The Always GodSample

THE GOD WHO SEES

God may not have physical eyes, but he sees farther, clearer, and deeper than we ever could. 

For example, the Bible teaches over and over that God sees what we do. Read what the psalmist wrote in Psalm 33:13–15.

Did you notice that all was used three times in this passage? Read it again slowly. God sees everything. He “watches all” our deeds.

In Ezekiel 1:18, God is represented by an item that is “covered with eyes” (NLT).

One of the names used to describe God’s character and nature is El Roi. Can you guess what it means? “The God who sees.”

The implication is clear: God is a God who sees. When it comes to our lives, he sees what will bring us harm. He sees what will bring him glory.

This is why we can believe with confidence the promise Paul wrote to the church in Rome: “We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28).

What we see is limited; what God sees is not. Theologian John Piper tweeted this statement, and I kept it as a favorite: “God is always doing 10,000 things in your life, and you may be aware of three of them.”

God sees what we don’t! God sees the invisible reality of the spiritual battle taking place all around us right now. He even sees our adversary, the devil, prowling around like a roaring lion seeking to devour us (1 Peter 5:8).

If the curtains could be pulled back for us to see what God sees, we would be stunned. We would also be overcome with emotion because we would actually see that the God of the universe loves and cares for us. God lets us know in his Word what is really taking place, including the unseen battle we are in and the invisible enemies we are up against.

How incredible is that? God is not just a God who sees. He is a personal God who sees me. He sees you. He sees what we are going through, and it matters to him. This is why Peter told Christians, “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7).

Why does it matter that God sees us and what we are experiencing?