Thursday
ITS ALL IN THE DETAILS
Bernadette Keene
Today’s Scripture: “Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows.” Luke 12:7, ESV
Theme: God doesn’t forget you or fail to communicate; therefore, do not be immobilized by fear.
In today's scripture, Jesus encourages His disciples not to be afraid. After the teachers of religious law became hostile toward Him for criticizing their hypocritical beliefs and the crowds of people began to get rowdy, the disciples were probably feeling anxious and afraid. He reminds them how much God cares for a little bird and reassures them that God cares so much more about each of them and knows every detail about them down to the last hair on their head.
God knows everything about you too. He knows how you are feeling at every moment and why, He knows your likes and dislikes, your favorite color and favorite food. He knows what makes your heart ache and what makes you smile. He knows, He sees, He cares about every little thing. Have you ever thought about the saying “stop and smell the roses?” It is an idiom that means to slow down and appreciate the little things in life. Who gave the rose its color and aroma? The rose is designed that way intentionally with people in mind, God wants you to stop and notice, not just the beauty of the rose with its intoxicating smell but the beauty of the One who created it just for you…
The details of a flower petal enthrall me. If you look closely at pansy petals they look like little grumpy faces! I could go on forever pointing out the intricate details found in God’s creation, but my point is this... If God puts that much effort into a flower, into a bird- things that cannot give him glory, then He most certainly cares about the little details of our lives.
Make It Personal: The next time you are feeling that God does not care about the seemingly small details of your life, stop and smell the roses. Look for Him in the little details of your life, He is there waiting for you to notice Him.
Pray: Lord, help us today to slow down and soak in Your Goodness all around us. You designed the world in such a way that your presence cannot be denied. Yet often, in the rush of the day, we fail to notice You. Forgive us, Lord. Thank you for caring about the little details of our lives and showing up in such brilliant and unique ways for each of us. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
Read: Matthew 6:25-30; Luke 12:24
Weekly Memory Verse: “You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy;” (Psalms 16:11a, NLT)