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Are not two sparrows sold for a cent? And yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So do not fear; you are more valuable than many sparrows. (Mt. 10:29-31)

Jesus said this that He might strengthen the faith of His disciples. He wanted them to know they could trust Him to provide for them. Turning to His disciples, Jesus said: “Look at these two sparrows. They’re worth a penny. And even though they are worth almost nothing, My Father provides for them. Not a single sparrow falls to the ground without my Father’s consent. Take heart! You are too valuable in the Father’s eyes.

He knows every detail about your life. He sees what you’re going through and the circumstances you are in. He not only knows everything about you, He knows you!”

If God numbered the hairs on your head, surely He will care for the more important things in your life. Can the Lord be indifferent to any torment, or insults, suffered by those who are beloved of Him?

How many times have you stood at the edge of a spiritual cliff, but by some miraculous way or another made it? It was God’s invisible hand that spared you. How often has he lifted you up from the gates of death, comforted you and encouraged you saying: “Fear Not! For I am with you. In this world you will have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world”?

If the Lord cares for the birds of the air, how much more will He care for you! Only know for certain that, your situation is under God’s control. He’s got you in His loving hands.

 

Pavel Gurzhiy