While thinking about bird feeders and how birds approach them to eat, I started comparing that to how we approach the Word of God.

Goldfinch on Feeder

As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: (1Pe 2:2)
Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it. (Psa 119:140)
I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil. (Psa 119:162)
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. (Psa 119:105)
How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth! (Psa 119:103)

Here are some of my thought about birds at my feeders:
Hummingbird Feeders (Hummingbirds and Orioles)

Hummer at Feeder, Camp Carlson, KY

• Defend It – could be protictive of the Word or keep chasing off others and become distracted.
• Share It (sometimes) – Found nutrition and wants to share it
• Drink on the Wing – In a hurry, made that way
• Sit Sometimes – Enjoy it and reflect
• Keep Returning Often – Can’t get enough, or realzes that it’s worth returning to often, needs it to live.
• Deep Drink or Sip In-and-out – Long reading or get ‘N’ go)

Suet Feeders (Woodpeckers, Titmice, Nuthatches, etc

 

Red-bellied Woodpecker on Suet Feeder

• Cling to it – (no landing perch) Hangs on to it
• Hang On It – even upside down – From different angles, study word, checking all verses

Regular Feeders (Most birds)

• Some eat until stuffed (Doves)
• Some take one piece and fly off
• Some stuff seed in crop and go feed others
• Some chase others away – even if not eating themselves
• Some crowd in and push others away
• Some pick and choose – just want part of Word or sermons
• Some throw seed to the ground in their search
• Some wait underneath to get scraps (ground feeders) – Consider it “food from Above”

The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward. (Psa 19:7-11 KJV)

All pictures taken by Dan.