Even before there is a word on my tongue [still unspoken]. 3 You scrutinize my path and my lying down, And are acquainted with all my ways. David realized that he was finite (v. 5), but God is infinite beyond comprehension (v. 6). 4 Even before there is a word on my tongue, Behold, O LORD, You know it all. The NIV Study Bible shares, Nowhere (outside of Job) does one find expressed such profound awareness of how awesome it is to ask God to examine not only ones life but also ones soul. Life within the love of Christ further amplifies what the psalmist poured from his heart. A.W. Psalms 139:0 The all-knowing, ever-present GodGod knows all about the psalmist - what he does, what he thinks, where he goes and what he says (139:1-4). Or whither shall I flee from thy presence? Thank God for always being with us and never leaving us alone. If I say, Surely the darkness shall overwhelm me, And the light about me shall be night; Even the darkness hideth not from thee, But the night shineth as the day: The darkness and the light are both alike to thee (7-12). O Jehovah, thou hast searched me, and known me. Color, ethnicity, disability every trait and characteristic were crafted by our purposeful God. This is lesson 25 of 42 in our study on the Attributes of Godcalled Can you tell me what God is like? Visit the series index to view all the lessons and get more ideas for using this curriculum in your childrens ministry. 1 O Lord, You have searched me and known me. Jonah 1:3 says that when God commanded Jonah to go and preach atNineveh, that instead Jonah rose up to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord. He is with you everywhere and that means everywhere! He still sees David. But the truth is, you never leave His presence. Because of the realization that God is all around him, the psalmist sometimes feels helpless (5-6). God is everywhere, and everywhere the same. No, because we are not there with her. Anywhere you go, you can worship God. Then, say something like, although were always in Gods presence now because God is everywhere, there is still something that separates us from God. In 2023, read the Verse of the Day in your inbox. But even when the physical presence of other people is absent from our lives, we are never alone. Where can I flee from your presence? - Psalm 139:7. Your care and love for us is like nothing else. The NIV Study Bible shares, Nowhere (outside of Job) does one find expressed such profound awareness of how awesome it is to ask God to examine not only ones life but also ones soul. Life within the love of Christ further amplifies what the psalmist poured from his heart. My wife's childlike sense of God's omnipresence opened up her realization of His omniscience and omnipotence. One True Triune God. He is omnipresent. God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit are always and forever with us. If only you, God, would slay the wicked! We have His protection and power just as much with us in those places as we do right here. Away from me, you who are bloodthirsty! Photo credit: GettyImages/krisanapongdetraphiphat, I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made. - Psalm 139:14, We were made with purpose, to bring glory to God. Its hard to comprehend God is in control of a world spinning off its rails. It is His ever-presence which will make heaven what it will be. Praise and glory and honor to the God who formed us and rescued us. Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. - Psalm 139:16. In prayer, praise, and everyday life, He is our constant companion. For you created my inmost being;you knit me together in my mothers womb. May we remember these truths David divinely penned in Psalm 139. The picture here is all-encompassing: from east to west; from high to low; soar as high as heaven; burrow as low as hell; travel at light speed from the rising of the sun to its setting you cannot go anywhere where God is not! Paul read the imprecatory Psalms as the words of Christ, spoken prophetically by David The implication, then, is that David spoke in these Psalms as Gods inspired anointed king, prefiguring the coming King and Messiah, who has the right to pronounce final judgment on his enemies and will do so, as the whole Bible teaches, explains John Piper for desiringGod. Knowing God creates gratitude and praise for who He is and what He does for us. But He is here! If you reject His Son, and refuse His sacrifice, you will spend all eternity in the presence of the God of wrath. (E)18If I could count them, they would outnumber the sand.When I awake, I am still with You. For there is not a word in my tongue, But, lo, O Jehovah, thou knowest it altogether. Not a fear to be afraid of, but a respectful, reverence for God. Yet, I only carried my babies into this world. Of David. We love to go places and see things. He is all-knowing and everywhere. He soon found that there was no such place! Then, move in closer and ask Can you be here and