Provision!

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It really makes me think about us.  Are we as content as these beautiful creatures?  We have an Almighty God who longs to be our Father and supply our needs in all situations.  Yet we fret and sweat with all anxiety believing that it is all up to us without help.  Yet the truth is, we only have to do as we are instructed and we see our needs met without anxiety.  The fact I guess is, that we have been so indoctrinated, that we can only see our own  efforts as valid and don't look to the alternative.  Yet, when we try God's way, we find that it is really there for us.  Having lived both sides of believe, I now know which I prefer, and I will keep close to a Father who cares. ​

Hastings was a fishing village south east of Melbourne.  Today it has​ almost become a suburb.  However, there are still fishermen who operate out of there, and they go out daily to see what the catch might be.  It is a lovely place to visit, and my friend suggested we go and see the pelicans.  These birds are so tame.  They come in late afternoon to await the fishermen's return, and then feast on the unwanted items in the catch, as well as the discards from the fish that are cleaned and ready for tomorrow morning's market.  They patiently wait, and don't mind the people around.

As you can see, I did not waste any time and took around 75 photos.  At times so close I could touch them, but didn't.  That hook on the end of their beak does not look very inviting.  It is useful though, as you can see.  It is used to preen their feathers among other things.  Those beautiful birds are totally at ease with the people moving around.  There is no fear.

Maybe that security stems from the fact that it is humans who supply them regularly with their favourite food, and so a degree of trust has built up over time.  They totally trust.  However, for me it was just wonderful to get so close and to take these pictures.  I have spent many hours sorting through the pictures to ensure that I had the very best, and I share them with you now.

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Photos: Top L.'Gathering for food'. Top R.'I'm watching!'
Middle:'Queue up for food.'  Left:'Got to look right.'
Below: 'Serene.​'