The eyes of God

“The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are attentive to their cry.” — Psalm 34:15 (NIV)

My wife and I have three children, and I remember vividly when they were born. In those early days, my wife’s eyes were completely fixed on them. No matter how important the guests or how busy the day, her focus never wavered. Her eyes were locked on our newborns, ensuring they were safe, fed, and cared for. She wanted them to feel secure, to know they were loved, and to rest in the peace of her gaze.

In many ways, our Heavenly Father’s relationship with us mirrors this. Just as my wife’s eyes were always on our children, God’s eyes are always on us, His children. He watches over us, not as a distant observer, but with tender, loving care, ensuring that we are provided for, protected, and safe.

From the first pages of Scripture to its closing words, the Bible speaks of the eyes of the Lord—not as distant, cold observers, but as tender, watchful, and deeply personal. God’s gaze is not passive. It is not like a security camera recording from afar. His eyes are living and loving, full of purpose. They reveal His unfailing presence, His intimate involvement, and His sovereign care over those who belong to Him.

 

1. The Eyes that never sleep - “He who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, He who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.” — Psalm 121:3–4

 

We grow tired. We sleep. We miss things. But the God who watches over you never closes His eyes. Like a faithful Shepherd, He guards your life both when you are wide awake and when you are most vulnerable. Even in the stillness of the night, when no one else sees your tears, He sees. The One who governs the stars also watches over you. Not for a moment does He grow distracted or disinterested.

 

2. The Eyes of tender compassion - “You are the God who sees me.” — Genesis 16:13

 

These were the words of Hagar, abandoned and wandering in the desert. She had no one to defend her—yet God met her, saw her, and called her by name. The same God sees you. He looks past the surface and notices your hidden battles, your silent obedience, your inner weariness. His eyes are filled with compassion, not condemnation. He sees to redeem, not to accuse. His gaze is one of loving attention.

 

3. The Eyes that guide - “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with My loving eye on you.”— Psalm 32:8 (NIV)

 

God not only watches over us—He leads us with His eye. Like a father teaching his child to walk, He directs us with gentle attentiveness. He sees the dangers ahead, the paths we should avoid, and the steps we need to take. His gaze assures us that we never navigate life alone. Even when we don’t know which way to go, He sees the whole picture and lovingly guides us forward.

 

4. The Eyes that protect - “The eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His unfailing love, to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine.”— Psalm 33:18–19

 

God’s eyes are not only tender—they are strong. His watchful gaze is a promise of protection. He looks upon His children to defend, to deliver, and to shield. When enemies surround you, when threats rise, when fear knocks at your heart—remember, the eyes of the Lord are upon you. And when His eyes are upon you, His hand is never far behind.

 

5. The Eyes that welcome us home - “They will see His face…”— Revelation 22:4

 

One day, our faith will become sight. The same eyes that watched over us through every storm will be the ones we finally meet. The eyes that never left us—even when we felt alone—will welcome us with joy. His loving gaze has always been fixed on us, through every season, every failure, and every triumph. And on that day, we will see clearly: He never looked away.

 

He watches the Sparrows—and He watches you - “Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care… So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.” — Matthew 10:29, 31 (NIV)

 

Jesus gave one of the most tender pictures of God’s attentiveness. Even the lowliest sparrow does not fall to the ground without the Father seeing. If God watches over the smallest bird, how much more does He watch over you—His beloved child, made in His image, redeemed by His Son? This is not poetic exaggeration. It is divine assurance. The same eyes that notice sparrows flutter and fall are fixed on your every step, your every struggle, your every tear.

 

Final reflection

 

You are never unseen, you are never overlooked, and you are never forgotten. The eyes of the Lord are always upon you—watching in love, guiding with care, guarding with power, and longing for the day when you will see His face. So when the world feels cold, when the night feels long, when the path is unclear—lift your eyes. The God who watches over you with unfailing love is already watching—and He will never turn away.

 

Prayer

 

Father in Heaven,

Thank You that Your eyes never turn away from me. When I feel unseen by the world, You see me. When I walk through shadowed valleys, Your gaze is fixed on me—full of love, not judgment. Your eyes are mercy, compassion, and protection. You see my fears before I voice them, my tears before they fall. And still, You do not look away.

 

Help me rest in the assurance that I am never forgotten, never out of sight, and never out of reach. Lift my eyes to Yours when I grow weary. Let me live under Your gaze—comforted, strengthened, and led. I love You, Lord. Keep me close to Your heart and always in Your sight. In Jesus’ name, Amen.