May 15th~The God Who Sees

Psalms 131, 133

Psalms 138-141, 143

We continued in the psalms, reading two of David’s shortest songs — Psalms 131 and 133. I love how these two are placed side by side in our reading today. In Psalm 133, David praises the wonderful thought of God’s people dwelling together in peace and harmony. However, God’s people cannot be at peace with each other until they are personally at peace with God, which is the subject of Psalm 131.

Then, we read one of David’s most beautifully written and well-known works, Psalm 139. Who can read these words and not be prompted to wonder at our God, to praise Him for who is, or to thank Him for what He’s done? While it is not my goal to pull out every detail of David’s song here, I would like to consider his message as a whole. It includes four truths.

First, God knows everything, including everything about us (v.1-6). In fact, He knows us better than we know ourselves. He knows the kind of person we are. He knows our hearts, our thoughts, and our words, even before we say them. He knows where we are and where we are going; and, He has a plan for our lives. “He charts the path ahead of us and tells us where to stop and rest.” Truth be told, “before we were born, our lives were recorded in His book; every moment was laid out before a single day had passed” (v.16). God knows everything.

Second, God sees everything, because there is not a place in heaven or on earth where He does not dwell (v.7-12). “We can never escape from His spirit; we can never get away from His presence.” We cannot hide anything from God; He sees it all. Even when we are alone, concealed by darkness, or in some remote location, He is there. “To Him, the night shines as bright as day; darkness and light are both alike.”

Third, God can do anything (v.13-18). While we are amazed at creation or at the miracles of the Bible, the greatest creation or miracle is that of life, particularly human life. How do our bodies work? Why do our bodies work? How does each part know what to do and when to do it? The meticulous details and complexity of the human body are too wonderful for us to fathom. We are God’s greatest creation; we are His most amazing miracle. How marvelous are His works!

Daily Reflection

The final truth that David shared is this —knowing what we know about God, how can anyone willfully offend Him? David rails against those who set themselves against the Lord (v.19-22), but, then, he pauses at the end and looks at himself. How can he point fingers at others when there are things in his own life that are offensive to God? He asks the Lord to search him and point out anything that displeases Him.

How should these truths affect the way you live?

Recognizing that God sees everything you do, hears everything you say, knows everything you think, and can do anything He desires should produce in you a healthy fear of the Lord. Not that you are to be afraid of God but that you should desire to please Him, to search your heart and see if there is any wicked way in you.

BiAY.org | Day 135 — 230 Days to Go