Here, There, and Everywhere

Bible Reading: Psalm 33:13-15

Graham held very still when his mom came outside, hoping she wouldn’t see him. He loved to hide in the old apple tree. When he peeked through the leaves and branches, he could see Mom in the yard below. He could see Tabby, Mrs. Underwood’s cat, creeping through the grass next door. He could see Bria playing with her friend across the street. But no one on the ground could see him.

“Graham! Bria!” Mom called. “Lunch will be ready soon, kids—you have about five minutes left to play.” She went back into the house.

Graham didn’t feel like coming down just yet. He lay on a branch, stretching out flat on his stomach. He watched a blue jay land by the fence. He watched Mrs. Underwood come out onto her back porch and call Tabby. He watched a red pickup truck drive down the street.

When Mom came out a little later, Graham was still in the tree. “Kids!” Mom called. “Lunch is ready! Time to come in!” Graham knew playtime was over. He swung down and dropped to the ground as Bria came running home.

“Surprise, Mom!” Graham said as he entered the kitchen. “I saw you when you came outside, but you couldn’t see me! I saw you too, Bria. I could see everybody!” He grinned. “Kind of like how God watches us all from up in heaven.”

“Nah,” said Bria. “God doesn’t just watch the people in one area for an hour or so. He watches everybody in the whole wide world, all at once, all the time!” She grinned at her brother. “He was watching you while you were hiding and watching us!”

“I know,” Graham said. “I guess we can say God is here, there, and everywhere. He always knows where we are and what we’re doing.”

“But that’s not all,” said Mom. “He doesn’t just see us on the outside. He sees our hearts too, and He knows what we’re thinking and feeling.”

“Then He must know I’m feeling hungry!” Graham said as he sat down at the table. “What’s for lunch?” – Katherine E. Swarts

How About You?

Do you like to hide from people? That can be fun, but remember you can never hide from God. He always knows where you are and what you’re doing—and even what you’re thinking and feeling! He watches over you every minute of every day. Thank Him for that, and remember that He’s always there for you.

Today’s Key Verse:
Proverbs 15:3 The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good.

Today’s Key Thought:

God sees everything