Psalm 147:4-5 “He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name. Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding has no limit.”

I spied it in the store and was drawn to it. The simple chain holding two small stars was not fancy and I did not need another piece of jewelry, however it was calling me. So, I picked up the box and read the inscription on the lid:

“He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name. Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding has no limit.”

So, I purchased the necklace, for it reminded me of the sovereignty and power of God. Certainly, humans can never fathom the number of stars in the heavens. Isaiah’s conclusion to the matter placed God’s thoughts above the heavens in comparison to human thought.

But, have you considered God calculates far more than the number of stars?

God knows the number of hairs on our head. (Matthew 10:30) We may assume our physical attributes are of no importance to an eternal Father, but He lovingly and purposefully created us just as we are. And if every hair on our head matters, how much more do our hearts?

God knows the number of times we cry. He is intimately aware of our troubles and keeps a record of our tears. (Psalm 56:8 GNT) He knows how many times words have stung us and actions have wounded us. Our Heavenly Father cares and offers comfort and peace as healing comes.

God knows the number of times we stumble in our spiritual walk. (Hebrews 4:13) When our faith weakens, our God, whose understanding is infinite, sees the path before us and desires to reclaim us as His own. He reminds us of His incredible love for us; a love beyond understanding. (John 3:16)

Our God knows them all. He knows the number of times our bank account is overdrawn, our gas tank runs dry, and our bills pile higher than our cash flow. He knows the number of times a day we need an extra dose of patience. He knows the number of times we call out His name in prayer. (Psalm 139)

God knows every number in existence except one. Our all-knowing, all-seeing, all-powerful God does not know the number of our sins. When our hearts cry out for forgiveness, God says, “I will remember them no more.” It is because of Christ, our sins are not counted. What a glorious God we serve!

Father God, we cannot fathom the intimate ways you care for us. We are beyond grateful that forgiveness means our sins will not be counted.

Blessings,

Rita Cochrane