Leaves of all Shapes and Sizes
Every Friday, I take my Children to the Boys’ Brigade at Hayes End, where I volunteer as a helper. Every day comes with engaging devotions, activities and experiences. I must say that being part of the development of children from all walks of life is very fulfilling and a huge privilege because it is not a one-way traffic but a two-way one where you learn a lot from them, and they also learn from you. This week’s theme was ‘Leaves of all Shapes and Sizes’ with a Bible quotation from Psalm 139:14 and Luke 12:7.
Psalm 139:14 says, “I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
Wonderful are your works; that I know very well.” Leaves have different colours, shapes, sizes, and smells and are used for various things. These leaves come from multiple trees that bear different fruits and are all unique in their way. Every individual has been created differently and meticulously by God. He has bestowed on each of us varying abilities that make each of us unique, and he knows us very well. “But even the hairs of your head are all counted. Do not be afraid; you are of more value than many sparrows.” (Luke 12:7). It is essential to note that we may be like our brothers and sisters; we may be very identical twins nevertheless everyone one is different in our ways.
God made us different so that we can complement each other; where you are weak, someone is strong, and it does not make this person better than you. It should encourage us to work together for the greater good of all. A symphony orchestra is made up of different musicians with different musical instruments. Because they work and play together, they produce harmonious music pleasing to the soul. Let us come together, complement each other’s effort, play our part and leave the rest to God, who has fearfully and wonderfully created us.
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