God Is Everywhere

God is everywhere.

That’s a strange thing to type, because if I’m honest, I usually don’t notice Him. But, the problem isn’t with Him, it’s with me.

It’s hard to notice God when you’re looking at your bank account, worried about money. It’s hard to notice God when you’re looking at your wardrobe, worried about what people think of you. It’s hard to notice God when you’re focused on your work, worried if you’re doing enough. It’s hard to notice God when you’re patting yourself on the back, congratulating yourself on a job well done. It’s hard to notice God when all you see are the problems, the pain, or the people who make you mad.

The problem is not that God isn’t here. It’s that I’m not looking out in faith.

Faith let’s you see God’s hand in your bank account – He’s got you covered and He will provide. Faith let’s you care a little less about what you wear and what people think of you – God accepts you just as you are. Faith opens your eyes to a whole new way of seeing your work – He’s supporting you and carrying your burdens. Faith opens your eyes to a God who does His best work through moments of pain and in our problems. Faith lets you forgive those troublesome people who make you mad and see them as God’s children too.

So, look around! God is there. His handiwork is clear in the trees and the sunset. He’s putting food on your table and a roof over your head. God is watching over your family even when you can’t be there for them. He’s there by your side at home, walks with you into the office at work, and watches over you as you rest.

Do you see Him? If not, there’s one place I know we can find Him. He’s there on the cross. He’s rising from the tomb. That’s where we see God most clearly. That’s where we see His love and grace and forgiveness flow. That’s where His power and glory are on full display. That’s where His heart is revealed and His character shown. So, look. He’s there.

He’s everywhere. And by faith, we see.