He knows, He sees

Revelation 2:2
     "2 “I know all the things you do. I have seen your hard work and your patient endurance."

Some days are just harder then others. Have you ever noticed that? I have days that I struggle to be happy; let alone to be a "Christian example" to the world. But Revelation is here to tell us, that God knows. He sees everything we are going through, and He sees how we are patiently enduring through the rough times. This verse spoke to me this morning, because of the message of seeing in it. I know that on some of those rough days I feel so very far from God; like He's not even in the same universe as me, let alone walking (or carrying me!) beside me. It is nice to be reminded that He's seeing me struggle, He's seeing me get through.

I think that sometimes, just getting through; or patiently enduring as this verse words it, is a victory in it's self. How often do we hear about those who were not able to make it through? Sadly, pretty often; and I wonder how anyone can survive without the Hope that I hold near. I have had several friends that will willingly admit that they struggle with things like depression on a regular basis. I can tell you for these friends, and the few times I've struggled with depression as well, that making it to the other side of the darkness is one of the most amazing feelings. You have survived again; it's now easier to make it through the day. What might seem like a strange thing to celebrate to a person who's never suffered these things, is a celebration in a persons day who HAS struggled with this. The verse in Revaluation is a comfort to me, to know that He's there, He's seeing and He'll be there when I make it through to the other side as well.

I am sure that a lot of people have noticed there isn't a promise in this verse of hope, but to me; I see a promise. I see the promise of Him. I see the promise that He's there; at all times. The promise, to me, is that He will be there to celebrate with me when WE make it through, He'll be there to wrap His arms around me when I'm in that darkness; and He'll be there to help through the next time too. In short, HE WILL BE THERE FOR ME. God is awesome that way huh?