Reflect
This morning, I watched a hummingbird. Its tiny wings fluttered faster than I could see while its body hovered over one of my flowers. It used every bit of its power to find the nectar in that bud. It reminded me of Jesus’ description of the kingdom of heaven as a pearl of great price and how one sells all he has to buy it.
Pray
Dear Jesus,
The hummingbird used all it had to obtain the nectar in a flower.
Do I use all I have to find you and your kingdom?
Am I willing to give up whatever you ask—time, money, sleep—to get it?
If not, show me what I need to “sell” to find it.
Amen.
Act
Take a few minutes today to watch a bird as it searches for food. All its focus is on the task at hand. Then, spend a few minutes focusing on the kingdom of God and what that means to you.
