"Don't be afraid of those who want to kill your body;

they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell. 

What is the price of two sparrows - one copper coin? But not a single sparrow can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it.

And the very hairs on your head are all numbered.

So don't be afraid; 

you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows."

Matthew 10:29-31 NLT

As Jesus is sending his team out to face physical danger, he isn't threatening them with anything, juat reminding them of two things:

Only God has the power over real death.

And they are dearly loved by Him.

So they don't have to be afraid, even if they lose their life they won't lose their Life. 

Jesus is telling his team that even if the world is against them, they are seen, they are known, they are valuable, they are loved. 

You are seen.

You are known.

You are valuable.

You are loved.

Whatever you are facing today, good or bad, whether you're joyful or struggling, these things are true:

Seen

Known

Valued

Loved

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