Oh, What a Deer!

While in Arizona and visiting the Grand Canyon, we saw some "mule deer".  They are found most widespread and popul in the central region of western US. These animals are quite interesting as they graze along side the road. They look like donkeys, but are really deer. They are rather large.  They eat the weeds and browse (leaves and twigs of woody shrubs)

Because of their digestive tracts, they must be more selective in their feeding. Instead of large quantities of low quality feed, they MUST select the most nutritious plants and parts of plants.

Their ears are 3/4 the length of their head and can detect predator movement up to 600 meters away.
When alarmed, the "slot", meaning they use all four hooves to push off the ground at the same time-moves more quickly and effectively, even through rugged terrain.

How do they survive? during warm weather they are active at night or early morning hours; they also eat a wide variety of vegetation types and they move to cooler areas in summer and to warmer areas in winter.  Because they have no upper teeth, they have a hard upper palate to "chew" their with.

I found it so interesting that all animas in the different regions of the US are made to be able to adapt to their environment. Some in their feet, some in their teeth, or even in their digestive systems. That is God for you!
He cares about the animals so much he takes care of every little detail.

In the same way, he takes of all the details of our lives. Luke 12:7 says, Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. How much does the Lord care about you? He knows how many hairs on your head. WOW!!  We had a pastor one time whose wife prayed for parking places. Yes, I mean parking places. They were important to her so they were important to the Lord. What is important to you in your life? Your child's ball game, their grades, their friends, their love of Christ, how they treat others, what kind of job they will have, disappointments they might suffer, or even illnesses they might have. You can rest assured the Lord cares about all of them. Why?  Because He cares about you...


Matthew 6:26
Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?  Therefore, whatever is on your mind, whatever is concerning, case it all on the Lord, because He cares for you as 1 Peter 5:7 casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.