What He Wants Me to Know

I have carried you since you were born; I have taken care of you from your birth. Even when you are old, I will be the same. Even when your hair has turned gray, I will take care of you. I made you and will take care of you. I will carry you and save you. Isaiah 46:3,4 (New Century Version)

If there is one thing I have learned about God it is that He has special purposes for pin-pointing areas in our life. Although it can be uncomfortable at times to have the light of truth shine on the very things we want to hide or run from, God’s purpose is to show us where we need His touch and transformation. It took me a long time to begin to see that He wasn’t condemning me but rather showing me where He wanted to work.

A couple days ago, I squirmed at the fact that I saw how easily I look to people to take care of me. Being under someone else’s care can make me feel safe and loved. But God wants me to see it is a false sense of safety and a counterfeit source of security. Temporary and inadequate at best. How He longs for me to see Him as the One who is really able to take care of me in every area of my life. I am still not sure why I am so convinced at times that I could be content otherwise. Not sure why people seem like such good sources. In time, He will let me know…of that I am sure.

For now, He is allowing His words through Isaiah to speak to me in a personal way. Most translations will use the word “carry” through out this passage. Last night I came across the New Century Version and the phrase “I will take care of you” was what I needed to hear God saying to me….all three times! It was like He was saying, “You want to be cared for. I will do that for you. Let Me care for you in a way you have never known on a human level. My ways are not only higher than your ways but also higher than their ways. Trust Me. Rely on Me. Rest in Me. Learn to be cared for by Me.”

Why is this so important for me to get? Because when the Bible speaks of God caring for us it means to look after, care for, pay attention to, attend to, take charge of, and watch over. Those are the exact things I have looked to people to do for me. God knows that and is intent on helping me see that only He can fill such a role in my life. Only He can be that watchful and attentive.


Father, let the truth of Your care impact my life in such a way that my desire to be cared for is finally directed toward You. Amen.

Be Still
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