Topical Encyclopedia In the Scriptures, birds are frequently used as symbols of God's providential care and His attention to the details of His creation. The Bible often highlights the divine care extended to birds as a means of illustrating God's greater care for humanity.One of the most notable references to God's care for birds is found in the teachings of Jesus. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus uses the example of birds to teach about trust in God's provision: "Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns—and yet your Heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?" (Matthew 6:26). This passage underscores the idea that if God provides for the needs of birds, He will certainly provide for the needs of His people. Similarly, in the Gospel of Luke, Jesus reiterates this teaching: "Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn, yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds!" (Luke 12:24). Here, the raven, a bird often considered unclean, is used to emphasize that God's care extends to all creatures, regardless of their status. The Psalms also reflect on God's care for birds, portraying His creation as a testament to His providence. Psalm 104:12 states, "The birds of the air nest beside the springs; they sing among the branches" . This imagery of birds finding sustenance and shelter in God's creation serves as a reminder of His ongoing provision and care. In the Old Testament, the account of Elijah being fed by ravens further illustrates divine care through birds. During a time of drought and famine, God commands ravens to bring Elijah bread and meat: "The ravens brought him bread and meat in the morning and bread and meat in the evening, and he drank from the brook" (1 Kings 17:6). This miraculous provision highlights God's sovereignty and His ability to use even the natural world to meet the needs of His servants. The book of Job also reflects on the wisdom and care of God in relation to birds. Job 38:41 poses the rhetorical question, "Who provides food for the raven when its young cry out to God and wander about for lack of food?" . This question points to God's intimate involvement in the sustenance of all living creatures. Throughout Scripture, the care of birds serves as a powerful metaphor for God's attentive and nurturing nature. By observing the ways in which God provides for the birds, believers are encouraged to trust in His provision and care for their own lives, knowing that they are of even greater value in His sight. Nave's Topical Index Job 38:41Who provides for the raven his food? when his young ones cry to God, they wander for lack of meat. Nave's Topical Index Psalm 147:9 Matthew 10:29 Luke 12:6,24 Library The Secrets of Divine Love are to be Kept The Inconsistency of Image Worship. Arguments in Palliation. -1 ... Anxious Care Namely, Epicurus and Pythagoras. 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