June 22 ~ Matthew 10:31
Even the hairs on your head are counted. So don't be afraid! You are worth much more than many sparrows.
Scripture taken from the Contemporary English Version © 1991,1992, 1995 by American Bible Society, Used by Permission.
Lately, the talk of our neighborhood has been wild “critters” that are tearing up our yards and eating our flowers. We’ve got deer, rabbits, raccoons, foxes, opossums, armadillos, squirrels, chipmunks, and more! At a recent neighborhood luncheon, methods of protecting vegetation and dealing with “pests” were discussed. And while I am not happy about animals tearing up the expensive new sod we just laid this summer, I thought about these animals and how much I enjoy watching them play and run through our yard.
One morning last week, I looked up and three small birds – maybe wrens or sparrows? – were buzzing around the hanging flower baskets and perched on our back porch ceiling fan. My first thought was… they are looking for a nesting spot! So I went out and clapped my hands and sent them packing! Later, I thought about how important all of these backyard “critters” are to God. He knows every single one of them by name! We don’t know their names, but God does. He numbers the hairs on their body… the feathers on a sparrow’s wing… the flutters of a hummingbird’s wings as it gathers nectar from my petunias.
Stop and think about this… the same God who sent His only son, Jesus, to die on the cross also knows how many feathers are on a sparrow – and how many hairs are on your head. The same God who moves mountains and created oceans and the universe knows each of us not only by name – He also knows every miniscule thought we ever have! He has the power to change oceans to dry deserts – and to handle our silliest of problems. And He is willing to do whatever we need in order to keep us safe and in line with His will.
So why is it we find trusting Him to be so hard? Why are we so fearful, knowing Who has our back? Why do we value ourselves in God’s eyes as less than even a sparrow? Isn’t it time we changed our attitude and realized our true value? Isn’t it time to let go – and let God have control? Is today the day we start living in, through, and for Him? Shouldn’t it be?
©2010 Debbie Robus
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