Calling The Sparrow

Calling

The Sparrow

Sparrows, we don’t think much of them

They are a little bird with not much color like many other birds

So many times when we see the sparrow it is in a flock so no one bird is noticed

When outdoors and you hear the birds

It is a good chance you are hearing the sounds and songs of the sparrows

Psalms 102:7, the Psalmist describes himself as a lonely bird facing danger

I lie awake; I have become like a bird alone on a roof

Matthew 10:29 tells us the sparrow has little value

And it seems they were more of an annoyance

God sees your value

He knows your needs

He not only listens to the choirs of sparrows, but the lonely one on the barn

We too need to listen to the lonely sparrow on the barn

We need to flock around that one who feels the loss and pain of life

Listen to the sound of the sparrows

Listen to the songs of your brothers and sisters

Be like Christ, let them know they are valued

The Sparrow

Sparrows, we don’t think much of them.

They are a little bird with not

much color like many other birds.

So many times when we see the sparrow

it is in a flock so no one bird is noticed.

When outdoors and you hear the birds,

 it is a good chance you are hearing

the sounds and songs of the sparrows.

Psalms 102:7, the Psalmist describes

himself as a lonely bird facing danger…

I lie awake;

I have become like a bird alone on a roof.

Matthew 10:29 tells us the sparrow had little value

and it seems they were more of an annoyance.

It is nice to think of us as an

eagle as we read Isaiah 40:31…

But those who hope in the LORD

will renew their strength.

They will soar on wings like eagles;

they will run and not grow weary,

they will walk and not be faint.

Sadly, we don’t always feel like

eagles, but the little sparrow.

Recently, a young widow friend

wrote of her need for support.

This woman and her husband served

faithfully and tirelessly in the church.

They worked among the poor

and ghetto, helping hundreds.

Six months ago a man they had helped

in the past broke into their home

and strangled her husband.

Serving Christ cost this man his life

and his wife loses the love of her life.

Now a half year has passed

and the widow writes…

I still don't think people get it or truly can know what I am really going through. The constant reminders, flashbacks, rollercoaster of emotions and feelings. Just really can't know. Thank you to those who try or have been there for me, believe me I super appreciate it. I just think people have no real concept of the struggle I deal with. I could feel one way for a bit and then bam.....total change of mindset and emotions. So please continue to pray and be my friend through this all.

     

This is the song of a lonely

sparrow on the roof of a barn.

  

Matthew 10, Jesus sends the disciple out to sing…

To those who stop and listen, it is beautiful.

But to many the sparrow is of no value.

Jesus warns the disciples that they

will be hated and suffer for Him.

But His warning does not keep

the sparrow from singing.

We are told Jesus would get up early to pray.

I wonder if the songs of the waking

sparrows inspired Him to pray at that time.

The calling of God cost, and when

it does, we can feel worthless.

Like a lonely sparrow on the roof of a barn…

Jesus in Matthew 10:29-31…

Are not two sparrows sold for a penny?

Yet not one of them will fall to the ground

apart from the will of your Father.

And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.

So don't be afraid;

you are worth more than many sparrows.

God sees your value.

He knows your needs.

He not only listens to the choirs of

sparrows, but the lonely one on the barn.

We too need to listen to the

lonely sparrow on the barn.

We need to flock around that one

who feels the loss and pain of life.

Listen to the sound of the sparrows.

Listen to the songs of your brothers and sisters.

Be like Christ, let them know they are valued.

 

Check out the song sparrow

https://youtu.be/wdaE7eaayKM

Scripture Reading 

Matthew 10:28-31 NIV
 Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father.  And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.  So don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. 

Psalm 102:7 NIV
I lie awake; 
I have become like a bird alone on a roof.