January 14

Behold, I now establish My covenant with you and your descendants after you, and with every living creature that was with you—the birds, the livestock, and every beast of the earth—every living thing that came out of the ark. — Gen 9:9-10 BSB

It’s amazing to think that God’s care extends even to animals. His covenant wasn’t just with humanity—it included all living creatures. Imagine God making a covenant with the cattle, sheep, birds, and even the insects of the earth! But that’s exactly what He did. And His care is real.

We read in the Psalms that God feeds the wild animals, and even the young ravens cry out to Him for food. Jesus reminded us to look at the birds; they don’t plant, harvest, or store food, yet God feeds them. He also promised that God clothes the lilies of the field more beautifully than Solomon in all his splendor.

The lesson is clear: if God takes such care of birds and flowers, how much more will He care for His children? Therefore, we should trust Him completely, without fear.