Have you ever pondered the depth of God’s knowledge about you? The reality is, there is nothing concealed from God. He sees us just as we are, with all our troubles, mistakes, goals, and aspirations. Even the number of hairs on our heads isn’t a secret to Him (Matthew 10:30). This omnipresence and omniscience of God are beautifully encapsulated in Psalm 139:5 – “You have hedged me behind and before, And laid Your hand upon me.”
Often, when we meet someone, we harbor this unreasonable concern that we would be rejected if they find out about things in our lives that they do not agree with. But it’s not the same with the Lord. He already knows everything about us – how we sleep, how we shall awaken, the state of our minds, and the desires of our hearts (Psalm 139:3).
However, the fact that God knows everything about us, even every step we will take, should not fill us with dread or drive us away from Him in shame and guilt. Because God loves us, He is always with us – holding our hands when we are in danger, forgiving us when we make mistakes (asking for His forgiveness), and leading us even when we lack purpose and direction.
When the scripture says that God is enveloping us on all sides, it means that He is taking us under His wings, just like a chicken does with its young (Matthew 23:37). He is leading us to a place of complete security and love, propelling our lives forward even when we don’t perceive any signs of progress.
We surrendered and humbled our lives under His mighty hands, and that means that He has complete authority over our lives. If we applied this to ourselves, we would struggle less and trust more, have less anxiety and rest more, strive less and enjoy more. As the song goes, “He’s got the whole world in His hands.” He holds your life and my life in His hands, directing us to make our lives worthwhile.
When the Bible says God blesses us, it’s akin to a parent affirming their children, telling them what great gifts they are, full of promise to succeed. It’s similar to parents taking the effort to assure their children of their unconditional love. It’s the same as when a mentor compliments you on your capacity and potential to achieve great things, promising to be there to support and guide you along the way.
God says, “You are precious, I have chosen you, you are loved, you will succeed (when you abide in me), and I will guide, protect, and help you if you allow me to.” He promises to provide us with the capacity, provision, protection, and forgiveness, and assures us of His presence.
God is not merely transcendent in power and majesty, but also intimately involved in our lives. The beauty of this fact is not only beyond my comprehension, but it also fills me with awe! In the end, He chose us to be with us. Thank you, Jesus!
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