A Butterfly

Sometimes we see or experience something that is special.  I was in the front yard when a beautiful Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly swooped down where I was and made several turns as if it was on it's solo flight. It looked as big as a hand, a child's hand, and it had an innocence about it and a wonder for me to see. I was not alone in the yard. The neighbors Siamese cross bred sandy colored cat was lounging in the cool grass in the shade of the trees. He awakened,from his nap, he was woke and had his eyes fixed upon that butterfly that had perched in the Pecan tree. That cat was as tense as a spring ready to pounce on the playful butterfly.  It would be play for the cat, but a loss of life for the innocent butterfly.  The devil is like that cat. If he sees something innocent, naive and alone, he will try to pounce on it, but this time it is a human soul.

Children who have not any knowledge of God , in their innocence they have angels that report to God.

Mat 18:10  Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven. 

1Pe 5:5  Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” 

1Pe 5:6  Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 

1Pe 5:7  casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. 

1Pe 5:8  Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 

1Pe 5:9  Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. 

God sent Jesus Christ to defeat the devil and to deliver us from evil. This is a beautiful truth. Bring your innocence and your guilt to him and he will make you a new life filled with blessings.

Their was another time when a Tiger Swallowtail was sent to me. I was focusing on a Thistle flower when all of a sudden a butterfly landed on it. It certainly did bless me. 

Prayer: Thank you God for loving us. Help us to be faithful and aware of your presence. Help us all to see your beautiful things under the protection of Jesus Christ, amen