birds will be fed, share this with me, “Behold the fowls of the air for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them” (Matthew 6:26). The Father feeds them and it is my pleasure to and honor to do the labor involved. Such a small task indeed. As Matthew recorded the words of Jesus, He went on to say that that same promise will apply to my life also. Share this we me, “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you” (Matthew 6:33). Now there’s a promise I don’t want to miss out on. It has been tried and tested in my life today and I have found it to be true. “But my god shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19). God is doing for me what I could not do for myself…………..JRE

“All God’s promises are yes and so be it, or yes and truth. In Him they are always yes, and in Him they are always truthful. Not one promise of God is no to the one who will believe and meet the conditions.” (The Dake Bible, page 192)

“Are these extravagant promises? We think not. They are being fulfilled among us, sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly. They will always materialize if we work for them.” (Alcoholics Anonymous, page 84)

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toad,
thanks for sharing.
"I have called you friends." John 15:15
I have some 'friends' who dine outside the sliding glass door next to where I am sitting now. They are squirrels, lizards and many varieties of birds who feed from the seeds scattered on my patio. I have a giant clay saucer of fresh water for them to drink or splash around in. Just like in your yard- but on a much smaller scale, they know that they can count on me for what they need. Sometimes I will toss in a treat such as peanuts in the shell, walnuts or a pistachio that is too hard for me to open. The squirrels go nuts (hehe) when they see the treats! I imagine He takes similar joy when we partake of what He provides for us.
"Feed on His faithfulness." Psalms 37: 3

[emmer]

I also thank-you for sharing that with us, thats really neat. ...Joe

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Originally Posted by toad

“All God’s promises are yes and so be it, or yes and truth. In Him they are always yes, and in Him they are always truthful. Not one promise of God is no to the one who will believe and meet the conditions.” (The Dake Bible, page 192)

Prosperity and Abundance for Your Highest Good.
Many times I hear TV preachers speak out of context and preach Prosperity and Abundance but leave off the For your highest good.
All of God's promises are yes. He fills my every "need" and every so often I find He fills some of my wants as well.

If I have a "want" for a brand new cadillac but it is only a want, not a need, I don't expect God to say yes if I was to ask.
I have no "needs" because the Lord fills every one of them.
I am blessed extra measure and have things beyond my needs. Just as the Lord provides you Toad with the resources to feed the birds, I hope that the Lord finds pleasure in the resources I share as well.

Wouldn't this be a wonderful world if all people would act in a manner that is told about in the Gospels.

Acts 4
The Believers Share Their Possessions

32All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they had. 33With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and much grace was upon them all. 34There were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those who owned lands or houses sold them, brought the money from the sales 35and put it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to anyone as he had need.

Acts 2:45
Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need.

Romans 12:13
Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality.


And for some the Lord moves their hearts so that His creatures are taken care of. I am sure I would have liked your granny very much. Maybe a bird house will be the first thing I put up when the papers are signed on the house.