I was so blessed to be in service this morning. Because of my Chemo schedule I am able to be in church maybe once every two weeks or so. My husband preached an encouraging message on the Fifth Sparrow.
Matthew 10:29 "Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. "
Luke 12:6 "Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?"
In Luke we find there is a fifth sparrow thrown in for nothing, as it were. Sometimes we feel like nothing, of no value, but YOUR FATHER cares and loves us even though... The scripture tells us that WHILE we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. And yet as Christians we are so hard on ourselves for every fault. He STILL loves us and will bear us up.
The word sparrow in these passages is really the diminutive form for baby or small sparrow. No matter how small you feel you are of value. To your Heavenly Father and to me. Thank you all for your prayers and concern. God bless you today.
Janiver
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What a wonderful thought. Your church was definitely blessed by your husband's message. If the Lord is concerned about the sparrows, how much more so is He concerned about us. Thank you for sharing this message with us. In everyone of our lives days come when we feel of such little value, but in our weakness, He is made strong. Sis Janiver, you always remain in my heart in prayer. With love.
What a breautiful message to hear the day you were able to attend service! I continue to pray for your strength and healing. Thanks for sharing your husband's sermon with us. Of course, it made me think of a song:
His Eye Is On The Sparrow
(by Tanya Blount And Lauryn Hill)
Why should I feel discouraged
Why should the shadows come
Why should my heart feel lonely
And long for heaven and home
When Jesus is my portion
A constant friend is He
His eye is on the sparrow
And I know He watches over me
I sing because I'm happy
I sing because I'm free
His eye is on the sparrow
And I know He watches me
His eye is on the sparrow
And I know He watches
I know He watches
I know He watches me
Thank you, dear, for telling us about the fifth sparrow. How inspiring the message. Isn't it neat that sometimes the most beautiful lessons are the small ones, and you usually pass them up, unless you slow down and take another look.
Affectionately
Isn't that just like our Lord. He knows just what we need and sends a man of God to deliver it. And....when that man of God is also your Man, all the better.
We are going to try and get up that way to see you this summer.
We love you and continue to call your name in pray every day.
Love
Laquita Mullings
Stay Strong and Keep the Faith!!! God has YOU in the palm of His hand!!!!
Much love and prayers going your way!
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