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God in the Details

When my “chocolate” Labrador retriever puppy was three months old, I took him to the veterinarian’s office for his shots and checkup. As our vet carefully looked him over, she noticed a small white marking in his fur on his left hind paw. She smiled and said to him, “That’s where God held you when He dipped you in chocolate.”

I couldn’t help but laugh, but she had unintentionally made a great point. God cares deeply about His creation.

Jesus tells us in Matthew 10:30 that “even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.” God takes infinite interest in the most intimate details of our lives. No concern is too trivial to bring before Him. He cares that much!

God not only created us but He also sustains and keeps us. Perhaps you’ve heard the line: “the devil is in the details.” It’s far better to understand that God is in them, watching over even the things that escape our notice. Our wise and caring heavenly Father holds us—along with all of creation—in His strong and loving hands! James Banks