Our Bible verse for today is Matthew 10:29
“Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father’s will.”
Have you ever seen anyone pick up a found coin—a quarter, a dime, or a nickel? My guess is that you have, but what about a penny? Few people collect pennies. It is noteworthy that Jesus uses the humble penny to show you God’s attention for you. That which man overlooks, God notices. In fact, he even notices more than the penny. In Jesus’ time, you could buy two birds for a penny. Yet, not one of those birds, sparrows, dies without God noticing it.
Jesus is not merely telling us that God knows about a single bird, but that God always, always knows and notices you. That is an important lesson for each of us to remember because it is so easy to forget. It is even easier to feel unnoticed by anyone.
I remember hearing one thirty-something lady remark about how she sometimes feels invisible to other people. I also remember thinking that was an unusual way of putting it. Upon further reflection, I realize there is a kernel of truth in that expression. There are times when all of us feel invisible.
Matthew 10:29 serves as a profound reminder that though the world may not notice you, God always notices and remembers you. God always cares about you and for you.
So that you do not miss the point of this verse, Jesus added these words, “Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.”
To further deepen this point, he points out that God does not just know about you; he even knows exactly the number of hairs on your head (Verse 31).
To God, you are important. A world leader or the neighbor next door may not think about you, but the one true God does.
That makes you significant!
Lonnie Davis