Luke 12

Birds.

Jesus often uses parables of seeds and plants, but in this chapter he speaks of birds twice.

verses 6-7 speak of how 5 sparrows are sold for two pennies, yet are not forgotten. Yet we are worth far more and even the hairs on our heads are numbered. So why fear death when God does not leave us, but has plans for us even after?

verse 24 speak of how ravens do not sow or reap fields, yet God feeds them. How much more valuable are you than birds! So, why do we worry about food or clothes?


So, if we are greater than birds, why do we act like birds?

We worry, we store up treasures, we so easily fall into traps.

We are free to soar the skies, yet instead shove our faces into the dirt for worms.


Are we not so much more, made in the image of God? Bought by the blood of Christ on the cross, adopted as sons and daughters of the Almighty?

As those who are valued and entrusted with much, much will be asked of us. Let's not act like the birds, but as God's children and ambassadors.