I went to Moores Park this morning to sit with God before coming into work, and as I sat there enjoying the view and the sun that was shining on my face through the window, I looked over at the water and noticed a duck that was floating there and I wondered to myself, "Why is it that ducks feet don't freeze while they are in the water that is still so cold at this time of the year?" Yes, I know that this is an odd thought to have while I am supposed to be spending time with God, but that is how my wandering mind works sometimes, and I just had to have the answer, so I pulled out my phone to Google it and this is what I read:
"Those bright orange legs are equipped with an amazing counter current exchange system. The counter current exchange system is a unique alignment of blood vessels, with veins and arteries lying next to each other, that allow for the exchange of materials. In this case, the system allows for the exchange of heat. In a nutshell, warm blood from the body, in the arteries, going into the duck’s feet is used to warm the blood coming from the feet and back into the body, in the veins. This has two advantages. First, it ensures blood going back into the body is warm. Second and more importantly, it conserves body heat by minimizing heat loss."
Now you're probably wondering why I am telling you this, and the only answer that I have is that I found it to be absolutely amazing! I mean look at God's handiwork! He actually created these little ducks so intricately that they have a heat exchange system in their feet allowing them to be in the water for great lengths of time, even in the cold! I just think that is so cool, and I also think that if God spent so much time and paid such close attention to the details of a duck, then imagine how much more time He spent on you and me! So, with that being said, I invite you today to think about this, and I encourage you to give Him the praise that He so greatly deserves for all of His wonderful creations, including yourself!