Fr Alvan Ibeh: God Knows All

In his regular column Fr Alvan Ibeh reminds readers, as the year ends, to take comfort in knowing that God sees, knows, and cares about every detail of their lives.

Whether we like it or not, this year has finally come to an end, with us being in the last month of the year. It feels like just yesterday that we were saying Happy New Year and welcome on board to flight 2025. By the time you are reading this message, this flight must be preparing for landing. Normally, before the flight lands, there are always last-minute checks by the hostess and the passengers too, to make sure everyone is safe for landing. It’s also within this moment that the passengers review the flight so far — whether it has been a smooth one or not.

So, if you are reading this now, it means we have all been fortunate to see our flights landing, and hopefully safely, at the end of the year. This now is the opportunity to ask ourselves the question, “How has it been so far?” Has it been a very smooth flight for you so far? Or has it been a very rough and tumultuous flight, not just for you but also for your family?

Now, no matter how the flight has been for you and maybe your household too, I have this to say to you to encourage you: “God knows it all.” Do you know nothing is hidden before Him? Do you know He knew it all even before it happened? In Matthew 10:29–31, Jesus says: “Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.”

What a comforting message! Jesus reminds us that God knows everything about us. Nothing in our lives is hidden from Him — not our struggles, our worries, or even our silent tears.

No doubt, sometimes we may feel forgotten, overlooked, or uncertain about what’s next. But Jesus reminds us that we are never out of God’s sight. He is aware of every detail of our lives — even the number of our hairs, you can imagine — meaning that His love for us is personal and constant.

So, are you afraid? Does life feel uncertain for you? There is always one thing to remember: “God knows it all — and He cares.”

He is watching over you in the quiet moments, guiding your steps and working all things together for your good.

Let this truth fill your heart with peace as we gradually come to the end of this year. You are seen. You are known. You are loved. Wishing you a blessed and favoured new year ahead.

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