He knows you. He knows every microcosm and nanosecond of your existence—every cell, atom, and molecule; every interest, weakness, and achievement; every hope, dream, and grief.
He knows every movement you’ll make today (Psalm 139:2-3)—every action, step, and pause for rest; every blink, glance, and breath. He knows when I will stop typing this paragraph and when you’ll stop reading it.
He knows every thought you’ll have today (Psalm 139:2)—every joy, question, and concern. Like a long-married husband who finishes his wife’s sentences, He knows the next word you’ll say before it has left your lips (Psalm 139:4).
He knows you; He’s familiar with you (Psalm 139:3). He knows your complete personality. He knows your emotional triggers, behavioral patterns, bad habits, and comfort zones. He knows what you’re good and lousy at doing, every temptation and victory. When you’re confused, He can unravel the intricate workings of your heart.
There’s no rock large enough, no place far enough, no darkness thick enough to hide you from Him (Psalm 139:7-12). But why would you hide? Loneliness isn’t just the feeling of being alone, but of being surrounded by many and yet known by none. But He knows you.
He was there as you were crafted in the womb (Psalm 139:13-15). He remembers the headlines on the day of your birth and knows the events that will take place on your final day on earth (Psalm 139:16). He knows what your future holds and the pathways you’ll take to arrive there.
In a world of global connections but ever-declining intimacy, of burgeoning cities with more and more alienated citizens, of billions of individuals who secretly wonder if anyone cares, here is a truth that heals and liberates: God knows you.
NLT 365-day reading plan passage for today: Matthew 13:24-43
More:
Read 2 Chronicles 16:9, Jeremiah 23:23-24, Matthew 10:30, and Hebrews 6:10 for reminders of God’s closeness to—and knowledge of—you.
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How does it feel to be known so well and still loved? God knows you intimately. How well do you know Him?
Gary Shultz on July 10, 2014 at 6:07 am
Is that not neat? Who better to care for us? Who would be better to follow than the One who knows us best. And we don’t even have to be scared because He still loves us.
Gene on July 10, 2014 at 7:03 am
This is all great to meditate upon. Global connections but ever-declining intimacy is so true, Sheridan. He knows us and cares for us. Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you (1 Peter 5:7).
Tom Felten on July 10, 2014 at 8:34 am
To know and be known by God—these are amazing things! And they lead to both great comfort and great conviction.
jowend on July 10, 2014 at 10:13 am
And the great thing is, that in the end, according to 1 Corinthians 13:12, We will know Him just as he knows us
alseeking on July 12, 2014 at 5:47 pm
God knows everything about us & loves us through thick & thin.
This day’s reading brought tears to my eyes.
It reminded me of the song by the British group, ‘The Police’, who sang many years ago:
‘Every breath you take
And every move you make
Every bond you break, every step you take
I’ll be watching you.’
We could add instead, ‘I’ll be loving you’.
(Only one question that kept popping up in my head was, ‘what about free will?’).