Sparrows
by Andrea Merrill / Women’s Ministry Assistant
“Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.” Luke 12:6-7
I’ve always known that Scripture talks about God’s provision for us. I grew up hearing the verses about God providing, and stories about Him making something out of nothing – turning water into wine, feeding 5000 people with just some bread and a few fish, and making a small jar of oil produce multiple jars of oil just because the owner kept pouring and trusting. I’ve heard these things and have wanted to believe it, but honestly, finances and “having enough” is what has always given me the greatest amount of anxiety in life! I wanted to believe that God would take care of us, but when it came down to it I always tried to take care of things on my own. I guess that’s not really trust, is it?
Recently, Mike and I have found ourselves in a place where we physically can’t take care of all of our own needs. The needs are too great, and since I’m not quite Wonder Woman yet, I don’t have enough time, skills and energy to be able to provide everything that we need ... and that’s exactly where I believe God wants us. I’m in a place of having to rely on Him to step in and provide, and it’s been the greatest, most amazing journey I think I’ve ever experienced! He’s met needs before we even knew we had them. He had a new job in place that would provide health insurance before I knew we would be losing it. He stocked our freezer before I knew we would have a hard time doing that for ourselves. Even this morning I woke up to a notice that our bank account had run dry, but within an hour a check was deposited that will get us through until pay day. It’s AMAZING! God’s resources are enormous, and the minute I start to limit what He can do into my small box of options, I limit my understanding of God’s economy and of His care for Mike and me. He cares about the small things and the big ones. He knows my needs before I even have a chance to get anxious. He has NOT let us down yet and I don’t expect that He’s going to start now!
God showed me two verses this week about His care for the sparrow, so I’m keeping my eyes open for the sparrows that are still hanging around. They will be my reminder that God’s care is deep and complete. In Him I will lack nothing.
“Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.” Luke 12:6-7
I’ve always known that Scripture talks about God’s provision for us. I grew up hearing the verses about God providing, and stories about Him making something out of nothing – turning water into wine, feeding 5000 people with just some bread and a few fish, and making a small jar of oil produce multiple jars of oil just because the owner kept pouring and trusting. I’ve heard these things and have wanted to believe it, but honestly, finances and “having enough” is what has always given me the greatest amount of anxiety in life! I wanted to believe that God would take care of us, but when it came down to it I always tried to take care of things on my own. I guess that’s not really trust, is it?
Recently, Mike and I have found ourselves in a place where we physically can’t take care of all of our own needs. The needs are too great, and since I’m not quite Wonder Woman yet, I don’t have enough time, skills and energy to be able to provide everything that we need ... and that’s exactly where I believe God wants us. I’m in a place of having to rely on Him to step in and provide, and it’s been the greatest, most amazing journey I think I’ve ever experienced! He’s met needs before we even knew we had them. He had a new job in place that would provide health insurance before I knew we would be losing it. He stocked our freezer before I knew we would have a hard time doing that for ourselves. Even this morning I woke up to a notice that our bank account had run dry, but within an hour a check was deposited that will get us through until pay day. It’s AMAZING! God’s resources are enormous, and the minute I start to limit what He can do into my small box of options, I limit my understanding of God’s economy and of His care for Mike and me. He cares about the small things and the big ones. He knows my needs before I even have a chance to get anxious. He has NOT let us down yet and I don’t expect that He’s going to start now!
God showed me two verses this week about His care for the sparrow, so I’m keeping my eyes open for the sparrows that are still hanging around. They will be my reminder that God’s care is deep and complete. In Him I will lack nothing.