Do you feel loved? Or are you sometimes left with the impression that nobody cares about you? in this fast- paced, self- centered world, it may seem easy to believe that you are too small to matter, too insignificant to be noticed. True to the bible's description of our times, many today are so absorbed in themselves that there is a widespread lack of concern for others. Regardless of age, culture, language or race, all humans have a deep-rooted need to love and be loved. According to some reports, our nervous system is specially designed to sense love and tenderness. God, the One who created us, understands better than anyone else our need to be loved and appreciated. How would you feel if he assured you that you are precious to Him? it would certainly be the most treasured recognition you could attain. Can we really be sure that God is interested in imperfect humans? Is He concerned about us as individuals? If so, what makes a person desirable to him?
Some 3000 years ago, a God- fearing psalmist was filled with awe when he beheld than grandeur of the starry night sky. There was no doubt in his mind about the infinitely superior majesty of the One who had created the countless stars. Pondering God's greatness and contemplating man's littleness, the psalmist expressed his amazement about God's loving concern: "When I see your heavens, the works of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you have prepared, what is mortal man that you keep him in mind, and the son of earthling man that you take care of him?" (Psalm 8:3, 4) It would be easy to conclude that the supreme One is too far off or too preoccupied to take note of imperfect humans. Yet, the psalmist knew that in spite of our comparative insignificance and transience, man does count with God.
The thought that imperfect human creature can appear desirable to the Grand Creator of the universe may seem unbelievable. In reality, though, this truth should motivate us to accept the warm invitation to draw close to him.
-Watchtower
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