God’s Hand in the Smallest Details

Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

This verse has a lot to tell about God. It says for us, God is the strength. Secondly, it says He is our ever-present help in trouble. Life must have taught us this one lesson: not everyone who says that they will be there for us is good, but only those who stay when we are in trouble are our true people. But people have their limits and cannot be there for us even if they wish to be so.

It was a busy morning where roads were chilling after the cool rain that drenched them a few hours back. As it was a Friday, my morning was busy as usual with cleaning, cooking, and getting ready. When I got ready, my husband got an immediate call to be at work. So I told him I would take care of my journey to my workplace. I have a strict rule when it comes to signing in on time because of the work policy in my workplace.

I got ready on time, went out to the road, and booked Ola as it was an emergency need. The driver called me and confirmed. Then again, he called me requesting the route. And then again, he called me requesting landmarks. I clearly understood he couldn't pick me up on time. I was beginning to get tensed when he finally called and requested me to cancel the ride.

I started to walk towards my workplace, which I couldn’t reach even if I walked for 45 minutes. I couldn’t think much; I couldn’t even think clearly, but I just kept walking. Before I could even say a prayer about it, I saw a woman wearing a similar uniform like mine stopping her bike and looking at me. I couldn’t believe my eyes and was wondering whether she might help. When I went closer, she introduced herself as my colleague from the same campus, and she invited me to ride with her. I quickly said “yes.”

Then she started talking, saying she usually crosses that road earlier but today she was late and found me. I was thoroughly surprised at how God extended His helping hand to me through this woman. Isn’t it very true that God orchestrates our life from behind? Isn’t it true that God is an ever-present help in trouble? She was a Christ-loving woman, and she was happy that she helped me, and we both reached our campus on time.

Hey friend, you want to know what I learnt from this incident that happened to me? God is watching us every minute of our life. He knows where we travel, where we stay. He knows our moves. He knows our needs even before we express them to Him. He knows when we are tensed and can’t keep our mind clear. He knows, He helps, He calms us. He makes sure that we don’t stand anywhere helpless. He makes sure that we are helped all the time in every little thing. He cares about every tiny detail of our life. Are we not too blessed to have this God as our Father, as our caretaker?

Dear Father, thank You for being there for us. We are grateful that we have a Father who is truly our ever-present help in trouble. We love You, dear Lord. Help us to always be reassured that our lives, with its twists and turns, rest in Your hand—the One who cares, watches, and protects us all the time. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.