A Lesson from the Birds
Luke 12:22-28
And he said to his disciples, Therefore I say to you, Take no thought for your life, what you shall eat; neither for the body…


Luther had a quick eye to detect and read the lessons of nature. Thus, on a certain calm summer evening he happened to be standing at a window, when he observed a small bird quietly settle down for the night. "Look how that little fellow preaches faith to us all!" he exclaimed. "He takes hold of his twig, tucks his head under his wing, and goes to sleep, leaving God to think for him." Add to his stature one cubit. —



Parallel Verses
KJV: And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.

WEB: He said to his disciples, "Therefore I tell you, don't be anxious for your life, what you will eat, nor yet for your body, what you will wear.




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