The Hawk

Unlocked: Daily Devotions for Teens · Mar 20, 2022 · 4m

One morning, while out for a nature walk, I observed a group of tiny sparrows mobbing a large hawk perched in a tree. Why did they do that, when the hawk was so much bigger than them? Well, while the hawk looked harmless perched in a tree doing nothing, the sparrows knew it was a threat to their safety, their young, and other animals. The sparrows didn’t want a dangerous predator looming over them, so they continued to swoop and dive at the hawk until it finally flew away. Watching the sparrows chase away the hawk reminded me of sin in our lives. The violence of these birds is just one…