Thursday, June 9, 2016

Even a Sparrow...


Even the sparrow has found a home,

    and the swallow a nest for herself,

    where she may have her young—”

Psalm 84: 3a

 


Sparrows must have been plentiful in bible times.

Perhaps, they were even viewed as a nuisance.

In an agrarian culture they may have been despised for stealing seed or causing other chaos with the crops.

They may be why the Psalmist declared – even the sparrow.

His exception may imply disdain.

Still, the sparrow found a home in God’s creation.

Jesus said:

Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies?

Yet not one of them is forgotten by God.

Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered.

Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.”

Luke 12:6-7

Have you ever felt forgotten by God?

I don’t know how much reasoning capacity a sparrow has but even if it could feel forgotten by God, Jesus reassures us not one ever is;

how much more so His beloved sons and daughters.

God values the sparrows, how much more does He value you!

Make your home in His presence.

There He will whisper to you of His love for you and of your value to Him.


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