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Dion Todd December 1, 2015 -
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Aren't five sparrows sold for two assaria coins? Not one of them is forgotten by God. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Therefore don't be afraid. You are of more value than many sparrows. Luke 12:6 WEB
We live in the South Carolina countryside and have a large oak tree in our yard, which is near our porch. We like to sit outside and read when the weather is nice and it is amazing to see how many different types of small birds come by when everything is quiet.
Here it is common to see blue jays, cardinals, doves, wood peckers, wrens, mocking birds, an occasional humming bird, and of course, the lowly sparrow. The air becomes filled with bird songs, and some of these little ones can sing really loud. I often wonder how so much sound can come from such a tiny head.
The birds are accompanied by squirrels running up and down the tree, occasionally stopping to look inquisitively at us. Last night I watched a possum walking along one of the limbs. The oak tree is home to so many creatures and a thriving community is happening there, all without our help. God cares for all of nature. 'The voice of the LORD makes the deer give birth' (Psalms 29:9).
Jesus told us that not even a small sparrow is forgotten by God. While Luke writes that five sparrows were sold for two pennies (Luke 12:6), Matthew writes that two sparrows were sold for one penny (Matt. 10:29). So if you bought two pennies worth of sparrows, you got an additional one free. Not even that free sparrow is forgotten by God.
Have you ever felt the Lord has forgotten you? I certainly have had times when I felt like that, but we don't live by our feelings. The righteous will live by faith (Heb. 10:38). Feelings change like the wind, while God's word stands forever. Even the hairs on your head are all numbered (Matt. 10:30).
You may feel like the Lord does not care, but He wants you to know that He does care. You may feel that He doesn't know, but He wants you to know that He does know. You may feel that you have been forgotten, but He wants you to know that He will never forget His beautiful child.
So often we get concerned about this or that, when actually Jesus is the real answer to it all. We seek the desires of our heart directly, but God told us 'Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart' (Ps. 37:4).
The Lord knows exactly where you are today, you are not forgotten, His door is always open, and He wants you to trust Him. As you seek Him, your needs will be taken care of automatically (Luke 12:31). In God I trust.
Prayer: Father I thank You so much for loving me. I am sorry for my lack of trust when things get difficult. Please strengthen me, speak to me in a way that I understand and help me build a deeper relationship with You, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Note: Good morning, Sylvia here :)! The monthly RHM newsletter is available! To find out the latest happenings at RHM, just click on the News link on the site menu. Please also visit the FAAD and Creation Photographers groups to participation in their weekly topics. FAAD has a wonderful testimony in the Discussion area of the group about Thanksgiving, as well as the weekly chat. Creation Photographers is focusing on the them of "Look Up", looking out for God''s beauty from an upward perspective. ALSO, since we haven''t seen my family for three years, we are driving out this month for Christmas (more about that in the newsletter), and would appreciate your prayers! We will still be keeping up with the online church, via our laptop, so be on the lookout for travel photos ;-). We love you all and thank you so much for being part of RHM!