January 22 – Owl Watch

During January, owls can often be seen along Northland roads and walking paths, and heard at night outside windows, hooting as they hunt for prey. This Great Gray Owl positioned himself high in a tree, keeping an eye on me and the snow-covered landscape below.

The Great Gray Owl has the most powerful hearing of any owl—so precise that it can hunt entirely by sound, plunging through deep snow to snatch a tiny mouse it never saw, guided only by subtle movements beneath the surface.

It is amazing how God designs and equips His creatures with exactly the abilities they need to survive in the places He has provided for them.

“The eyes of all look to You, and You give them their food at the proper time.” — Psalm 145:15

The owl is a quiet display of God’s faithful provision. What has He provided for you today?