Intro: Everyday, I am blessed by the reality that I am known by Almighty God; He sees and knows me. Wow! What an awesome epiphany, right? Now, John and I have been married for 45 years, but I’m sure even though we have been sharing day-to-day life all this time, there are still some things John does not know about Mary. He might be able to predict how I might see things or respond to things based on our many years together, but I bet I could still bring forward a few surprises. Honestly, some days I surprise myself! Only Jesus can give us “self-understanding.”
With Jesus nothing is hidden or undiscovered about our nature, thoughts, or character. He sees and knows everything about us and what we will think or even do in the future. That knowledge helps me understand my identity better, because God reveals who I am moment by moment making it clear that I am known by Him and I’m a part of His plan. If you have invited Jesus into your heart—the core of your being—you are known by God, too; He sees and knows the real you—nothing hidden or undiscovered. You are an open book to God. Frankly, even if you wanted to hide things from God; you could not. He is the Revealer of Truth!
I do not need another person to tell me who I am, because I am known by My Creator. I do not need to fear my future, because my steps are ordered by Almighty God. I am blessed beyond measure by God, because He has chosen to KNOW me! It’s a truth that is too much for us to wrap our thoughts around. So, let’s just admit we “know” we are “known!”
In our passage today, David has an epiphany that he, too, is known by God. Psalm 139:1-6 NLT For the choir director: A psalm of David
1
O Lord, you have examined my heart
and know everything about me.
2
You know when I sit down or stand up.
You know my thoughts even when I’m far away.
3
You see me when I travel
and when I rest at home.
You know everything I do.
4
You know what I am going to say
even before I say it, Lord.
5
You go before me and follow me.
You place your hand of blessing on my head.
6
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me,
too great for me to understand!
Prayer: Lord, thank you for knowing us as your children; for seeing us in light of Christ and blessing us with your glorious presence. In Jesus’ name. Amen.