Recently, I've been listening to Bethel's We Will Not Be Shaken (Live) on repeat. If you haven't heard it, I definitely recommend it. The entire album is powerful, but their song "You Don't Miss a Thing" really stood out to me.
Unfortunately, we live in a world where accomplishments and social class mean everything. It's all about who knows who and who's better at what. That being said, it's almost impossible to not feel overlooked or invisible. It's as if no one understands you. I know I've been there, but it's not true. "You Don't Miss a Thing" speaks to just that: you are noticed.
"What a mystery
That you notice me
And in a crowd of ten thousand
You don't miss a thing"
It's hard for me to wrap my head around the fact that someone could actually notice me when I'm living in a world with over 7 billion more people. If you're like me, then you've wondered many times before, "Why would anyone choose me?" or "Why am I here, anyway?" Seeing people being perfect at what they do and loving it can make you feel worthless and small, but God sees you. He sees your imperfections and your potential. Only God can see every little thing in your life, nobody else, which is why it's so hard to grasp.
But isn't it amazing that Jesus sees you? Out of 10,000 people, He could notice you in an instant. You may feel neglected and invisible to the people around you, but this is a reminder that God sees you clearly. You are never overlooked.
"There's no place I can go where Your love won't find me
No place I can hide that You don't see
There's no place I can fall where Your love couldn't catch me
You see it all, You see it all
Through the eyes of love"
I had to quote the whole bridge because it is just so powerful. It hits every possible negative feeling and follows it with an answer from God. Whether you've hit rock bottom or close to it, the Lord's love will still reach you. Through the world's eyes, you and I may be nothing but a number. Through His eyes, you are worth noticing.
"When I'm misunderstood,
Your love understands me"
When I'm going through a rough part of my life, I feel like there's no one else in the entire world who could understand me. It's like I'm the only person who feels this way, and I'm facing this completely on my own. But that's just not true! The Lord understands me, and He understands you.
Hebrews 4:15 says, "For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are." When Jesus walked the earth, he went through the same trials we face every day. Don't you think He felt like no one understood Him as He told everyone He was the Son of God and nobody believed Him? Or when He was the only man who wasn't like the rest of the people on Earth? Jesus was definitely singled out. When we feel this way, God understands. He's not going to dismiss your problems because they aren't "big" enough. He cares for every little thing going on in your life because He notices you. You are never neglected by the Lord. You are seen, and you are seen through the eyes of Love.
