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Value
“Yea, the sparrow hath found an house, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, even Thine altars, O Lord of hosts, my King, and my God” (Psalm 84:3).
What a picture this is of the welcoming, loving heart of God. The sparrow doesn’t really sing and is not at all beautiful. The Lord said, “Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing” (Matthew 10:29)? In Bible times the sparrow had very little worth but found great significance in God’s presence. In fact, they were so worthless in the Jewish economy that, when a person bought two pairs, they threw in an extra one for free. So, we read, “Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings” (Luke 12:6). Then there is the swallow. He is a restless bird, yet the swallow found tranquillity and rest in the temple. Like these common birds, all believers were once spiritually worthless and restless, but now we have found spiritual significance and peace with God in the refuge of Christ. We are of great value to the one who gave His life to save us from our sins. He assures us, “Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows” (Luke 12:7).
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