Matthew 10:31
“Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.” Do you know how much God cares for you? In this life, we will never come to a complete knowledge of the extent of God’s care, but the Lord has His ways of helping us to see the truth.
Years ago, I was enjoying my early morning time with the Lord when I was surprised by a soft, constant tapping at my window. It was difficult to see outside since it was still dark, but as I looked closer, I saw a sparrow hanging onto the window ledge for dear life. When I lifted the sash, he promptly hopped onto my hand and came into the house.
That little guy sat in my lap for a good thirty minutes and fell asleep. Eventually, my wife and I carefully took him back outside and watched him go from feeder to feeder—happily rejoining his fellow aviators. I couldn’t help but wonder why he wasn’t at home with his bird family? Had a cat frightened him away? I asked the Lord, “What is going on here? What do You want me to see?”
The Lord showed me that, like this sparrow, there are times when we feel scared, alone, and in the dark. And like that little bird persistent tapping, we must earnestly seek God, knowing that as quickly as I opened the window for that helpless one, our Lord will also bring us into His presence.
If that sparrow could sit and rest without hesitation or fear, how much more can we take refuge in the arms of our Lord?
Awaiting His Return,
– Pastor Jack
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