FEBRUARY 14
Psalm 33:13, “The Lord looks down from heaven; he sees all the children of man.”
Human institutions are entrusted with the responsibility of watching over others—parents over their children, governing authorities over their citizens, and pastors over their flocks. Yet, no human is perfect, and all have limitations in what they can see and how much they can do.
But God holds a higher vantage point. Enthroned in heaven, He sees all the children of men. Let that thought sink in for a moment. “He looks out on all the inhabitants of the earth” (Psalm 33:14). This includes every person—regardless of age, race, sex, or creed. God knows them all intimately. It is He “who fashions the hearts of them all and observes all their deeds” (Psalm 33:15).
We have a tendency to look to human institutions for help, and sometimes we should. But we are frail creatures, with needs and wounds too deep for human eyes to see or hands to heal. Even a king is not saved by his great army, nor a warrior by his great strength (Psalm 33:16).
How reassuring, then, to know that our lives and actions are under the watchful eye of our Creator. With righteousness and justice, He rules over all. In love, He invites us to trust Him with our lives. His “eye is on those who fear him” (Psalm 33:18). He is able to deliver us from even the most desperate of situations (Psalm 33:19). No matter where we are on this planet, God knows us, and He is able to intervene in our lives for our good. He hears our prayers.
“It is one of our choicest privileges to be always under our Father’s eye, to be never out of sight of our best friend.”-Charles Spurgeon
Application questions: Some suppose God to be distant and aloof from this world. But what does this verse say? God not only sees, but He also intimately knows each of us. Why is this important to understand? Prayerfully thank God for His watchful care over you.
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