Mt 10:29-33 - Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. So everyone who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father who is in heaven, but whoever denies me before men, I also will deny before my Father who is in heaven.
In that time, sparrows were numberless. Yet, God used them as an illustration that he even in great number, he knows each as individuals. In the same way, even the numbers on our heads are numbered. Therefore, because of this attention to detail, we know we have a God who not only knows us intimately but also considers us valuable. And because He takes care of us, we need not fear, ever. And not only is it an encouragement, but it is also a warning. When we fear someone other than God, we are in essence, denying His power, goodness and sovereignty. When we do that, we are denying God’s existence and power before men. The result of that is his denying us before the Father in Heaven. Fearing anything other than God is a serious sin indeed.
Ps 118:1-4 - Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. Let Israel say: “His love endures forever.” Let the house of Aaron say: “His love endures forever.” Let those who fear the Lord say: “His love endures forever.”
When we fear God, we are saying, “His love endures forever.” We are saying that He is strong, powerful, mighty and worthy to be feared above any problem, confrontation, trial or issue. God is good, he is worthy of being thanked and he is above all, worthy of fear. Fear Him only and you will not only not deny Him, you will say for all to hear that “His Love endures forever.” The world needs that witness.
