Your Eye Is on Me
Do you know that God is watching you? Do you know it in your heart of hearts? You may have understanding of the concept, but do you dwell in the penetrating light of this truth? If we understand this in even a measured way, if we grasp just a little bit of it, then nothing can hinder our lives in God. Being an overcomer is much more than stubborn drudgery and refusing to quit. Granted, perseverance is half the battle, but in order to overcome, there must be an unshakable inner disposition, an anchor for our souls.
If it is true that God’s eye is on me, then nothing else matters. I may have bouts of weakness in my flesh, but if I know that He is intentionally giving His attention to me, then my resolve will be strengthened, and freedom becomes attainable. We all face the diverse trials and struggles of life. These trials exist to purify and prove the worth of our devotion to Jesus in the same way that struggles in a marriage prove our devotion to our spouse, and refine that devotion into selfless, sacrificial love.
In this day, people fickly quit at the first signs of hardship, without ever experiencing the joy of overcoming the cruel tyrant of despair. One day there will be no more pain and no more sorrow. The implication is that there will be no more trials to prove or refine our love. Do you realize that you have the opportunity to love Jesus today, in the midst of confusion, pain, and struggle, to show Him how you feel about Him? It’s the one gift that only you can give to Him. No one else can love Him like you can, because no one else is facing your exact circumstances.
We can actually encounter the manifest goodness of God through our struggles. Not that the trials are easy to engage with and overcome; we still feel pain and loss and heartache. But when we draw strength from the conviction that God sees and knows our pain, we become more willing to press on for the sake of knowing and gaining Christ.
If you find yourself facing difficulties today, take heart. Nothing you do is in vain when it is done in the light of His countenance. Look at us today, O God, and let us know You are looking, for then we can overcome anything.
