God Knows Me Completely (Psalm 139:1-24)
Have you ever felt truly known and understood? Psalm 139 is a beautiful reminder that God knows us completely—inside and out. This psalm, written by David, shows how personal and powerful God’s love and knowledge of us really is.
God Knows Everything About Me
David begins by saying that God knows everything about him. God sees when he sits down and when he gets up. He knows every thought, even before it’s spoken. Nothing we do or think is hidden from God. That might sound overwhelming, but David finds comfort in it. God’s knowledge is so deep and amazing that it’s beyond our understanding.
God is Always with Me
Next, David talks about God’s constant presence. No matter where he goes—up to the sky, down to the depths, or across the sea—God is there. Even when things seem dark and confusing, God still sees clearly. There’s no place too far or too hidden for God’s presence. This is a powerful comfort for anyone who feels alone or lost.
God Created Me with Care
David then reflects on how God created him. He says that God formed his body with great care, even before he was born. Every part of him was made by God’s hand. David calls this “wonderful” and says that God planned all the days of his life before any of them began. This reminds us that we are not here by accident—God made each of us with purpose.
God’s Thoughts About Me are Precious
David is amazed that God is always thinking about him. He says that God’s thoughts are more than the grains of sand on the beach. That means we are always on God’s mind. Knowing that we matter that much to God brings great peace and joy.
David’s Cry for Justice and Loyalty to God
As the psalm continues, David expresses a strong desire for justice. He speaks boldly against those who do evil and show hatred toward God. While these words may seem intense, they show David’s deep love for God and his longing for a world where goodness and truth win.
A Prayer for a Clean Heart
David ends with a heartfelt prayer. He invites God to search his heart and know his thoughts. He wants God to help him see anything that might be wrong in his life and to lead him in the right path. It’s a humble and honest request that we can all pray: “God, help me live the way You want me to.”
Conclusion: Living in the Light of God’s Presence
Psalm 139 reminds us that we are fully known and deeply loved by God. He is always with us, always thinking of us, and always ready to guide us. When we feel unsure or alone, we can find comfort in knowing that the One who made us is close, caring, and trustworthy. Let’s invite Him to lead our lives every day.
Psalm 139:1-24 (WEB)
For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.139:1 LORD, you have searched me,and you know me.2 You know my sitting down and my rising up.You perceive my thoughts from afar.3 You search out my path and my lying down,and are acquainted with all my ways.4 For there is not a word on my tongue,but behold, LORD, you know it altogether.5 You hem me in behind and before.You laid your hand on me.6 This knowledge is beyond me.It’s lofty.I can’t attain it.7 Where could I go from your Spirit?Or where could I flee from your presence?8 If I ascend up into heaven, you are there.If I make my bed in Sheol, behold, you are there!9 If I take the wings of the dawn,and settle in the uttermost parts of the sea,10 even there your hand will lead me,and your right hand will hold me.11 If I say, “Surely the darkness will overwhelm me.The light around me will be night,”12 even the darkness doesn’t hide from you,but the night shines as the day.The darkness is like light to you.13 For you formed my inmost being.You knit me together in my mother’s womb.14 I will give thanks to you,for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.Your works are wonderful.My soul knows that very well.15 My frame wasn’t hidden from you,when I was made in secret,woven together in the depths of the earth.16 Your eyes saw my body.In your book they were all written,the days that were ordained for me,when as yet there were none of them.17 How precious to me are your thoughts, God!How vast is their sum!18 If I would count them, they are more in number than the sand.When I wake up, I am still with you.19 If only you, God, would kill the wicked.Get away from me, you bloodthirsty men!20 For they speak against you wickedly.Your enemies take your name in vain.21 LORD, don’t I hate those who hate you?Am I not grieved with those who rise up against you?22 I hate them with perfect hatred.They have become my enemies.23 Search me, God, and know my heart.Try me, and know my thoughts.24 See if there is any wicked way in me,and lead me in the everlasting way.