Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting! (Ps 139:23-24 ESV)
Some people never think about God! They live and die as strangers in His world.
Others think wrong thoughts about Him!! They live and die in the shadows of superstition and confusion.
Still others think right thoughts about God!!! But somehow it makes no difference in their lives. They live and die disappointed and defeated.
Psalm 139 was written by a man who had right thoughts about God that made a difference. He lived with confidence, security and fulfillment. He submitted to God.
Let’s look at the four discoveries David made as he thought about God and the difference He made in his life.
God knows everything! vs. 1-6.
Theologians call this God’s omniscience.
God knows you personally.
We find nearly 50 personal pronouns throughout the psalm. He knows your name, nature, needs and even the number of hairs on your head. He knows you intimately, including your actions and your thoughts. He knows you sovereignly.
God is everywhere! vs. 7-12.
You cannot flee from Him.
This is a beautiful description of His omnipresence.
“Where shall I go to get away from God?” Jonah asked this and never got an answer.
You cannot hide even in darkness. God is in all places at all times. vs 11.
God can do anything! vs 13-18.
You see His omnipotence.
David says the greatest marvel of all is human birth. God can make life. He gives each
baby the genetic structure He wants him or her to have. If you leave God out of your life, you will never fulfill what you were born for.
God can guide your life! vs 19-24.
You dare not fight against Him but follow Him with all your heart.
David said he was going to serve God–a decision that led to dedication. vs 23,24.
When we put the whole psalm together, we discover a man who knows God.
You, too, can know God through Jesus Christ. John 14:9; 17:3.
God knows everything about you. Be open and honest with Him, and He can and will lead and bless you.
Strive to do His will. God made you and wants to fulfill in your life that for which He made you.
Submit to the Sovereign!
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