Pearls, diamonds, money, "things," we all have our so-called "treasures."  God has no need for material goods, though, so what does He value?

We have "equal rights" groups today trying to unite genders, races, and sexual "preferences."  While these groups may be either good or bad, we also now have groups that attempt to unite species.  They parade the idea that humans and animals are all the same fluke of nature, and that we should all live together.  We shouldn't kill animals for food or clothing, they say, because it would be the same as killing your brother or your friend.  But if we are on the same level as animals, what happens to the hope of salvation or the promise of better things to come?

As Christians, we do not have to lose hope.  We do not have to worry for an instant about our status in nature or our security in God's hands.  Jesus realized that these fears occur, though.  But as usual, He confronted them and offered comfort in His simple and powerful way.  "Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?  But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered." Christ said in Luke 12:6-7.

God keeps track of ALL things in the universe.  Nothing gets by His sight; nothing takes Him by surprise.  So what?  How does this give me hope and comfort?  Jesus continued, "Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows."

What more explanation could we need?  If God is going to keep track of all the birds and animals that He made, He says, of course He is going to pay attention to us!  We are made in His very image after all.  Later in the same chapter, Jesus adds, "Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?" (v. 24).

Not only does our God keep track of our every movement, but He also provides for our every need!  God provides grants provisions to birds and animals, and He is willing to provide so much more for we who are so much "better than the fowls." All we have to do is believe in Him.

God made many wonderful things.  Just take a look around.  Watch a sunset.  Pick up a diamond.  Drive through the mountains.  So many beautiful sights can be seen on this earth of God's.  But when He looks down, He sees His most beautiful treasure as His own children, you and me.  Imperfect you and me.  In fact, He treasured us so much that with the blood of Jesus Christ, He paid for us to be with Him forever.