GOD SEES WHAT YOU OVERLOOK
- Dr. John W. Mulinde
- Jan 7
- 2 min read
Scripture: Psalm 33:18“Behold, the eye of the LORD is on those who fear Him, on those who hope in His mercy.”
MESSAGE
There are dimensions of your life that never make noise, never attract applause, and never draw attention—yet these are the very places God watches most intently. While men are drawn to visibility, God is drawn to sincerity. What you overlook as insignificant, God marks as foundational.
Many believers underestimate the spiritual weight of hidden obedience. We celebrate public victories but ignore private surrender. We pray for open doors yet despise the quiet corridors where God reshapes motives, purifies intentions, and builds spiritual stamina. But it is in these unseen places that destinies are forged.
God sees the battles you fight in silence—the resistance against compromise, the struggle to forgive, the discipline to remain pure, the choice to pray when sleep would be easier. These are not minor moments; they are altars. Every unseen act of obedience becomes a testimony stored in heaven.
Often, discouragement creeps in when we equate God’s favor with immediate results. But Scripture reveals a different order: God sees → God records → God rewards. Delay is not proof of neglect; it is evidence of preparation. The harvest you desire is directly connected to seeds sown where no one else was watching.
There are seasons when God deliberately hides your progress—not to frustrate you, but to protect what He is building. Public exposure too early can destroy what private faith is still forming. God covers what He values until it matures enough to carry glory without corruption.
When you feel overlooked, remember this truth: God’s eyes never wander. He does not forget labor, sacrifice, or tears. Heaven’s records are precise. At the appointed time, what God has seen in secret will speak louder than what men celebrated in public.
Remain faithful. Stay reverent. Keep hoping in His mercy. The God who sees is also the God who reveals.
GOLDEN NUGGET
What is hidden before men is never hidden from God—and never wasted.
FURTHER STUDY
Matthew 6:6
Hebrews 6:10
Psalm 139:1–12
Galatians 6:7–9
PRAYER
Father, strengthen my heart to remain faithful in unseen places. Deliver me from seeking validation from people and anchor my confidence in Your sight. Help me trust that You are working even when I see no evidence. May my hidden obedience produce visible fruit in Your perfect time. Amen.



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