I recently used
Google Maps to “wander around” the neighborhood in Nairobi, Kenya. A satellite
image on my computer screen enabled me to identify roads, landmarks, and
buildings. In some cases, I got a street-level view, as if I were standing on
the ground there.
It was quite a view, but only a small taste of how the Lord must see our
world.
The psalmist celebrated God’s view by writing these words: “The
Lord looks from heaven; He sees all the sons of men. . . . He
considers all their works. . . . The eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him,
on those who hope in His mercy, to deliver their soul from death, and to keep
them alive in famine” (33:13-19).
Unlike an
unfeeling satellite, the Lord sees with His heart of love as He considers who
we are and what we do. The Bible reveals that He longs for us to trust Him and
follow His way. We are never out of God’s sight, and He keeps a close eye on
everyone whose hope is in Him.
For all who know the Lord through faith in Jesus Christ, it’s encouraging
to realize that every day we’re part of His amazing view.
Keep your eyes on God; He never takes His eyes off you. (RBC)
