God Is in the Details

Introduction: A Lesson from My Grandson

This past week, I officially signed up to learn the bass guitar—and my grandson is going to teach me. That alone is special. There’s something powerful in the role reversal of generations—me being the student and him the teacher. But more than just learning music, I see it as a chance to bond with him and learn something deeper: God is using every little thing, even guitar lessons, to show me He’s in the details.

God Notices What We Overlook

In Luke 12:6–7, Jesus says:

“Are not five sparrows sold for two copper coins? And not one of them is forgotten before God. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.”

Think about that. If God knows how many hairs are on your head—and let’s be honest, that number keeps getting smaller for some of us—how could He not care about the details of your life?

Too often, we ignore the fine print. Salvation is free, yes—but there are details to follow. There’s a walk, a calling, and a process of obedience.

Obedience in the Small Things Matters

Sometimes we wonder, “Why is there chaos in the world?” Look back at King Saul. God told him to wipe out everything during a war, but Saul spared some things, and now we see the consequences still playing out in the Middle East today. That’s what happens when we ignore God’s precision. Partial obedience is still disobedience.

God's Design Is Detailed—So Should Our Faith Be

God didn’t just say “Let there be life” in Genesis—He created the ecosystem, the seasons, DNA, immune systems. He designed your body in a way that when you’re hurt, it begins to heal. That’s not random; that’s divine design.

And just like our bodies need maintenance to stay strong, our spirits do too. You don’t build a strong immune system by accident. It takes effort. The same goes for faith—you’ve got to feed it daily with the Word of God.

The Spirit Is Our Guide—But We Must Listen

As a youth pastor, I once blindfolded kids for an obstacle course and let others guide them by voice. The ones who listened closely made it through safely. That’s what it’s like with the Holy Spirit. He’s speaking, but are we listening? He’ll say, “Take a step to the right,” or “Wait,” but we’re too busy rushing ahead. Then we wonder why we fall.

Nothing is too small for God. Even when I played softball, I asked Him, “Which way should I run?” And I believe He answered—not because He cared about the game itself, but because He cared about my desire to include Him in everything.

Jesus Never Leaves—We Just Forget to Bring Him

Remember when Mary and Joseph lost track of Jesus for three days? Where was He? Right where they left Him. That’s how we treat Jesus too—inviting Him into our lives but leaving Him on a shelf. But He said:

“I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” —John 14:6

You Can’t Be Half-Filled With the Spirit

Being half-filled won’t cut it. If you're not full of the Spirit, what spills out when life bumps into you? Bitterness? Anger? Pride?

But when you're full—truly full—then what spills out is grace, love, peace. That’s how you change the atmosphere of a room. That’s how you minister. That’s how you shine.

Noah’s Ark: Proof That God Cares About Structure

God gave Noah specific instructions—wood type, measurements, even how many animals. That wasn’t random. Imagine the restraint God put on the animals so they wouldn’t eat each other. That was divine control.

It’s not about the big picture only. It’s about the thread counts, the knots, the rings on the priest’s robes in the Tabernacle. Every detail had meaning.

Feed the 5,000—Then Gather the Leftovers

When Jesus fed the multitude, He didn’t just feed them and move on. He told His disciples to gather the leftovers “so that nothing would be wasted” (John 6:12). That’s stewardship. That’s God showing us that even what seems unnecessary still matters.

Grace, Growth, and Getting Back Up

Before March 17, 1996, I lived like Frank Sinatra: “My way.” But that didn’t work. I crashed. Hard. That day I said, “Not my will, but Your will be done.” And I’ve been on a journey since. I may wobble like a Weeble, but I get back up.

I’m better today than I was yesterday—and I’ll be better tomorrow than I am today. Why? Because He who began a good work in me will complete it (Philippians 1:6).

Stop Judging—Start Loving

We’ve all got our issues. Maybe you slip up and say something you shouldn’t. Maybe you struggle to forgive. Maybe you celebrate the wrong way because it’s all you know. Don’t judge someone’s reaction—love them through it. Jesus didn’t clean the fish before catching them, and neither should we.

Apply grace. Apply love. That’s how the enemy flees—because sin can’t stand in the presence of grace.

What Are You Planning for the Wedding?

We are the Bride of Christ. Brides don’t wing it. They plan the dress, the flowers, the venue. So why aren’t we planning for the return of Jesus with the same intensity?

Are we preparing ourselves daily? Are we in the Word, in prayer, in obedience? Or are we sitting still and getting spiritually stagnant?

God’s in the Government, Too

I’ve heard people say, “God and government don’t mix.” But God is in the government. He raised up leaders in Scripture. He influenced decisions. And He’s still doing it today.

Whether you support the president or not, pray for him. God can guide leaders, use nations, and work through policies—all to fulfill His Word.

Final Thoughts: God Sees Every Tear, Every Step

“You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle.” —Psalm 56:8

Every tear, every struggle, every quiet moment on the back porch—He sees it. He hears it. He’s already there.

Don't ignore the fine print. Read it. Live it. Trust the God of details, and watch how He writes your story.

Closing Scripture:

“He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much.” —Luke 16:10“Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.” —Philippians 1:6

If this spoke to you today, I encourage you to start looking for God in the small things—the morning breeze, the quiet nudges, the forgotten moments. Because He’s there. He always has been.

And remember: God is in the details.