It's In The Details - Daily Inspiration

God is the ultimate designer. He created the flowers, the trees and the beautiful landscapes of the world. He weaves everything together into His design, including us.  A photographer friend of mine who is color blind once told me that when he took photos of nature, he could never get it wrong because God always did the color right, even if it didn't look right to his eyes.

Blessed is he who trusts in the Lord. - Proverbs 16:20

God has a BIG vision. But he also pays attention to the details, the little things in life, like the color of bird's wings, the gurgle of a creek or the croaking of a frog's voice. And He did everything to the best of His ability.

How do we measure up to that? We can't. The God of all can see the vastness of the big things and the minute loveliness in the details. When He breathed the universe into existence was anyone watching him to make sure He did it perfectly?

Why is it then that we strive for perfection? We could never measure up to that. God's handiwork is amazing!

When no one is looking, how do you perform your calling, what God has set forth for you? Do you only do well when other people are watching? Or do you just deal with the big problems in your life and leave the details to others?

Some of us are big picture people, while others are all about the details. Maybe we should take a look at the picture on the other side of the fence once in awhile just to get a little perspective.

He who is faithful in a very little thing is faithful also in much. - Luke 16:10

It takes a special talent to continue to shift your focus like that from the big picture to the details. And sometimes the only way we can do that is through our faith in God.

When we start to notice the details, the little things, God draws us closer to Him. Did you notice the elderly lady needing help down the stairs today? Did you help her? God was in that. Did you notice the little boy across the street crying because his ball went into your yard? Did you help him? God was in that too.

We see God in the details of life whether big or small. We see God in the design and creation of everything. How glorious is that?

Take time to notice the things, big or small, that God has put into your path. He's specifically coated all things with His love.

He ... loads me with love and mercy. - Psalm 103:4