Matthew 6:26

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)


Have you ever watched birds eating on a snowy day? It takes some effort on their part. They don't just sit around waiting for someone to put food in their mouth.

Is God feeding them? Directly or indirectly? Christ stated clearly that God is the one who provides food for
the birds. This implies that God provides for every creature. Yet, if a bird sits still, instead of gathering the food God has provided for them, they will starve. Yes, the birds can be a good lesson for us. They don't worry. Neither should we. They gather what God provides for them. So should we. I don't know whether the birds are thankful to God, or not. But we should be thankful. And we should recognize that God is the Source of all the good that we enjoy in life. So work, but don't worry. (And if you can't do normal work -still don't worry, because God cares more for you than He does the birds, and He will provide for you somehow.)