Thought from today’s Bible reading from Isaiah 59-63.
We sometimes wonder who is paying attention to us. Will anyone notice what we are doing? Will our good deeds be seen and remembered by others? Maybe not, but the following passage provides some encouragement.
“For You are our Father, though Abraham does not know us and Israel does not recognize us. You, O Lord, are our Father, our Redeemer from of old is Your name” (Isaiah 63:16).
Generally, people like to be noticed for the good that they do. To be recognized by a well-known man of faith may seem important for many Christians. But ultimately, it is not all that important.
We should not worry about receiving recognition and honor from others. No matter how good our work is, even if our work is in the noble effort of serving the Lord, others may not pay attention. We could be seen as a nobody. But it does not matter.
What is important is that God sees us. He is our Father. There is nothing hidden from His sight (Hebrews 4:13). He sees what is done in secret and will reward us (Matthew 6:4).
While it might make us feel good to be commended by others for our efforts, in the end, all that matters is pleasing God. Even if no one knows us and no one recognizes what we are doing, He does. That is all that counts.
Tomorrow’s reading: Isaiah 64-66
[I’m using the Chronological reading plan on the Bible Gateway website if you’d like to follow along, too.]
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