The Verse of the Day

-August 9, 2020-

Good morning, happy Lord’s Day,

-God Values Us So Highly-

“Are not five sparrows sold for two copper coins? And not one of them is forgotten before by God. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.”

(Luke 12:6-7).

Jesus often spoke of small things and how important they are. He mentioned a mustard seed which is so small but grows into a large tree; a jot and tittle, which are the smallest marks in the Hebrew language, yet He fulfills the law down to the smallest detail; the lilies of the field which last such a short time, but even Solomon in all his glory cannot compare to them; and our text today sparrows, which are tiny birds and copper coins which are the smallest and least valuable of all the coins in circulation at that time.

Our God is a God of intricate variety and detail in all His creation. In Luke 12:4-6, Jesus calls His disciples “friends.” He impressed upon them how much He valued them and illustrated it by the use of things they could understand and relate to: sparrows, copper coins, and the hairs of one’s head.

Sparrows were tiny, seemingly unimportant birds, yet were important and valuable in God’s. Man valued them lightly: five sparrows were sold for two copper coins, like our pennies. It is interesting that sparrows are only mentioned by Jesus in the gospels and no where else in Scripture.

God values things and people differently than man does. He loves and cares for tiny birds, and places even greater value on people, especially His people, believers in Jesus Christ. He told them, “Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.” In Matthew 6:26, Jesus said, “Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your Heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?”

Our Father even knows the number of hairs on our heads. We are His treasure and are precious in His sight. If God cares for tiny sparrows, how much more does He care for us? In Mark 10:29, Jesus said, “Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father’s will.”

If God loves and values us so highly, then why do we still fear, worry, get troubled or anxious? Has He not taken care of wonderfully thus far? He knows our thoughts, our cares, and our problems; not one detail escapes His notice and concern. He is concerned with what concerns us. He knows what you are going through today and He will see you through it.

May the Lord help us to rest in the assurance and blessedness of His love and care. We are very valuable and precious to Him. Stay safe and healthy.

Dean