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By Mary Thomas
08/26/20
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As light as a feather

Walking along the beach, as always, I was looking for something to collect, a pebble, shell, a piece of driftwood, anything to add to my collection of memories of places I have been, walks I have taken.

I saw the feather, it was small and soggy, wet from the receding tide, but it caught my eye, and I knew this was coming home with me. The light brown stripes were unusual, I didn’t know what bird had shed this feather, but in the days since it has dried out and now lies on my kitchen shelf, adding to my collection, bringing back memories every time I stand at the sink.

The phrase ‘as light as a feather’ comes to mind. I know that isn’t a Biblical phrase, but isn’t there a truth behind it when put in the context of Jesus desire for us? To live our lives unburdened and light as we refuse to carry our hurts and worries, handing them over to the One who can carry them.

After researching I found the feather belonged to a type of seagull as I suspected, and that seagull was precious to God. I was reminded of the verse

‘Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care.’ (1)

Doesn’t that bring you comfort? Our Heavenly Father is aware of a small bird like a sparrow falling to the ground, it doesn’t go unnoticed. If this is truth, how much more does our Father care for us?

That verse of scripture goes on to say:

‘And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid, you are worth more than many sparrows’ (2)

In the context of this passage Jesus disciples are being sent out to proclaim the gospel, aware that they would be ridiculed, persecuted, and possibly hurt. Jesus reassures them that whatever the reaction of their listeners, they are precious, so valuable to Him, and they are not to worry.

What makes you afraid, or heavy burdened? In these days, all over the world, nations are fearful of the virus that has had the power to change society as we know it. Or maybe, life is just hard, full of worries, sickness, or you fear standing up for your faith. Your Father knows, and sees, and longs to carry your heavy load.

Today another storm is sweeping over our country. Later I will walk along the beach again, watching the seagulls swooping and swirling catching the wind currents. Not a care in the world, even in the midst of the storm.

I will remember the feather and the lessons it has taught me, the visual illustration of the lightness of His Spirit I crave for so much.

We can all experience this, we only need ask, remembering that we are so precious and fully known by our Father who loves us intensely.

1. Matthew 10:29 (NIV) 2. Matthew 10:30-31 (NIV)

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