A God Who Doesn’t Sleep

“My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip- he who watches over you will not slumber…he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.” Psalm 121:2-8

Did you know that you serve a God who doesn’t sleep? Are you worried about something that is keeping you up at night? Maybe you are worried about your health, your children, or a relationship that is having problems. Worrying doesn’t mean you are weak; it means you are human. But if something is tormenting you and causing anguish and pain, God cares about it, and He wants you to bring it to Him. Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28). Even when you don’t see it, He’s working.

In the story of Esther, things were looking bleak for the Jewish people. Haman, the second in command to the king, had convinced the king to annihilate all the Jews from the land. Not even the children were to be spared. Haman created this plot against the Jews simply because of his blazing hatred for Esther’s uncle Mordecai because he wouldn’t bow to him like everyone else. 

There had been an incident in the past where Mordecai had saved the life of the king by sending word that there was a conspiracy to assassinate him. Unfortunately, the king had never been told that Mordecai was the one who saved his life. 

When Mordecai heard about the degree to slaughter all these people, he tore his clothes and wept bitterly. Then, because Mordecai refused to bow to Haman again, Haman burned with anger even more and decided to hang Mordecai as soon as the gallows were built. Things went from bad to worse. 

Maybe you are worrying and lamenting about things you don’t understand, and you may even think that God isn’t working. But the end of this story is the best part. Oddly, the night before Mordecai was to be hanged, the king had trouble sleeping. He ended up asking a servant to bring the historical records of his kingdom to him, and while reading, he discovered the incident where Mordecai had exposed the plot of the assassins. This led to the king wanting to honor Mordecai! This sudden turn of events was orchestrated by the God who doesn’t sleep. God was working behind the scenes for Mordecai and his people. If you are stressing over stuff you don’t understand, just know that your King has been awake and is working it all out for you. You serve a God who has said, “no weapon formed against you will prosper.” (Isaiah 54:17)

Sometimes we forget who God is. Don’t forget that when He speaks, seas open, mountains move, and demons tremble. God hears your prayers, and He is fighting for you. You don’t have to carry all that worry, anxiety, and fear. Give it all to God. He is on the job, and He works the night shift!

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