Living in a neighborhood of hundred + year old pecan trees, we also have an abundance of squirrels. Those little rodents are fun to watch, BUT they can also bring mischief galore!
Recently I caught this one on top of my garage which sits behind the house. These old homes built 100+ years (my home was built in 1917) had garages added after the fact and they were always detached. The concept of attached garages came along decades later. This little fellow has a bird's eye view of the surrounding property. He can scope out the best pecan trees with the largest pecans AND look down on his enemies. The only natural predators in the city are the coyotes and they are nocturnal while the squirrels are sleeping in their nests and the neighborhood cats which are fat and lazy. Most of these cats are domesticated and would not know how to hunt and are not hungry enough to exert the energy. Here he is--thinking he is above us all---on top of things. What he does not realize is that I am known for my squirrel trapping skills. He is NOT above my trapping skills and I know how to lure him. They cannot resist sunflower seeds----once, I even trapped two at the same time in a trap. I know their weaknesses and would bring them down to earth in the blink of an eye if they start any mischief.
As I thought about this, I wondered how many times we have felt we were on top of the world (not literally--figuratively) and above all the fray? My personal experience is this does not last long---the slats can be pulled out from under you without notice. We are sailing along--blue skies and smooth waters and the next thing you know a storm appears out of nowhere. Life is filled with these surprises---the test is how we handle whatever is thrown our way. We need to understand, we are not above it all and should always be prepared (The Girl Scout Motto). AND THEN---when we are floundering in the storms of life---remember to call upon The One who is always there---always listening---always faithful---and constantly has our best interest at heart. The One who has the Life Saving Ring is waiting for our call.
"When you are in trouble,
call out to Me.
I will answer
and be there to protect and honor you."
Psalm 91:15
None of us are above it all, are we? Sometimes it might seem that way because all is going well, just as you said above, Lulu, but it doesn't last. Let us approach the One who can help with humility. Blessings!
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