We learn, in scripture, the particularity and the individuality of God's care. The very sparrows are remembered by Him. Not one is forgotten.
How dear then to His heart, are His own redeemed people!
Chosen by the Father,
redeemed by His Son,
renewed by His Spirit,
they are the sheep of His pasture, His own beloved children as near and dear to Him as the pupil of His eye.
Nor is the individuality and tenderness of God's care less now, than in days gone by. The Good Shepherd knows each of His flock by name and our Heavenly Father has a place in His heart for each of His redeemed children.
Struggling believer, God cares for you, even for you; and loves you with an everlasting love! Your name is engraved on the palms of His nail-scarred hands and when those hands are stretched out to protect and to bless, you cannot be forgotten. When others scorn you, He smiles upon you. When the storm is high and your heart is overwhelmed, He is at hand to shelter and to support you. Even when your foot has slipped and sin has come in, He will not cast you away, but will gently rebuke you, and then graciously forgive and heal.
But for your comfort, remember another point: God's care for you reaches to the very LEAST matters! "Even the very hairs of your head are all numbered!"
With the Omniscient and All-wise God, there is nothing small or great. Therefore, be persuaded that no concern of yours is too small for your father's eye and your father's love.
Bring God into everything. The very least concern that weighs upon you may roll upon Him. He will not despise it.
The very least ache or pain of mind or body, is a part of His loving discipline and will do its work the better if it is brought to Him. The heaving of a sigh, the dropping of a tear, the unuttered desire and longing of the heart, He marks and considers.
Be as a little child with your Heavenly Father. Rejoice that with filial confidence you may bring all that concerns you to His throne of grace. Your home trials, petty annoyances from those about you, the wearied body, a nervous temperament, something in the house or in the shop that disturbs your peace tell it out in your Father's ear and leave it to His merciful and wise ordering!
[George Everard]
Matthew 10:29-31 ... Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.
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