The God of Little Details

It’s the little things that tell me how much God loves me.

Of course, I know that God sent his only son, Jesus, as the Lamb of Sacrifice for sins of all mankind. This alone shows the depth of His love and mercy (it is bottomless). God could have stopped there, and we’d never stop singing of His mercy. But, he didn’t stop there. He continues to work in our lives, through the day-to-day struggles that everyone must face.

It’s these that show the breadth of his love.

One night, my wife couldn’t find the children’s aspirin. As she searched the house, my 5 year old daughter, Sarah, said “God, please help mommy find the medicine.” A simple request from a child who hasn’t yet learned to doubt. How beautiful is the faith of a child!

Not even 5 seconds after this prayer, my wife found the medicine. As I listened to these events play out, I remember thinking -- after hearing my daughter’s prayer -- Well, she’ll find it now. But still I was surprised when she actually did find it -- then I marvelled at my complete lack of faith.

Even more amazing was the realization that God cares about little things too. Imagine - the Creator of the universe - Allmighty God Himself -- caring enough to help my wife find a bottle of aspirin. Caring enough to answer the prayer of a 5-year old child. Caring enough to want to help with the littlest of details.

How great Thou art, Lord.