“His eyes are upon the ways of a man, and He sees all his steps.” Job 34:21

Hidden People

One of the things that struck me this year was some of the “hidden” people of both the story of Christ’s birth—and also from His life. Anna was one of them from His birth story. We don’t hear much at all about hero—only three verses written about her, and yet she was a very special woman of God.

I’ve thought about how the life of Jesus is marked right from the beginning by His “seeing” people, seeking them out, noticing them, calling out to them. We aren’t hidden from Him. He sees each and every one of us.

Jesus saw the children that the adults were pushing to the side. He saw women at the back of the crowd—or ones that society rejected. He saw the lepers. He saw the sick who were waiting for a miracle. He saw the lonely ones. He saw the ones who were ignored by those around them. He “saw” the woman who touched the hem of His garment. He saw the man up in the tree. He saw the open heart of the man hanging on the cross next to Him. Jesus always looked to see people. He understood that each one was precious. None were hidden from Him.

I take such comfort in this because I know it means He sees me! In many ways my life is a bit “hidden” right now. I’m on my own a lot. It’s not a bad thing—I need the peace and quiet to spend time with Him and to recharge my batteries, and to allow my body to heal. I can’t do as much as I used to do. I can’t go a lot of places because I simply don’t have the energy. I often don’t feel I’m accomplishing much—especially in relation to how our life has been so full and busy over all our years. And yet, I feel so seen by the Lord. I know He is right with me. I sense His presence with me moment by moment.

And I want to encourage you that He “sees” each one of you in whatever your situation is. He loves you, He cares for what you’re going through, He listens when you pour out your heart to Him, and He is working to help you in what you face. He is WITH you. You are not overlooked.

Being seen by Jesus has nothing to do with power or status. It’s not about our accomplishments. We may even be in the background, but He sees us and loves us for who we are. In fact, He’s created us as the kind of person we are or aren’t. We are each uniquely created in His image.

Not one single one of us is “hidden” from view from the Lord! We may think that others are getting more of His attention, but that’s not true. He is working, faithfully working, on behalf of each of us. He sees us.

Father, when we feel invisible, remind us that we are not invisible to You. Amen.