The Sparrows in the Storm

April 7, 2011 in Encouragement, SMMinistries with 70 Comments

This day, a year ago, we got married. How quickly has time passed! Thanks to our friends, we got to get away and take some time to thank the Lord on our first wedding anniversary.

April 07, 2010

I also remember the shaky times. The times when I was not sure about how things would be. Where the finances would come from? How would I take care of everything? Dealing with people’s opinions and expectations are not easy. Adding to it, were the cultural challenges that stood in between our convictions and our future.

During that time, we decided to seek God’s face. The Lord blessed me with a beautiful vision. In that vision, I had seen two sparrows in a storm. And those two sparrows were rescued and were safely resting in a hand.

I did not want to forget it. I wished someone could draw that for me. I tried searching for similar images on Google but did not succeed. Finally I managed to stitch two images together to get an image that was closest to that vision. We both had it on our computers as a wallpaper to remind us that no matter how big the storm is, we are safe in His hands.

Here is that image:

After the storm

Dear Friend,

Remember the words from the Bible, “The LORD Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” (Deuteronomy 31:8) All that you need to do is be still in God and see the great things that the Lord will do for you. Enjoy that perfect peace that comes from staying your heart on Him.

Speak out loud with David, “The LORD is my light and my salvation–whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life–of whom shall I be afraid?” (Psalm 27:1)

I hope that the next time you go through hell and high water, you remember this picture.

If you like to have the larger copy of it to use as a wallpaper, simply leave a comment below and our team will be happy to email you a copy for free.

Tell me your story. What have been your storms? How has your storm experience been?


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  • Elizabeth mary abraham

    wonderful……god bless u dear bro n sis

    • Anonymous

      Thank u sister!

  • Jacob Gibi

    Blessed wedding anniversary to both of you and thank God for HIS faithfulness over your lives. May you both remain in HIS hands always

    • Anonymous

      Thanks Jacob. God bless u.

  • Preethi

    Blessed wedding anniversary to both of you. God Bless you both beyond expectations and use you for his glory.

    • Anonymous

      Hey thank u!

  • Anonymous

    That I’m glad to hear! thank u for the wishes!

  • Anonymous

    Word!

  • Kamala

    Blesses Wedding Anniversary to both of you!

    • Anonymous

      Thank u so much Kamala!

  • Blessy Mathew

    Happy wedding Anniversary brother :)
    May God bless both of u in plenty and lead you amazingly and cause HIS face shine on you and Tiny chechi :)
    And ya i would remember this picture of 2 sparrows safe in HIS hands..

    • Anonymous

      That’s good to know! Thanks Blessy.

  • http://www.mathewsnuggets.blogspot.com Binsurobinson

    Hey Hey …It Calls for a Party.. All Good things happen in April ;) Aint that wonderfull…A Wonderful Party !! #AnniversaryBlessings.

    • Anonymous

      :) thanks friend

  • Tulasi

    Happy anniversary both of you. GOD bless you..!
    The is very encouraging :)
    can i’ve a copy of dat image.? Thank u

    • Anonymous

      Thank u! Absolutely our team will send u a copy.

  • Anonymous

    I receive it. Thank u!

  • Anonymous

    Thanks a lot Richard.

  • Anonymous

    I receive that. Thanks.

  • Anonymous

    Thanks Roselin.

  • http://twitter.com/BencyElizabeth Bency Elizabeth

    Wish u a very happy n blessed wedding anniversary! Hope n pray that God will bless u more n more!

    • Anonymous

      Hey there Bency, thank u!!!

  • Jenny

    blessed wedding anniversary shy Tiny ..blessed to have u as my friends.

    • Anonymous

      Our pleasure! Thank u!

  • John

    Happy anniversary bro..:)

    • Anonymous

      Thanks John.

  • Mejosht

    Congratulation bro.. May God bless you guys abundantly and .. let multitude be blessed by your ministries….May God cover your relationships with the blood of Jesus …..n charge His angels over your life……

    • Anonymous

      I receive that!

  • 97rons

    WOW! Wish u both a happy n prosperous Wedding Anniversary..!!!
    ..And yes i need a copy of da pic..!
    ….besides dis z a wonderful post..May God continue 2 use u in his arms……
    God bless !!!

    • Anonymous

      Done.

  • Boitumelo

    BLESSED anniversary Shyju..U have been a blessing to many lives….God bless u more in your family & ministry work.

    • Anonymous

      Blessed to know, thanks bro!

  • Anonymous

    Done

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Sona-Jacob/1146381060 Sona Jacob

    Wishing u both a Happy n Blessed anniversary. GOD bless u both.
    By reading ur posts, I find myself in tears. I feel so moved by ur writings.Thanks a lot,Bro.
    LET THE LORD USE U,MORE N MORE for HIS GLORY. U are a blessing to many,I truly believe…and I’ll be so thankful to u,if u sent me one copy of this image.Stay blessed!!

    • Anonymous

      Will send with pleasure. Thank u Sona.

      • http://www.facebook.com/people/Sona-Jacob/1146381060 Sona Jacob

        my mail id is sonajacob5@yahoo.com.
        GOD bless..

    • Anonymous

      We will need your email id to send the wallpaper.

