The Lord is awe-inspiring, fearsome, fascinating, intriguing, and majestic in his radiant splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of him today and what came to my heart and mind in Psalm 139:1-5,
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"You have searched me, Lord,
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.
Before a word is on my tongue
you, Lord, know it completely.
You hem me in behind and before,
and you lay your hand upon me."
Here is an amazing thing: of all the billions of people who have ever lived, the Lord knows each one as intimately as David points out here! I have to admit that I take for granted all too much that my relationship with the Lord is unique and separate from his relationship with any other. The Lord knows each of us separately and intimately.
As he did with David, the Lord knows when I sit and when I stand! Every movement, everywhere I go, the Lord is aware of it and takes note of it. From one perspective this brings a very real angst: how comfortable am I knowing that whatever it is I do, wherever I go, whatever I say, whatever I think, whatever I feel, the Lord is very aware of?! This is the stuff the "fear of the Lord" is made of!
From another perspective, though, it is very comforting. In spite of the Lord knowing me intimately, I read in Romans 8:28 that God works for my good in all things, that I will be molded into the likeness of his Son, Jesus Christ. This means to me there is no danger I face that God is not there with me, there is no danger that he is not ensuring that all things are for my best.
As I read of the love and kindness of our Lord and his concern for me, how precious it is that I'm not merely one of billions, but a single solitary individual that my Lord knows, is aware of, and loves- just as if I were his only one!
How true this is for each and every one of us!
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.
Before a word is on my tongue
you, Lord, know it completely.
You hem me in behind and before,
and you lay your hand upon me."
Here is an amazing thing: of all the billions of people who have ever lived, the Lord knows each one as intimately as David points out here! I have to admit that I take for granted all too much that my relationship with the Lord is unique and separate from his relationship with any other. The Lord knows each of us separately and intimately.
As he did with David, the Lord knows when I sit and when I stand! Every movement, everywhere I go, the Lord is aware of it and takes note of it. From one perspective this brings a very real angst: how comfortable am I knowing that whatever it is I do, wherever I go, whatever I say, whatever I think, whatever I feel, the Lord is very aware of?! This is the stuff the "fear of the Lord" is made of!
From another perspective, though, it is very comforting. In spite of the Lord knowing me intimately, I read in Romans 8:28 that God works for my good in all things, that I will be molded into the likeness of his Son, Jesus Christ. This means to me there is no danger I face that God is not there with me, there is no danger that he is not ensuring that all things are for my best.
As I read of the love and kindness of our Lord and his concern for me, how precious it is that I'm not merely one of billions, but a single solitary individual that my Lord knows, is aware of, and loves- just as if I were his only one!
How true this is for each and every one of us!
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
If you have someone you would like to receive these ruminations, send me their email address. I'm happy to add them to the list. If you are receiving this and would like to be removed from the list, just reply and let me know.
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