Capilli omnes | Hairs counted

"And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered." — Matt 10:30 (NIV) 

Photo by Ksenia Mizgireva from Pixabay

Reflecting on the beautiful teaching of Jesus on facing persecutions and needless fears that have often choked my mind, unchecked fears about losing my mind or even fears of succumbing to the siren voice of suicidal thoughts. Yet the LORD had gently reminded me that I'm a precious child of God because of what He has done on the cross and through my baptism in Him. As St. John wrote so beautifully in 1 John 3:1, "See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him."

I also draw comfort from our Supreme God who oversees the whole of creation, yet is so personal that He even counts the numbers of hair on my head. I know it's a hyperbole that Jesus uses in His parable, but it really encourages me that He is a personal God who is concerned with the minute details in my life, while also being Sovereign in unfolding His plans. As Jeremiah summed it up in Jeremiah 29:11, "For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope."

I will close with this beautiful hymn about trusting and waiting upon God's good plans.

 

The Plans I Have For You (by Marty & Misha Goertz)

YouTube link: https://youtu.be/EQx_FQS4A9w

Here I am, waiting once again. On my knees, listening and then In a moment, a voice so clear speaks in a whisper, the words I need to hear. I know the plans I have for you, You're always on my mind. And all the thoughts I think toward you are lovingly designed, to bring you through, and give to you a future and a hope. They're for your peace, they're for your good, the plans I have for you. (Repeat Chorus) Oh, there is no one like you, still sometimes I need you to remind me. And every time you do, you say, "Seek me. You will find me." I know the plans I have for you, You're always on my mind. And all the thoughts I think toward you are lovingly designed, to bring you through, and give to you a future and a hope. They're for your peace, they're for your good, the plans I have for you. (Instrumental Break) To bring you through, and give to you a future and a hope. They're for your peace, they're for your good, The plans I have for you. The plans I have for you. The Plans I Have For You: Words and Music by Marty Goetz & Misha Goetz Hoyt © 2018 Singin' in the Reign Music/ASCAP & Misha Goetz Music/ASCAP

Reflection on Matthew 10:16-33 by Chris Tan