  • http://www.facebook.com/glorugeorge Gloria George

    Happy wedding anniversary !!!! God bless both of you :)

    • Anonymous

      I receive that. Thank u.

  • http://profile.yahoo.com/KZIBILF7RPQZCDYJ7HKTXZKOJY/ meenakshi

    Praise God..!!Congrats brother..!! May God use both of you for His glory..!Blessings

    • Anonymous

      Thank u!

  • http://twitter.com/musiqchild007 Jherrel Peters

    My blessings to the both of you:

    To you Shyju, I pray that God multiplies you a thousand times so many more as you are, and bless you, as he has promised you (Deut 1:11). That He continues to crack open that seed of greatness inside of you and it’s manifested in wisdom, understanding, divine counsel, supernatural might, knowledge, reverential fear and prophetic insight. I announce that your life gets better day by day and God blesses the works of your hands. There shall be no lack, whatever you see, that you shall seize. May you be as devoted to Tiny as Christ is to the church.

    To Tiny, I pray that you would be recognized in your country as a woman of wisdom, faith, beauty, modesty and integrity. I pray that you receive the mantle of Deborah to break through cultural limitations, impositions, prohibitions and mindsets. May you be favored by all those who meet you, know you, have formal and informal relationships with you and your life is characterized by the liberty that is in Christ Jesus.

    I pray that these words are instilled into the fabric and fiber of your soul and that the God of heaven keeps and surrounds you both. HAPPY 1st ANNIVERSARY! :D

    Much love to you both!
    Jherrel.

    • Anonymous

      Thanks Jherrel for taking time and speaking love. God bless you soon with a blessed wife.

  • Elzsalex

    Happy wedding anniversary bro n sis..!!
    May the celebration of your union bring forth more blessings from above and have many more joyful years together!!!..dis is very encouraging and a wonderful post..!! I’ll be so thankful to u,if u send me a copy of this image…!!
    Stay blessed!!

    • Anonymous

      Thanks Elzsa, will send u ASAP!

  • Anonymous

    Two years too long! If u know the Lord is in it then try not to delay, not worth it. Congrats to u both too.

    • Angelene

      sure:) thx brother….

  • Anonymous

    Thank u Faith.

  • Anonymous

    Thanks!!

  • Anonymous

    Thank u!!

  • Anonymous

    Thanks Eva.

  • Shannon Sarote

    Do send me a copy,
    And Congratulation to Both of you Ur Perfect prayer answered by the lord it sef is a big Example of Faith in God……. God Bless u and ur Wife Abundantly

    • Anonymous

      Thanks Shannon u r kind. Will send the pic.

  • Dr.kishorekumar, tirunelveli

    Its ma pleasure to wish both of you on dis wonderful day of yo 1st wedding anniversary… May our caring lord almighty bless you both according to his words ,Deut 28:1-14. with luv, kishore.

    • Anonymous

      Thanks Brother.

  • Ujjwal

    Hey Shyju , HAPPY WEDDING ANNIVERSARY to both of you in His Name ‘ . God bless you both to be a blessing unto many . Sure , His Promises concerning you both will come to pass and this Gospel has to be preached around the globe through mighty vessels like you. Really got to meet you Shyju one day soon. Be blessed .

    • Anonymous

      Thanks ujjwal. In God’s time.

  • Name XYZ

    u left Bethel AG?

    • Anonymous

      Lol who said so? No I have not. Still a member.

      Hopefully next time,U will use your real name :)

  • sinu

    i am tiny’s junior in UIS my elder sis vincy was her batchmate i am actually going through a strom of marriage i am confused abt the decisions i hav taken .ur guys marriage was an encouragment 4 me so is this blog .but my backgroud is a typical orthodox famiy i feel its better i marry a secret beliver but wht abt my relations with my in laws i dont know i feel lost at d same time i want d will of d lord 2 take place in my life.if u feel the lord is asking u 2 share something pls msg to my mail id.happy wedding anniversary

  • http://www.facebook.com/pvariel Philip Verghese ‘Ariel

    Dear Brother, why that shouting and jerking, so sad to see this video, shame on you.

    • Anonymous

      No shame in preaching for Jesus, and obviously I’m glad, happy that I have something worth shouting about! Peace.

  • joshua praveen

    Amen ,these words jest came in the wright time anna , thanks for sharing this u r a blessing keep the good work going, by him and for him .with lots of love and God bless u more so u ll b a blessing 2 all tc anna .
     

    • http://www.shyjumathew.com Shyju Mathew

      Thanks Praveen. May the Lord bless u too.

  • Vaisnavi Pragadesh

    PRAISE THE LORD!!!! Brother….

    i would like to have a larger copy of that picture….

    “Be still and know that i am GOD”-Psalm 46:10.This is the promise verse that GOD gave me for this year 2011. 

    GOD BLESS YOU!!!!

  • Stephie Joseph

    hey bro…. i gt dat pic 4m google images!!! excellent piece…. God bless u both.

  • Mohamed Buhari

    Just I read this blog I was amazed how I felt when I see myself in gods hand…. I would like have one on my computer. If possible plz mail me.

    • http://www.shyjumathew.com/blog Shyju Mathew

      True!! Will do brother!

  • Shailesh

    This is awesome …. I am going through somewhat similar situation and this post blessed me. I was in tears when I read this and related this pic to my situation. Thank you and God bless !!!