-February 19, 2022-
Good morning, happy Saturday,
“Are not five sparrows sold for two copper coins? And not one of them are forgotten 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).
We are very important to God. He highly esteems us and values us as His children. Jesus speaks about how God does not forget even the sparrows who are the tiniest of birds. The poor among the Israelites used them for their sacrifices to the Lord. Our Savior said that five sorrows were sold for two small copper coins. These coins were called an Assarion, and which worth 1/16 of a denarius. A denarius was about one days wages.
If God watches over these tiny birds and cares for them, how much more does He watch over us and care for us. He even counts the number of hairs on our heads. The hymn writer Civilia D. Martin wrote, “Why should I be discouraged, why should the shadows come, why should my heart be lonely and long for heav’n and home. When Jesus is my portion? My constant friend is He: His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me; His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.”
We all go through valleys, we feel lonely, discouraged, troubled, anxious, and fearful. We take our eyes off Jesus and start seeing the stormy, tempestuous wind and waves. Our blessed Lord reminds us that He is with us and will see us through. He is the Captain of our ship, the Master of the seas. He has promised to never leave us nor forsake us. He knows what we are going through, feels with us, and strengthens us.
No one loves us like Jesus. He cares for us and provides for all our needs. The One who counts the number of hairs on our heads, also numbers our steps, and collects our tears in His bottle. His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me.
Have a blessed day pondering His watchful care and being thankful and encouraged. Stay safe and healthy.
In His eternal care,
Dean
Dean Allen's Daily Devotional 