வேதாகமத் தியானம் - எண்:- 1,437
Scripture Meditation - No. 1,437
AATHAVAN 💚
January 14, 2025 💚
Tuesday
"Who provideth for the raven his food? when his young ones cry unto God, they wander for lack of meat." (Job 38:41)
In this world, God is the provider and sustainer of all living creatures He has created. Among the many birds, the raven is not one we often hold in high regard. There are numerous beautiful and colourful birds, but the raven, lacking charm and beauty, survives by feeding on what others consider unclean. Yet, as today's meditation verse reminds us, even when their food becomes scarce, God hears their cries and provides for them.
This truth is echoed in the Psalms: "He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry." (Psalm 147:9). These verses are recorded in the Bible to strengthen our faith. If God listens to the cries of young ravens and feeds them, will He not meet the needs of mankind, whom He created in His own image?
Our Lord Jesus Christ emphasized this in His Sermon on the Mount: "Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?" (Matthew 6:26).
Some may misinterpret Jesus' words, thinking that if the birds neither sow nor reap, then humans need not labour either, as God will provide. However, Scripture teaches that "if any would not work, neither should he eat." (2 Thessalonians 3:10). The Apostle Paul clearly reinforces the importance of work. Jesus' words are meant to affirm our faith, assuring us that if God provides for birds who neither sow, reap, nor store up, He will certainly meet the needs of those who labour faithfully.
Yet, just as the instinct-driven ravens cry out to God, it is essential for us to look to Him for our needs. While our efforts are necessary, it is God who blesses our labour with its fruits.
Let us take refuge in these verses during times of need and challenges. Yes, the God who feeds the young ravens that cry will not fail to meet the needs of His children, created in His image.
Devotional Message by: Bro. M. Geo Prakash
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