God Really Knows You
November 27-28
God Really Knows You
Even before I speak, you already know what I will say. Psalm 139:4
On the days when I finish up with work early, I often plan ahead with a pre-dinner meal. I know that when the kids get in from school they aren’t overly hungry but rather want something to snack on. Therefore I prepare a light meal and to their surprise, it’s just what they wanted.
This reminds me of this verse of Scripture. God knows us so well that He knows exactly how we will respond in any given situation. He isn’t dictating to us what to say or do but He simply knows us and therefore He knows how we will react to every circumstance of life.
Isn’t it great to know that God loves watching us as we go through our daily lives and He loves us unfailingly, even when He knows we’re going to do something wrong?
As much as I know my children, God knows each one of us infinitely more. He knows every move we’re about to make and every word we’re about to speak. God knows us so thoroughly that it’s impossible to hide from Him, as it says in verses 11 and 12 of this Psalm.
I could ask the darkness to hide me
or the light around me to turn into night,
but even darkness is not dark for you,
and the night is as bright as the day.
Darkness and light are the same to you.
As much as we would like to think we are unpredictable and that we can hide our behavior from God, we can’t. There is such freedom in knowing this truth; knowing that no matter what we think, do or say, God knows us and still loves us unfailingly.
Prayer for today: Father God, You know me completely, without exception. Help me to rest and find freedom in knowing that You love me unfailingly even though nothing is hidden from You.