The first few verses of Psalm 139 describe the all-knowing nature of God. The writer acknowledges that God knows everything about us, even the things that we try to hide from others. God knows our thoughts and our actions, and He is always aware of what we are doing. This is a powerful reminder of the majesty and power of God, and it is a reminder that we can never hide anything from Him.
The psalmist writes, “You see me when I travel and when I rest at home. You know everything I do.”
If you believe that you can escape God’s role in your life, think again. God created us in His wonderful image, breathed life into us and cherished us as His best creation. Given that, it is impossible for God not to have a big role in your life. You may try to avoid Him or even deny Him, but it will not work. God is ever-present and watches over you.
When I rebelled against God and pushed Him out of my life, He remained there and patiently waited for me to come back to Him. It was very difficult for me to deny His existence, but I acted like a child who was disobedient and wanted nothing more to do with his parents. However, God continued to watch over a stubborn child and, in time, I returned to Him.
Like the Prodigal Son, I realized that my life was missing the security and safety of a loving relationship with God. Has my life been rosy every single day? No, but I have Him in my life to see me through the terrible tempest storms that come up. Life is hard and difficult, but that was our choice from the very beginning. If Adam and Eve had not disobeyed God’s command, then we would all be in paradise. God, however, gave us a path back to a relationship with Him through His son, Christ Jesus.
In the middle of the psalm, the writer reflects on the all-present nature of God. He acknowledges that God is always with us, no matter where we are or what we are doing. He says, "I can never escape from your Spirit! I can never get away from your presence!" (Psalm 139:7 NLT). This is a powerful reminder that God is always near us, always watching over us, and always guiding us.
Finally, the last few verses of Psalm 139 describe the all-powerful nature of God. The writer acknowledges that God is the Creator of all things, and that nothing can escape His power. He writes, "You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother’s womb. Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it." (Psalm 139:13-14 NLT). This is a powerful reminder of the incredible love and power of God, and it is a reminder that we are always in His hands.
No matter how much time a watch maker works on the most delicate of time pieces, his work can never come close to the delicate inner workings of the human body. When you consider the craftsmanship put into making us, one cannot deny the hand of God. While we were in our mothers’ wombs, God knit us together with craftsmanship that far and away exceeds that of any human craftsmanship.
When you hold a newborn baby in your arms, you cannot help but be moved by the experience. A precious life has been created and given as a gift from the hand of our Creator and Father. It is so difficult for me to understand the feelings and desires of others who want to snuff out the light and joy of a newborn.
Our society seems to inch closer and closer to becoming a completely disposable society. Nothing has any intrinsic value. There is no wonder at all for the simple gift of a precious life. As I look around me, the value of human life has diminished over the years. Many take things for granted and feel that they are entitled to things. But, in the end it comes down to one thing. Everything belongs to God and is a gift from His hand.
Job, after losing everything including his children, says, “I came naked from my mother’s womb, and I will be naked when I leave. The Lord gave me what I had, and the Lord has taken it away.
Praise the name of the Lord!” (Job 1:21 NLT)
Praise the name of the Lord!” (Job 1:21 NLT)
We own nothing and have nothing. All are gifts from the bountiful hand of the Lord God Almighty. Job’s words are so meaningful. We had nothing when we came into the world and we will depart it with nothing. Some have often said that the person with the most amount of toys wins. You cannot take them with you when you die. They remain here in this fallen world and will, in time, be sold off for someone else to enjoy or, in most cases, fall into disrepair and fade away from rust and the elements. The only thing we have is the gift of salvation given to us by Father God.
Psalm 139 is a powerful reminder of the all-knowing, all-present, and all-powerful nature of God. It is a reminder that we can never hide from God, and that He is always with us, always watching over us, and always guiding us. Let us take this psalm to heart, and let us praise and worship God for who He is and all that He has done for us. May we always remember that God is our refuge and our strength, and that we can always find hope and comfort in Him.
As you continue through the rest of this week, remember the lessons of Psalm 139 and live by what it teaches. If you do, you will stand firm in His grace.
May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.
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