A
commercial pilot told about a flight in which he encountered a serious
mechanical issue—a problem with dangerous implications. When the situation
occurred, the warning lights in the cockpit informed him of the problem and he
monitored it all the way to the destination, ultimately landing safely.
Once on
the ground, the pilot immediately went to the maintenance staff and reported
it. To his surprise, the mechanics responded, “We already know about the
problem and are ready to fix it. When you got the cockpit warning, we
automatically got an electronic warning as well.”
As he
shared that incident, I couldn’t help but compare it to Jesus’ words about our
heavenly Father: “Your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask
Him” (Matt. 6:8).
He said this in contrast to people who believe that they must “use vain
repetitions . . . . For they think that they will be heard for their many
words” (v.7). Jesus presupposes God’s knowledge of and concern for His children.
Even
though God knows our needs, He still wants us to share our hearts with Him. He
stands ready to hear our prayer and to repair our brokenness by His grace.
Prayer is
the voice of faith, trusting that God knows and cares. (RBC)
