The Canopy of God's Love

Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

When we're in pain, we may question whether God cares or even knows what we're going through. Our difficult circumstances can give us a wrong view of Him. Scripture teaches that our three-in-one God is omniscient and omnipresent. In other words, He knows all things and is everywhere. No actions or persons are hidden from His sight. The past, present, and future are all laid out before Him.

I Chronicles 28:9 tells us, "the Lord searches all hearts, and understands every intent of the thoughts." Because of this, He knows us intimately. And with His perfect knowledge, He understands what we really need. God's love and concern for us do not change, even if our pain has resulted from our own sinful actions.

Jesus repeatedly demonstrated God's loving concern for people. He met with Nicodemus, one of Israel's religious leaders. And without condemnation or accusation, Jesus showed him the way to God. He also visited Zaccheus, a man whose financial dishonesty had hurt many. Jesus even initiated conversation with the Samaritan woman, a social outcast. He also delayed His journey in response to the cry of a blind beggar. He showed compassion to Bartimaeus and affirmed his faith.

Through what we saw Jesus do in his life, we can be sure our heavenly Father cares about us. God's love extends over us like a canopy. He wants us to come to Him with our questions and pain. Don't allow trials to cloud your thinking about God's deep concern for you. Accept Jesus' invitation and bring your burdens to Him.

Thank You, Lord, that You care for me! Your loving concern for me is evident every day of my life. Teach me to let go of my concerns and my burdens and turn them over to You. Help me to let go of past hurts and past mistakes that I have made. I don't have the strength to carry them on my own, but You say to bring them to You, and You will give me rest. Ah, such sweet rest! I love You and I praise You! In Jesus' Name~Amen