More than a sparrow

Sunday, at church, our Pastor gave an illustration that really touched me and I wanted to share using this scripture reference:

Matthew 10:29-31 (American Standard Version)
"Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? and not one of them shall fall on the ground without your Father: but the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows."

The birds of the air and the animals of the land trust God to provide for them. They do not scurry about wondering where their food will come from, because the Father provides for them. And, even so, as in the scripture above, it states, "not one of them shall fall on the ground without your Father('s notice)." And, then it goes on to say that we should not fear, because we are of more value than many sparrows!

How real is that? The sparrow has not a care in the world, yet if one were to fall to the ground, God knows! So, why do we walk around with the world on our shoulders, pressing down on us, filled with grief and despair! We are of more value than the sparrow!

Put our trust and faith in the Lord as the sparrow, that He will provide all of our needs!

AMEN!