Is God too Big?

Yesterday I wrote about How Big God is. I also referenced the comparative difference between Him and us. But, when I consider the giant chasm that looms between who we are and who He is, I must admit that it is hard to imagine that He is aware of us as a race... let alone as individuals. At times when I am low or feeling overwhelmed sometimes I also question whether or not He is aware of me or my plight. It is easy to allow the circumstances of today to erase the memories of yesterday. I don't have to think very hard to remember all the times in my life when He has personally intervened or rescued me. But even with all the awesome ways he has moved in my life, when I focus on my circumstances the past seems to blur. The one thing I have learned and continue to apply in my life is perseverance. No matter how bad it seems at the moment He has always been Faithful, and I have always come out the other side, wiser and stronger…

James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

It doesn’t make the pain of my circumstance go away, but it does erase the fear. I know that God knows me and that He cares for me… He says he knows me by name and to Fear not…

Isaiah 43:1 "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.

If the God that created all of what we see, cares for me then what do I have to fear… I once heard someone say; “don’t sweat the small stuff, and remember that to God it is all small stuff." He has a plan for you and I, it may not all make sense now and it may not even make sense tomorrow, but He has a plan none the less.

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

So even when I can’t see it, I will still believe… even when it doesn’t make sense, I will still trust…

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me!

Amen