Have you ever thought of yourself that way? More valuable than a lot of the most common of birds? On the surface it doesn\u2019t appear you\u2019re worth much. Cheer up, let\u2019s look deeper. These words were expressed by Jesus to his disciples. He was making a point that we should not fear those who can only kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Then, he makes his point. \u201cAre not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father.\u201d <\/em><\/strong>He goes on to say\u2026\u201cbut even the hairs of your head are all numbered\u201d. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n That\u2019s Jesus\u2019 way of saying that if God is so concerned about the hairs on your head and the plight of his sparrows, how much more you! How did God prove this with his actions? \u201cSo God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. And God blessed them<\/u>\u201d <\/em><\/strong>(Gen. 1.27,28a). 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