“The Son reflects the glory of God and shows exactly what God is like. He holds everything together with his powerful word” (Heb. 1:3, NCV).
Sometimes we subconsciously are under the impression that God made the universe like a wind-up toy. It seems to us as if He gave it the initial wind-up, and has just let it play itself out since then. As if He just set everything up initially, gave it a nudge in the right direction, and everything carries on by inertia.
This is a false impression. Creation cannot carry on one single step without the power of God fueling it, without His immense wisdom directing its every detail. Indeed, Jesus holds the whole universe together with His powerful word. Everything, absolutely everything, that is happening this very second is under His careful guidance and orchestration. He is intimately involved. He literally meant it that not a sparrow falls to the ground apart from the knowledge of the Father. Not a one.
When a rainbow spreads across the sky and lifts your heart, that is not just a happenstance phenomenon involving drops of precipitation and the refraction of sunbeams. Daddy was entirely intentional about painting it there for you. He wanted to gladden your heart and catch another glimpse of your stunning smile.
When that dainty little bird sings cheerfully outside your window, greeting the new day, it’s because He sent her. Her lovely melody is His serenade for the one He cherishes… you.
When that colorful wildflower nods up at you from the side of the path, He planted it there on purpose for you. He’s hoping you will notice, and revel in His affection.
When the breeze caresses your face, that’s Him too. He’s loving on you. Look up and smile back into His eyes. You don’t know how much you steal His heart when you do.
Yes. He is supervising and sustaining every detail of the world around you with perfect care. Nothing ever escapes His attentiveness. So think about it:
If He can manage creation so masterfully as to assure that each stalk of grass, across endless miles, on every single continent, is growing in the right place… how much more will He lovingly work out your personal, emotional, and spiritual growth as you lean into Him?
If He employs enough wisdom and watchfulness to make sure the deer, hidden away in the depths of the forest, gives birth at just the right moment… (and the lioness, and the she-bear, and the whale, and the elephant, and every pregnant mammal on the earth)… how much more will He orchestrate for you the next vital step in your path… at exactly the right time?
If the Lover of your soul has enough energy and attention to hold the entire universe together… how much more will He hold you together, precious one? If you are the one He shed every last drop of His blood for? If you are the one He dreamed of for all of eternity?
“So do not be afraid; you are worth much more than [these]!” (Matt. 10:31, GNT).
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If you get quiet before Him, is there some detail in the world around you through which Daddy wants to speak to your heart of His tenderness towards you?
Feeding On Jesus 
Thank you for this reminder, Jennifer. Sometimes we just need to hear it again.
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You are so very welcome, my sister! And we sure do. I need Holy Spirit to remind me again and again!
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Wonderful reminder and instruction about the depth of God’s ability to love, thanks Jenn!
When I consider all the sensory input God gives in revealing His love and power, it is consistently the beauty of sunrise and sunset that I see it most clearly. He speaks to my heart at the beginning of the day, telling me that He indeed has it all under His control. And at days end, He lovingly reminds that this day, no matter how it played out in my little world, was also all of His design.
Blessings to you my Dear Sister,
Chuck
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That is awesome, Chuck. Like bookends of the day, huh? It really is so amazing how He can make every single sunrise and sunset a brand new, majestic painting. What infinite and glorious creativity, telling us about His heart!
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Beautiful post Jennifer and you’re absolutely right. We don’t even understand the marvel of our own bodies or the composition of the air that we breathe or the food that we eat. Have you ever marvelled at the different fruits that God has made for us, the way that some of them are portioned in sections, the different nutrients they provide? Or the marvel of our sight. The list is so long and yet so many times we don’t even give it a second thought. Thank you once again for opening our eyes to the marvel of His grace. God’s blessings to you and yours.
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It really is so, so long! Yes, living here in the Amazon Jungle, the delicious tropical fruits here often do cause me amazement at His goodness. Thank you for such a thoughtful comment, Bruce!
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Don’t forget Colossians 1:17. God’s hand is in everything. We are NOT pantheists, but He is present everywhere.
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That Scripture is perfect for this discussion! Thank you so very much for sharing it 🙂
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Thank you so much! 😀
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Thanks for the great reminder, Jennifer. 😊💕
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You are welcome, Annie! Much love to you 💖
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When I read your posts I always find myself thankful for the reminders. Nothing new, but just as important as ever. This week I am to be still in His presence, to be still in silence and listen to what He is saying to me, then at on it.
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I am SO glad they bless you, Hamish! Amen and amen, the Holy Spirit is so good at His job of bringing to our remembrance everything that Jesus has taught us 🙂
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Who could ever look on the miracles in creation and think it was an accident?
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Absolutely! Now that is the question of the century for sure!!
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