Those of us who are fortunate to have gardens have probably appreciated the birds chirruping and flying around. We have plenty of wood pigeons, blue tits, coal tits, a goldfinch and a pair of blackbirds and , of course, our resident robin.
The robin is always singing and often follows me when I am weeding and producing grubs for him to eat.
I have been googling robins and found that there is a legend that the robin got its red breast from a fire in which it was trying to protect Jesus. A lovely thought.
Some people believe that a robin is a sign that a lost relative is visiting them – how comforting for many. It symbolises new beginnings and life and is looked upon by many as a sign of good fortune and good luck.
In the Bible I haven’t come across robins but there are many references to eagles, ravens, sparrows, etc. We read in Matthew 10:29 that not one sparrow will fall to the ground without the Father knowing it and that we are of more value than many sparrows.
Luke 12:24 records that Jesus said to his disciples:
“Consider the ravens: they neither sow nor reap, they have neither storehouse nor barn, and yet God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds!”
Of course, we all value nature and our birds, but it is comforting to know how much we are valued by God. So, when you next see the birds flying around, particularly my robin, remember what Jesus told his disciples and remember too that we also are his disciples.