When I think of God’s providence, I think of the sparrow.
29 Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care. 30 And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31 So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. (Mt. 10:29-30)
I love to watch the sparrows that will come and land on the roof outside my bedroom window. They are so small and beautiful. It’s like a rainbow. Every time I see one, I think about God’s promise to care for us. There are times that God will allow us to get into a place, where we have no other way through it, than with his help. It may not always seem like it, but this is a good thing. This is the place where our faith grows and we are brought closer to him. My faith can be very strong, but it can also have times of weakness. Those weak moments force me to push in tightly beneath his wing, where I can find comfort and assurance.
These past months have been a challenge for so many. Know that God sees you. He hears you. You are very valuable to him. You are loved. I invite you to draw close and snuggle in with the Lord. There is a place under his wings, just the right size for you.
(I haven’t been in the habit of small art. When I saw this tea bags tag, I knew it needed a sparrow. I enjoyed painting it so much that I started painting more little tea bags. Maybe they will find their way in here some time.)
Melicia Evans 