Matthew 10:29, 31 (NKJV) Are not two 
sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them 
falls to the ground apart from your Father's will. 
31 Do not fear therefore; you are of more value 
than many sparrows. 

COMMENTARY PEARL

   This morning, I drank my tea from a 
ceramic mug with painted images of birds sitting on 
a wire. The cup used to be my mom's. Now a 
week after her funeral, I cherished the memories 
of how much she loved her morning coffee and 
how often she watched and identified birds 
outside her window. The picture on the mug also 
brought to mind one of her favorite hymns - "His Eye 
Is on the Sparrow." 
   At a time when I'm grappling with 
exhaustion and grief, I thought about sparrows. They 
are small, common, everyday birds that Jesus 
says are cherished by God. 
   I'm not like a majestic eagle or a 
brilliantly plumed macaw. And that's all right. In my 
ordinary ways, my Savior sees me, knows me, and loves 
me. His grace isn't based on my value but on His 
abundance of love and compassion. 
   That's not to say I'll never "fall to the 
ground." Life has painful moments. Caring for Mom in 
her final weeks proved that to me. But the 
tender hands of Christ are always there to catch, 
to cradle, to carry me. 
   Jesus also says, "So don't be afraid." My 
little sparrow heart doesn't always feel 
particularly brave. But when I remember that Jesus is 
always with me and how much He cares for me, my 
fear takes flight. I know His eyes are on me. 
Whatever I will face today, I can face it with Him. 
Sharon Hinck 
   Faith Step: Watch birds today. 
Thank-Jesus that you have tremendous value to Him and 
that He never looks away. [Mornings With Jesus 
2023 Devotional by Guideposts and Zondervan] 

LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY 

Matthew 10:29-31 - In Gods Hands.

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2021/20210517-1111.html 

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