HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW
~Are not two sparrows sold for a penny?
Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will
of your
Father."
Matthew 10:29
English sparrows. They`re worth barely a penny, Jesus said so.
Yet of the
world`s nine thousand bird species, Jesus singled out the
least-noticed and
most insignificant of birds to make a point.
If God takes time to keep tabs on every sparrow---who it is,
where it`s
going, whether or not its needs are being met---then surely He
keeps special
tabs on you. Intimately. Personally. And with every detail in
mind.
The Bible may point to eagles to underscore courage and power,
and it may
talk about doves as symbols of peace and contentment. But God`s
Word reserves
sparrows to teach a lesson about trust. Just as God tenderly
cares for a tiny
bird, even making note of when it is harmed, or when it falls to
the ground,
He gently reminds you that He is worthy of your greatest trust,
your deepest
confidence.
How do you approach God today? Maybe you feel like a ragamuffin
house sparrow
clinging to an empty birdfeeder with no one to care. Stop and
remember the
facts behind Matthew 10:29. God does care. He notices.
Try trusting the Lord today as would a sparrow. No questions
asked. No fears
that He won`t come through. Relax in the protection and provision
of your
great God.
Father, it`s astounding to think that with so many things to care
for, You
have a heart for people the world considers small and
insignificant. Forgive
me for not believing that You not only notice but intimately care
for every
detail of my life. Help me today to believe You for the small
things. May I
see every detail as an opportunity to trust You.