Look Up

When my son performs at football half-time shows, I am totally focused on him. Consequently, I don't always see the big picture of the show because I don't want to lose sight of him in the sea of other band members. Of course he cannot always see me, even if he tries. He is focused on his task at the moment and not thinking about me. However, occasionally amidst the roar of the crowd, he looks up and we make eye contact.

Reflecting on this, I thought to myself, Maybe this is similar to how God feels when looking at us. I know God loves me, but quite honestly I find God's unconditional love, mercy, grace, forgiveness, and presence in my life mind-boggling and incomprehensible. How can God know me so intimately when there are so many other people in the world? But the Bible assures us that God's eyes are on each of us individually (see Luke 12:6-7), and that God is always with us. (See Heb. 13:5.)

Sometimes when we "look up" from our tasks, we are aware that God is clearly present, and we seem to make eye contact -- as when my son makes eye contact with me. Often, however, like my son looking for me at a crowded football game, we can't see God. Even so we can trust that our Creator is there, seeing us and smiling, proud of us.

Sue Cohen (Texas, U.S.A.)

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, we are thankful that you always have your eyes on us, always love us, and are always with us even when we are not consciously aware of it. We love you, O God! Amen.


From: UpperRoomDevotionals