Sparrows

In 1905, Civilla D. Martin wrote a beautiful and timeless hymn entitled, "His Eye Is On The Sparrow." This classic hymn's refrain states, "For His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me."

Martin's hymn is based on the words of Jesus found in Matthew 10:29-31 (NKJV), when Jesus told His disciples, "Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father's will. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows."

In this cold, hard world, oftentimes it can feel as if God somehow has forgotten you or has abandoned you. We are particularly prone to feel this way during the darkest days and nights of our lives. Yet the words of Jesus in these verses, and in His comparison of our lives to those of the sparrows, shows how even the smallest details and the most insignificant circumstances of our lives fall under God's control, will, providence, and sovereignty.

God cares about the smallest sparrow and He cares even more about you. For His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me - and you.