O Lord, You have searched me and You know me
You know when I sit and when I rise
You perceive my thoughts from afar.
You discern my going out and my lying down
You are familiar with all my ways.
Psalms 139:1-3
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The whole chapter of Psalm 139 describes various aspects of God’s attributes especially His omnipresence and omniscience as well as the ways that these characteristics relate to His care for His people.
The God of heaven and earth created us and has perfect knowledge of us. He is always with us and His thoughts are always directed toward us in every situation.
As mountains surround Jerusalem
so the Lord surrounds His people both now and forevermore.
Psalm 125:2
In verses 1-3 of Psalm 139 it shows God knows all our inward thoughts, motives, desires, and fears as well as our outward habits and actions. He knows all we do from the beginning of the day to its end. In everything we do, He encircles us with His care and lays His hand of favor upon our heads.
Our God knows everything and so we should not deceive ourselves that He is not there watching when we are doing what is not pleasing unto Him. He sees all. Refer to the verses below for a good understanding of how God operates:
Do you not know? Have you not heard?
The Lord is the everlasting God the Creator of the ends of the earth,
He will not grow tired or weary
and His understanding no one can fathom.
Isaiah 40:28He reveals deep and hidden things,
He knows what lies in darkness and light dwells with Him.
Daniel 2:22…do not be like them for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.
Matthew 6:8…and again, The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile.
1 Corinthians 3:20
Even in times with our adversaries let us bear in mind that God knows the situation even beforehand. He just waits for us to call on Him and will give us the desires of our hearts. He will wipe away our tears, taking away the shame.
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Holy, Holy are You, our God. Heaven and earth are full of Your glory; Hosanna in the highest. Thank You for You are the God who sees and knows us in every way. Thank You for this privilege to be called Your sons. May You search our hearts and our minds…and if you find anything that is not worthy…please uproot it in Jesus’ name so that we live a holy life pleasing unto You. Be with us now and forever more. We pray in Jesus’ name amen.
About Ann Mwafulirwa
Thank you, Ann, for this uplifting devotional.
“The God of heaven and earth created us and has perfect knowledge of us. He is always with us and His thoughts are always directed toward us in every situation.” Praise God!
I’m adding my ‘Amen’ to your prayer.