The Coot Surprise

Today as I sat watching the birds at the Bel Air pond before heading to work I notice a young couple get out of their car with several bags filled with bread scraps. As they made their way to the pond the geese, seagulls and ducks made a mad dash to the shore. They knew that soon they would be getting food.

What surprised me was that the coots were heading for the shore as well. This was a change for them. They usually head away when people show up. But they have learn by example from the other fowls what it takes to get food.

When I think about the church I wonder if we are being a good example of a place for others to come to receive God's blessings. When other see us heading into church do they want to come along?

I hope that when the coots of my life see me relying on God for my blessings that they follow me and receive more then they could ever hope for.