“Even the sparrow has found a home…near Your altars, O LORD…my King, and my God.” Psalm 84:3
I remember reading in my grandmother’s journal that after Granddaddy died, she decided to sell her home and move closer to my parents. The house sold relatively quickly and her joy turned to worry. She was in her 80’s and I’m sure the prospect of emptying a house, getting rid of things, finding a new home, and settling in was monumental for her. No doubt millions of details swirled inside her head and became overwhelming. Mother and Daddy were guiding her every step of the way but it was God who provided the words of comfort in the new season she found herself. She was crying out to God one evening through her exhaustion of mind, depletion of emotions, and spirit of fear. The Lord planted this verse in the fertile depths of her heart and soul. She wrote that the fear subsided, the peace enveloped, and the joy returned.
Isn’t it miraculously remarkable that we have a Father who is constantly mindful of our needs? Isn’t it comforting that He has an answer for every single dilemma before we even experience it? There is not one thing that He withholds from us that we need. Some things He stores in Heaven like our departed loved ones, while other blessings are shared on earth. On our calendars we see the exact date that the seasons change, but it is God who tells our seasons when the change. We live through seasons of celebration like a new marriage, a new career, or a new baby. Other times our seasons change into times of deep grief and sadness such as a death, a divorce, or another life-changing experience. Within each change of season, God remains the same. If He has a place for one little sparrow to nestle down in, He has a nest prepared for your circumstances and healing. If He orchestrates the change of time, He will assign a new season up ahead. If He clothed the flowers in beautiful splendor, He is preparing a garment of joy for you and for me.
There is a beautiful song by Lauren Daigle which speaks to these things. There is nothing we will experience today most likely greater than the truth of this gorgeous message. You will blessed by listening.
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