There is no bird so common, or of so little value as the sparrow. There are not only a great many of them, but their feathery coat is not beautiful, and their song is not sweet, like many other birds. But there is one thing that is good to remember—God’s Word lets us know that He takes the same need care of the sparrow as He does of other birds.
“Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? And one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Fathers; But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.” Matt. 10:29, 3029Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. 30But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. (Matthew 10:29‑30).
How many there are who fret and trouble themselves about the affairs of this life, and so occupy their time in putting forth great effort to gain something in this life, that they have little or no time to give to God’s Word, or to pay attention to eternal things.
They forget that God cares for all, and provides food and raiment for all His creatures, and thus He is the preserver of all men, but especially of those who believe.
God has loved them so much that He gave His own beloved Son to die for us on Calvary’s cross in order that we may be saved.
ML 02/16/1936