Read through the Bible in 2 years: 1 Kings 20-22.

Do you ever just feel like you’re just a random cog in the vast machine of life, nothing more than an inconsequential human being among billions of others?

Reading today about when King Ahab who had intentionally disguised himself as a common soldier in an attempt to protect his life during battle was struck down by an arrow launched by a random soldier that just so happened to pierce him precisely between his armor and breastplate, I was reminded again that God is in charge over all our lives. God had ordained the number of King Ahab’s days. He couldn’t hide from God, and neither can we.

God knows precisely where you are, and He knows precisely what you’re thinking.

He knows what you did yesterday, He knows what you will do today, and He is in control of what your day holds. Does this thought scare you? Or comfort you?

Your answer will depend on two things: (1) the character of God and (2) your relationship with Him. Do you think God is harsh, cruel, distant, impotent, or uncaring? Or do you think He is loving, kind, patient, forgiving, and faithful? Do you see God more like a vengeful policeman eagerly waiting to give you a ticket or a concerned father eagerly waiting for you to come home?

If you’ve never read “The Knowledge of the Holy,” let me recommend it to you or check out my own ebook on the attributes of God through the eyes of a former atheist.

Heavenly Father, Thank You for Your watchful care over Your creation. You see me. You know me. You know my thoughts and my ways. I cannot escape from Your watchful care. Thank You for Your faithfulness to me. I know that You are good, and that everything You allow into my life is ultimately for my good and Your glory. Increase my faith, Father, that I might be able to give thanks in all circumstances and walk by faith all the days of my life. In the Name of Jesus Christ, my Savior, Lord, and Friend, I pray. Amen.