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Psalm 139:1-18
In this Psalm, David meditates on and praises God for His intimate care for every detail of our lives.
He starts by recalling God’s knowledge of every detail of our day-to-day lives, from our very first to our very last heartbeat. First David reminds himself that God knows our sleeping and walking and every breath that crosses our lips (v 1-6). Then he moves on to meditating on God’s complete presence and His ability to be with us no matter where we are (v 7-12). Next he begins to praise God’s detail and care in forming us as babies, and His knowledge of our life and purpose as he creates us (v 13- 16). And as David concludes this meditation, he once again breaks into praise…
"How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! If I would count them, they are more than the sand. I awake, and I am still with you." (v 17-18)
Perhaps you’ve read this Psalm before. I know several people who would pick this Psalm out of all 150 as their very favorite, and I think that’s because it shows the very tender, intimate love and attention that God bestows upon us.
I can’t help but read this Psalm and feel like small, tenderly loved child in God’s presence. In the New Testament, Jesus affirms God’s attentive and caring love for each of His children with statements like this one.
I can’t help but read this Psalm and feel like small, tenderly loved child in God’s presence
“...Even the hairs of your head are all numbered." (Matthew 10:30)
How can we read these verses and not bow in worship of a God so great who still chooses to intimately involve Himself in the details of our lives?
The next time you are tempted to believe that He doesn’t see you or doesn’t hear you or doesn’t care about you, remember, He knows your every breath. He cares about you deeply and knows you intimately. Rest your heart and mind in that truth today.
{Verse to Meditate On Today}
"How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them!"
Psalm 139:17
{Take some time to meditate on the implications of serving a God who loves you so intimately and cares about you so deeply that He knows the number of the hairs on your head. Allow your heart to rest in this great love.}
