Day 23: God knows

"O Lord, You have searched me and known me." (Psalm 139:1) 

Psalm 139 is one of my favourite psalms. I'm not too sure why it became one, but enjoy the message it has for me every time I sing or read it.

To some people it may be a fearful thing when you consider that you can hide absolutely nothing from God. He knows all your dark thoughts; He knows the things you do in secret when do one else is around; He knows those thoughts you don't share with anyone. God knows you. He knows every single little thing about you. I think that is so wonderful.

Yes, to a certain extent you are exposed, because you know that you cannot hide anything from God, but at the same time, isn't it so much better that you can rest in the knowledge that our heavenly Father loves you. That's why He knows you so intimately. Isn't it also a great comfort that we can never flee from God's presence? "If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there your hand shall lead me, and Your right hand shall hold me." (Ps 139: 9-10). We can never leave His presence; this is what He promised to us when He made the covenant with Abraham and his Seed. He will never leave us, nor forsake us.


"Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, it is high, I cannot attain it." (Ps 139: 6)