Life’s lessons can very often come your way when you least expect them. Unfortunately, they can be missed because we are not listening or paying attention. God’s classroom is big and school is in session 24/7. I was reminded of this recently as I participated in a graveside service for a veteran. I had done my part and two young cadets had stepped up to fold the flag in preparation for presenting it to the family. Not far from the scene, a third cadet stood ready to play taps. I have witnessed this scenario many times, but it still moves me. The problem this particular day was that some guys were cleaning up a parking lot adjacent to the cemetery. They were using industrial blowers and the noise was overpowering. I watched as the funeral director edged his way toward the lot trying to get their attention. They were not trying to be disrespectful; they just were unaware of what was going on. Finally, they looked up and shut their machines off just in time for taps to fill the air. As the notes faded, I was reminded that the world does not stop or sometimes even take notice of death. In contrast, I thought about the Lord who knows when even a sparrow falls. He says in His word that “Precious in the eyes of the Lord are the death of his saints” Psalm 116:15. Today, no one may know or even seem to care about what you are going through, but be assured as the noise of life goes on all around you that the Lord knows right where you are. He can hear a pin drop and a heart ache.