He counts the number of the stars; He calls them all by name. Great is our LORD, and mighty in power; His understanding is infinite. (Psalm 147:4-5)
Have you ever wondered how out of the billions of people on planet Earth God hears everyone’s thoughts and prayers at the same time and understands them individually? It would truly take a Being so Sentient He would have to be on the level of Majestic. He is that and beyond. He created the stars by command alone and calls them all by name (Genesis 1:1, 1:16). I was curious as to how many stars there are. It is estimated their number could equal 600 quadrillion! You could go to the other side of the universe and ask, “What’s that one’s name?” Out of those millions of points of light He wouldn’t need to ask which one you meant. That’s Majestic.
He knows
everything about everything down to the number of cells in the bodies of
everyone on earth, and down to the numbers of hairs on their heads. He’s never
lost, confused or suffers a senior moment.
We all, at
times, wonder if God hears us, or if He’s even listening. We might feel
unimportant, or even abandoned. We can be assured of His fidelity. The
stars served as a reminder to Abraham of the promise of his offspring (Genesis
26:4) and God’s faithful attention to Abraham’s every detail. Looking up into
just his own Milky Way Abraham could not fully count them all.
God is not
conditional in His love and interest in who you are. You mattered enough to
send His only Begotten Son that if you believed on Him, you would gain salvation
and eternal life (John 3:16).
Jesus said no
sparrow falls without the Father’s will and knowledge and you, being made in
His image, how much more of value are you than those?
He never
sleeps, slumbers, or dozes. He sees all and knows all. He hears your every
prayer and knows your every thought. He’s aware of these things right now, and since
He is eternal, He has had all your problems, worries, hopes and dreams in mind,
forever. How Majestic is our God!
God counts
hairs, He doesn’t split them. A God who can remember 600 quadrillion names with
ease would have no problem remembering yours. In all He has going and with all He holds together by His power, He’s
still got your number. He’s still got your name. You’re that special. His understanding is infinite. He’s That
Majestic!
Ken
