THE RANGE OF GOD’S KNOWLEDGE

It is difficult for us to imagine that God knows each of us individually — that He treasures every person and desires to form an eternal relationship with every single human being on Earth. Our minds struggle with such a thought, not because it is illogical, but because it exceeds our capacity to fully grasp it.

God does not discriminate between peoples, nations, or cultures. He knows our thoughts, our fears, our hopes, and our hidden struggles. The immensity of such knowledge and care is beyond anything we can properly measure or comprehend. “Even the hairs on your heads have been counted” (Luke 12:7).

This applies to the estimated 117 billion humans who have inhabited the Earth.

THE OMNIPOTENCE OF GOD

When we look at the universe, we see a glimpse of this immensity. Vast galaxies, endless stars, unimaginable distances — all held together by laws of precision and order. The construction of the universe in all its glory is itself a quiet testimony to God’s omnipotence. Yet even this immense creation is, in a sense, only a small reflection of His power.

The wondrous beauty of nature is inspiring. It is difficult to imagine that beauty such as this could possibly have come about through some form of non-created process, chance, or even evolution, without the intervention of a higher intelligence.

Some question the virgin birth of Jesus, and His resurrection. If God created the universe and humankind, then neither of these events would be a challenge to His omnipotence.

THE FRAGILITY OF HUMANS

Against this vast backdrop, human life appears fragile. Our lives unfold in ways that are often uneven and unpredictable. Some live lives of comfort and opportunity; others endure suffering, illness, or loss. Some live long lives; others are taken early. There is no simple equilibrium, no neat balance that explains it all.

This reality can unsettle us. It raises questions about fairness, purpose, and meaning. But perhaps it also invites humility — an acknowledgement that we do not see the full picture.

Within this fragile and uncertain human condition, we are called to live responsibly and compassionately. We are accountable for our own lives, for the choices we make, and for how we treat others. We are also called to care for those in need, recognising that vulnerability is a shared human experience, even if it expresses itself differently in each life.

CONCLUSION

God’s omnipotence is beyond our comprehension. We are not asked to fully understand it, only to accept that it exists. Attempts to deny or diminish it often arise from discomfort rather than reason. Faith does not demand that we explain everything — it asks us to trust that there is meaning beyond what we can immediately see.

In the face of an immense universe and a fragile human existence, faith offers a quiet but profound reassurance: that we are known, that we matter, and that our lives are not lost in the vastness of creation. The God who shaped the universe also sees the individual — and holds each life with purpose and care.

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Mike.

mike@acaseforgod.com

Post 21 of a 33-part series exploring the evidence for the existence of God.

My next Blog changes the theme and looks at the ‘existence’ of the devil.