“Yes” |

There are billions of people in this world. If I were to truly consider the size of the universe–or even of this solar system–and then compare myself to it, I would have to echo the words of David, “What is man?” If I might change the wording just a bit, I would ask, “Who am I?”

We who love God are amazed at Him, but we sometimes have those things we wonder about.

Out of these billions of people, does God really hear my prayer?
When there are so many bad things in this world, does God really know what’s going on with me?
Compared with all the bad, can God see the good that I try to do?
Does God hear it when I am crying on the inside?
Does He even hear when I cry on the outside?
When I have to hold my peace in the face of an accuser, does God know my pain?
When I have a moment of joy, does that make God joyful, too?
When my wife and I struggle with finances, does God have an ear in that conversation?
When the doctor tells us our child’s life is in danger, is my Lord in that room?
When the boss tells my spouse that his/her job is no longer there, does God hear my silent weeping while I put on a strong face?
When I hear the word “Alzheimer’s” in connection with my dad or mom, is the Lord near?
Does it matter to God that I feel guilty for not being a personal evangelist, but that I want to do my part in more quiet ways?
When I hear the “c” word [cancer] and am frightened beyond measure, does the Lord really care?
Does it matter to the Lord when I want to be an influence for Him in my school, but in my heart I struggle to see why?

In short, the answer is “yes.”

Need some proof?

Casting all your anxieties on [God], because He cares for you. (1 Peter 5:7)

I will never leave you nor forsake you. (Hebrews 13:5)

I am with you always, even to the end of the age. (Matthew 28:20)

Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (Hebrews 4:16)

And, if you need one more reminder, remember the words from J. Lincoln Hall wrote many years ago.

Does Jesus care when my heart is pained

Too deeply for mirth and song;

As the burdens press, and the cares distress,

And the way grows weary and long?

Does Jesus care when my way is dark

With a nameless dread and fear?

As the daylight fades into deep nightshades,

Does He care enough to be near?

Does Jesus care when I’ve tried and failed

To resist some temptations strong;

When for my deep grief I find no relief,

Tho’ my tears flow all the night long?

Does Jesus care when I’ve said “good-bye”

To the dearest on earth to me,

And my sad heart aches till it nearly breaks–

Is it aught to Him? Does He see?

O yes, He cares; I know He cares,

His heart is touched with my grief;

When the days are weary, the long nights dreary,

I know my Savior cares.