Does Jesus Care?

Have you ever wondered if Jesus really knows and cares about every detail in your life? I have at times.  Though I don't consciously wonder that very often, my actions show that I do. The Bible teaches about God's omnipotence, omniscience, and omnipresence. Most of us who have been taught these truths would have no trouble agreeing with words that they are, indeed, truth. However, I'm ashamed to say that often our actions prove contrary to our words.

In the past few weeks, many of my prayers have been answered and events have unfolded which were undoubtedly God's doing. Unfortunately, I'm not always so quick to recognize that God is the one that is planning all of my moments. I think this is often because I fail to pray throughout my day, consulting the Lord before I make decisions. Usually, when I am conversing frequently with Him about things, it's so much more apparent when He does things that I had asked Him for or talked with Him about.

A state of mind that sees God in everything 

is evidence of growth in grace and a thankful heart.

Charles Finney  

1792-1875

It's so tempting to be deceived by the idea that Jesus only cares and is doing things in my life for my betterment when my circumstances are comfortable - when things are happening that I enjoy. When I'm not completely stressed out and exhausted.

The funny thing is, that's not even how it works in our physical lives, let alone our spiritual ones. Imagine if you only ate foods you really enjoyed, and never exerted yourself physically in any way simply because it was uncomfortable. What kind of shape would your body be in? Well, it wouldn't be fit for much. Muscles only grow when they are stretched. How can I be made fit for service for Christ if I am always comfortably satisfied and never pushed to grow?      

GE

Does Jesus care when my heart is pained
Too deeply for mirth or song,
As the burdens press, and the cares distress
And the way grows weary and long?

Oh 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.

Does Jesus care when my way is dark
With a nameless dread and fear?
As the daylight fades into deep night shades,
Does He care enough to be near?

Does Jesus care when I’ve tried and failed
To resist some temptation strong;
When for my deep grief there is no relief,
Though my tears flow all the night long?

Does Jesus care when I’ve said “goodbye”
To the dearest on earth to me,
And my sad heart aches till it nearly breaks,
Is it aught to Him? Does He see?

Frank E. Graeff