SPARROWS...!(part 1). In teaching us how to live, Jesus used sparrows to illustrate His point. For the next few days lets look at them: A worthless sparrow. Are not five sparrows sold for two copper coins? And not one of them is forgotten before God. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. In Christs time, they didnt sell hamburgers, they sold sparrows on a stick that had been roasted over a fire. You could buy two of them for one copper coin, but you could get five for two copper coins; the vendor threw in the fifth one free. That meant it was worthless. What was Christs point? You are valuable in Gods eyes! Do you feel like if you werent around nobody would miss you; like your life means nothing? Youd be surprised how many people, even high-profile ones, struggle with a sense of inferiority and inadequacy. When God called Jeremiah to be a prophet, he explained to God that he was afraid of people. So God said, Do not be afraid of their faces, for I am with you to deliver you. When you feel worthless you conclude that others feel the same way too, so you begin to approach them fearfully, or aggressively, or even resentfully. Whats the answer? Remembering your worth in Gods eyes! There is no rejection in His love, only complete acceptance. Youre connected! You have a friend in high places. Jesus said, I have called you friends.. Will everybody accept you? No, but when you base your worth on Gods love and acceptance, youre free to enjoy life. Wish you a blessed day weekend!
Posted on: Sat, 12 Jul 2014 06:34:14 +0000
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