Matthew 10:29, 31 - In Gods Hands.
Matthew 10:29, 31 (NKJV) Are not two
sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them
falls to the ground apart from your Father's will.
31 Do not fear therefore; you are of more value
than many sparrows.
COMMENTARY PEARL
This morning, I drank my tea from a
ceramic mug with painted images of birds sitting on
a wire. The cup used to be my mom's. Now a
week after her funeral, I cherished the memories
of how much she loved her morning coffee and
how often she watched and identified birds
outside her window. The picture on the mug also
brought to mind one of her favorite hymns - "His Eye
Is on the Sparrow."
At a time when I'm grappling with
exhaustion and grief, I thought about sparrows. They
are small, common, everyday birds that Jesus
says are cherished by God.
I'm not like a majestic eagle or a
brilliantly plumed macaw. And that's all right. In my
ordinary ways, my Savior sees me, knows me, and loves
me. His grace isn't based on my value but on His
abundance of love and compassion.
That's not to say I'll never "fall to the
ground." Life has painful moments. Caring for Mom in
her final weeks proved that to me. But the
tender hands of Christ are always there to catch,
to cradle, to carry me.
Jesus also says, "So don't be afraid." My
little sparrow heart doesn't always feel
particularly brave. But when I remember that Jesus is
always with me and how much He cares for me, my
fear takes flight. I know His eyes are on me.
Whatever I will face today, I can face it with Him.
Sharon Hinck
Faith Step: Watch birds today.
Thank-Jesus that you have tremendous value to Him and
that He never looks away. [Mornings With Jesus
2023 Devotional by Guideposts and Zondervan]
LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY
Matthew 10:29-31 - In Gods Hands.
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2021/20210517-1111.html
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