We Are So Well Known By GOD, That HE Has Even Numbered The Hairs Of Our Heads.

There is no such thing as 

"chance" "luck" or "accident" 

Don Fortner, Play Audio  Download Audio

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"But even the very hairs of your head 

are all numbered! Fear not therefore: 

you are of more value than many 

sparrows." Luke 12:7 

With these words, our LORD JESUS CHRIST 

assures us that none of GOD'S elect shall 

ever be in any real danger or suffer any 

real harm, for we are under the special 

care and protection of GOD HIMSELF. 

I see several things in this sentence, 

which are a constant source of peace 

and encouragement to my soul. 

1. The Blessed Fact of Divine 

Predestination

The text might be better translated 

"the very hairs of your head have all 

been numbered." Before the world 

began, our heavenly FATHER counted 

up and ordained the number of hairs 

that were to be upon your head 

at this very moment! 

This is meticulous predestination. 

What does it tell us? GOD'S sovereign 

purpose of grace in predestination, 

includes all that we do and all that 

we experience. 

2. A Comforting Assurance 

of Divine Providence

The primary intent of the text is to show 

us our FATHER'S constant rule of all things. 

The sparrow cannot fall to the ground, 

and a hair cannot fall from your head 

without your FATHER'S eternal decree 

in predestination, and HIS direction 

in providence.

3. Our Heavenly FATHER'S Perfect 

Knowledge of All Things Concerning Us

Our GOD, who predestined all things 

and rules all things--

knows all things! We are so well 

known by GOD, that HE has even 

numbered the hairs of our heads. 

"Your FATHER knows." 

We need no other comfort. 

The LORD'S knowledge of us 

is constant and entire. HIS 

knowledge of us is the knowledge 

of a tender, sympathetic FATHER.

4. Our FATHER'S Constant Care

HE who takes the trouble to number 

the hairs of our heads, must surely 

care for us. We are the apple of HIS eye. 

Cast all your care upon HIM. 

"HE cares for you!"

(1 Peter 5:7b) 

5. The Honor and High Esteem 

our GOD has for HIS Elect

GOD has numbered our hairs because 

HE values them. HE holds us in honor 

and high esteem above all the people 

of the world, because of HIS gracious 

purpose toward us in CHRIST, because 

HE has made us one with HIS darling 

SON, the LORD JESUS CHRIST 

(Isaiah 43:3-5; 1 John 4:9-11).

6. The Promise of Divine Protection

The hairs of our head are all numbered, 

because our GOD intends that "Not a hair 

of your head shall perish!" 

Trials are certain. 

Temptations are sure. 

Tribulations are constant 

in this world. But there is no cause 

for fear. 

"The very hairs of your head 

are all numbered!"

Nothing whatever, whether great or 

small, can happen to one of GOD'S elect--

without GOD'S decree and direction. 

The providential government of our 

great GOD over everything in this 

world, is a truth which is clearly 

revealed and constantly taught in 

the Word of GOD. 

Just as the telescope and microscope 

show us that there is order and design 

in all the works of GOD'S hand, from 

the greatest planet down to the least insect--

so the Book of GOD teaches us that 

there is an infinite wisdom, 

Divine order, and gracious 

design in all the events of our 

daily lives. 

There is no such thing as 

"chance" "luck" or "accident" 

in GOD'S creation, or in our journey 

through this world. All is arranged 

and appointed by GOD, our heavenly 

FATHER. 

"And we know that GOD causes all things 

to work together for good to those who 

love GOD, to those who are called according 

to HIS purpose!" Romans 8:28 

Let us seek to have an abiding sense 

of GOD'S hand in all our affairs. 

Our FATHER'S hand measures out 

our daily portion. All our steps are 

ordered by HIM who loves us with 

an everlasting love. 

Confidence in GOD'S wise and good 

providence, is a mighty antidote against 

murmuring and discontent. In the day 

of trial and disappointment, as in the day 

of joy and happiness--

all is right and all is well done. 

When we are laid on the bed of sickness, 

there is a "needs be" for it. Else, it would 

not come to pass. Because it comes to 

pass, the very fact that it comes to pass 

should assure us that it is for our souls' 

advantage. Let us bow and be still, and 

bear all things patiently. 

Ours is 

"an everlasting covenant, ordered 

in all things and sure" (2 Samuel 23:5). 

That which pleases our GOD, ought to 

please us. Truly, 

"HE has done all things well!"

(Mark 7:37b) 

And HE will yet do all things well. 

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Gardiner Spring, "The Distinguishing Traits of Christian Character"
Chapter 8. LOVE TO GOD