July 23: God Knows

And the Lord said: “I have surely seen the oppression of My people who are in Egypt, and have heard their cry because of their taskmasters, for I know their sorrows. (Exodus 3:7 NKJV)

Our text today is one of those verses of scripture that require no other illustration to communicate its message. In itself, it is a graphic illustration of the great truth of God's concern and care for His people. It speaks of the extent of God's awareness.

Care and concern begins with awareness. You can not be concerned with what you are unaware of. Whatever is below your radar doesn't move your bowel of compassion. The popular adage says, "Out of sight is out of mind." That is why often when people pass through difficult times, the questions on their minds are often about awareness. Does anyone know? Does someone see? Does someone care? Does anyone care to ask? Am I alone in this? Where is God in all these?

God answers these questions in our text. He tells us, sees, hears and knows our situations. There is nothing going on in your life right now that God is unaware of. Jesus said, "not even a sparrow can fall down without the Father's notice, that even the very hairs of your head are numbered." Each little one. He knows and cares about what we feel and the little details of our lives.

Someone once asked a pastor if God cares about the little and trivial things of life. The Pastor replied, "Lady, can you think of anything that is big for God? In other words, everything in our lives is small when compared with God yet He sees all, hears all and feels all. He is touched with the feelings of your infirmity. He is concerned about you.

As you go about your day today, retain an awareness that no matter what life looks like for you now. No matter what you are going through right now, God is very well acquainted with it all. He has tread the path you now tread when Christ came and identified with our humanity. He knows every weakness and understands everything. God loves you and cares for you. Relax in His care. Cast your burdens on Him. He will see you through this season of life.

Decision of the Day

I understand that God is aware of everything I face. That He cares for me. Nothing is too little for His concern. I roll my cares on Him today, knowing that He has a plan for every situation in my life and He will see me through.