The beautiful song “His Eye Is On the Sparrow” has been on my heart and mind for the past few weeks. During this time, I have looked into how this song came to be. I found it’s origin in a book titled “Amazing Grace” by Kenneth W. Osbeck. From that book, I share with you in hopes that it will bless and inspire you.
Mrs. Civilla Martin, author of this gospel hymn, tells of a visit to a bedridden Christian friend. Mrs. Martin asked the woman if she ever got discouraged because of her physical condition. Her friend responded quickly: “How can I be discouraged when my heavenly Father watches over each little sparrow and I know He loves and cares for me.” Within just a few minutes Mrs. Martin completed the writing of her new text, which has since been a source of much encour-agement to many of God’s people.
It is interesting that our Lord chose the most common of all birds and sparrows to teach a profound truth: In God’s eyes, no one is insignificant! He is vitally concerned with even the details of our lives. Notice also that the Bible uses another bird to teach this inspiring truth: “Those who hope in the Lord will soar on wings like eagles…” (Isaiah 40:31). With an awareness of God’s concern for our lives and the promise of His enabling power to live victoriously, why should we be afraid?
Singing His praises,
Bro. Mark