Relax, He Knows Where You Are!
Being noticed is one of the biggest driving forces in our society today. People want to be seen, heard, and recognized. People do whatever it takes to be noticed, from the dying of their hair different colors to wearing flashy clothes, to not wearing much at all to be noticed. Sadly, this mentality has come into the church on Sunday mornings with bright suits, big ties, high heel shoes and low-cut revealing dresses. People want to be “seen.” Perhaps it’s a fear of not being noticed or overlooked or it may even be peer pressure. Whatever it is that drives this common mentality, it’s definitely in our human nature to want others to see us and acknowledge us.
But as a follower of Christ, please don’t concern yourself with being noticed or being a part of the “Who’s Who” in society to the best of your ability. Don’t bother with being in the religious clique or running in with the popular crowd. You must believe that God knows where you are and when He has an assignment for you. I have this on good authority from God’s Word:
When the prophet Samuel came to the house of Jesse to appoint a new King for Israel, none of the seven sons that passed before Samuel were chosen. Initially Samuel was going to anoint Eliab as the new King. He “looked” like the chosen one, but God told Samuel, “For the Lord does not see as a man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” The one Samuel was looking for wasn’t even among those who had gathered. The one Samuel was looking for wasn’t even invited, because someone needed to keep watch over the flock. David didn’t seem to concern himself with being at the sacrifice and was content to keep watching the flock. But God, got who He was looking for.
David wasn’t trying to be noticed or in with the popular crowd, he was just being faithful over a few things, and God made him ruler over many things. Believe today that God sees you! Don’t stress if you’re overlooked or not in the “in crowd.” With God, you don’t need to be, because when your assignment comes up, He knows where to find you.
On the same day Jesus rose from the grave He appeared to the apostles. He spoke peace to them and then showed them His hands and His side. This was not only the visible proof that He was the One they had committed their lives to, but the showing of His hands and side has far more greater meaning to us. 
You do know there are many many people who are where they are, but do not want to be there. Recently I heard the story of a family going on an incredible vacation, but the 14 year old son didn’t want to be there. Instead of trying to enjoy the trip, he just made everyone else miserable. How unfortunate for the family and for the young man who couldn’t get over himself and embrace the experience. No doubt, it’s hard to be some where with someone who doesn’t want to be there. They don’t say it, but it’s almost as if they see it as their personal responsibility to make everyone else miserable. You’ve heard it said, and it’s true, “Misery loves company.” Miserable people are every where today. You work with some and you go to church with some and they are on your child’s ball team and they are behind the counter. I was thinking that Judas, the betrayer of the Messiah, had to be a miserable person. In a moment of humble sacrifice Mary anointed the Lord’s feet with oil and wiped His feet with her hair. But Judas spoke up and said, “Why was this fragrant oil not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?” John 12:5.
