Immanuel

I will instruct you and show you the way to go;
with my eye on you, I will give counsel. (Psalm 32:8)

I was thinking on those words this morning.

It’s part of what Immanuel is all about.

God has his eye on me. Not an accusing eye. Not a suspicious eye, constantly doubtful of me. But a loving eye that desires to guide me on the right path.

The question, though, is not whether or not God is with me. The question is if I’m with God.

Or am I like that stubborn horse or mule that must be controlled by bit or bridle? (9)

This coming year, I want to be that trusting child, with an open heart and open ears to my loving Father.