HE ALREADY KNOWS
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)
