Dr. Jay Cook
on June 1, 2026

By the Creator

Something programmed into their tiny bodies directs them to a place they have never seen – but which they know they must find.

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Summer is definitely upon us.  And that got me thinking about something I recently read about.

It isn’t uncommon to see butterflies migrating in late summer.  Some people get to see hundreds of them (at one time) clinging to tree limbs as they rest on their journey.

Some scientists reported finding 16 sites in central Mexico (ranging from 1-10 acres each) where millions and millions of monarch butterflies from North America spend the winter.  No one knows how they find their way to these tiny plots of land since each new generation has never been to their winter home before.  Something programmed into their tiny bodies directs them to a place they have never seen – but which they know they must find.

But that’s just God.

It is another example of how God’s creatures are led by their Creator.

And it reminds us of the children of God mentioned in Hebrews 11.  Those heroes of the faith walked roads that had never been travelled because God led them.

May that describe you and me, too.  “Where He leads me, I will follow.  I’ll go with Him, with Him, all the way.”

I’m praying for you…

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When Dr. Jay Cook is asked to share a little of himself; his reply is, “Good question.  I ask it a lot.” His delight is sharing that he is a blessed man – married to a wonderful woman (Kristi Cook) – and awed by his two amazing kids (Jameson & Amelia Rose). He has served in ministry for over 30 years and loves to help others in any way he can. Jay is the Associational Missions Strategist for the Leake County Baptist Association, and a part of an amazing new church (3:16 church) in Canton, MS.  He also helps other churches (as he is able) through revivals, conferences, or however God leads.  He shares his thoughts of a man just trying to live for Jesus (and wanting to help others do the same) through his blog at Dr. Jay Cook.

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