Bee Hummingbird 

Scientists estimate that there are over 10,000 species of birds in the world of which I could probably only name ten☺. From all those species, the smallest is a hummingbird, called the "bee hummingbird" measuring only a maximum of about 2.3 inches and weighing about 2.5 grams. Its heartbeat could rise to close to 200 beats per minute when exerting high energy levels and their wings could beat close to 80 times per minute, creating a humming sound, hence their name. It has great agility and has been known for fighting small dogs and cats as well as many birds 300 times bigger than them. These are just some of the scientific facts about this little bird and I am not telling you this simply to give you a science lesson; I want to remind us what the Word of God tells us in: Matthew 6:26 "Look at the birds. They don’t plant, harvest, or save food in barns, but your heavenly Father feeds them.”

Don’t you know you are worth much more than these little birds? God values and loves all of his creation, but aren't we his most loved and valued creation? Isn't our value much higher than the entire bird species? (No offense to bird lovers, just trying to make a point) Don't you think that if he provides for them, he will provide for us? We are the only creation made in his image and he gave up his only son Jesus for us, even knowing the pain and suffering He would experience. In God’s eyes, we have always been extremely valuable! He doesn't just provide food for this little bird, but let's remember the strength this little animal has. Can you truly believe that with God by our side we could be stronger than anything we could possibly face in this life? He is our source of strength and our provider! I leave you with this 2nd verse today: Romans 8:31 "What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

Pastor Laura Palacios