The psalmist wrote, “It is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all thy works.”  Psalm 73:28

This has been an extraordinary year for hummingbirds. During my devotional time each morning, they arrive at the feeder full of sweetened water outside my window. I enjoy watching one of my favorites of God’s creatures as I await the sunrise.

One day I noticed that the hummingbirds did not arrive. The feeder was empty. In my busyness, I had forgotten to refill it. I was concerned that they had gone elsewhere. I quickly refilled the feeder, and within minutes it was again abuzz with hummingbirds enjoying the food and enjoying life as they drank and chased each other around my yard.

So it is with us and being nourished by studying the Bible. When we live in the life-giving nourishment of God’s word, we enjoy the satisfaction that only spiritual intimacy can bring. When this intimacy is absent from our lives because we have neglected our relationship with God, life seems empty and we long to experience again God’s presence. When we return and take in spiritual food, we can join others who seek relationship with our Creator.

Father God, thank you for providing the spiritual nourishment we desperately need and for placing within us the desire for it. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.