be in the next room? We are known, loved, and never alone. Knowledge of God directly affects our reactions, especially in times of hardship, injustice, and pain. God sees every one of them. For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. May our lives bring glory to Your name. Ask them again where they could do to hide from God and remind them that we cant go anywhere to get away from God. Manage Settings The punishments of hell will be from the omnipresent, thrice-holy God of justice and wrath. David knew these qualities of God well, as he was chased down by a crazed King Saul and exiled to hide in a cave! 5 You have enclosed me . The omnipresence of God means that we can worship Him anywhere. All rights reserved. O Lord, you have searched me and known me! Psalm 139:5 EXPLAIN:The Bible tells us that God is OMNIPRESENT, He is everywhere all the time. Some of the rogue thoughts that enter our minds are absolutely crazy! When we seek to learn, when we look for help or healing, when we express gratitude or anxiety, and when we celebrate blessings we pray. That means that He walks here. Because of who He is, we are always loved and never alone. Living in the New Covenant, we can read this psalm knowing Jesus has defeated death and is seated at the right hand of the Father. His desire is not to leave behind even one! This is true of all three members of the Trinity. They are so closely related that where one is the other can be said to be also. Jesus Christ sits at the right hand of the Father in heaven, interceding for us. Some kids will probably say heaven, which needs to be acknowledged as a correct answer. God doesnt simply allow us to be a certain way or carry a certain trait - every cell of our being is intentional. Because of Jesus Christs sacrifice on the cross and resurrection from the dead, we are able to come freely to God through Christ. Bless our enemies and search our hearts. He is everywhere! He knows us, intimately better than we know ourselves! (A)3You scrutinize my path and my lying down,And You are intimately acquainted with all my ways.4Even before there is a word on my tongue [still unspoken],Behold, O Lord, You know it all. King David wrote in Psalm 139: "O LORD, you have searched me and known me!" Nothing about us is accidental. If I take the wings of the dawn, If I dwell in the remotest part of the sea, even there Your hand will lead me, and Your right hand will lay hold of me.. It is FAITH that pleases God, not sight; not experience as such! He could take the fastest ship to the most remote territory, but God was always there. God has perfect knowledge of us,Matthew Henry wrote, and all our thoughts and actions are open before him. We cannot control the thoughts popping into our minds all day long, every day. Away from me, you who are bloodthirsty! Do I not hate those who hate you, LORD,and abhor those who are in rebellion against you? Therein, David reflects on God's omniscience, omnipresence, omnipotence, and righteous judgement. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me,too lofty for me to attain. But Gods view is limitless, transcending time and space. (P)Darkness and light are alike to You. Though the world is hard and dark at times, You can only be light. We all know that in heaven, every one of us who has trusted Jesus as Savior will be in the continual presence of the Lord. 2023 Fortify Your Faith Foundation. Though the earth should change and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea He will be a very present help not just present, but VERY present! Where can I flee from Your presence? Psalm 139:7. If this is true and it is Gods word for some of you this morning is that there are some things in your life that need to change TODAY! Psalm 139:3 Verse Concepts You scrutinize my path and my lying down, And are intimately acquainted with all my ways. My frame was not hidden from youwhen I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. He says if I go to Sheol Sheol is the Hebrew word for death or the grave God is there too! One of the biggest tricks and deceits of our enemy is to isolate and convince us we are alone. David says: where can I go, where God is not? Our memory verse for the week isWhere can I go from Your Spirit? Or, can you be at the front of the room and the back of the room?Then, ask where God is. document.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()); if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'ministry_to_children_com-large-billboard-2','ezslot_0',171,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-ministry_to_children_com-large-billboard-2-0');report this adMinistry-To-Children.com helps you tell kids about Jesus by providing age-appropriate Bible study material and Sunday School curriculum all 100% free online. As a quick review, choose 6 of the attributes and write them on a small piece of paper each and write those 6 definitions on small pieces of paper. Its who You are, and we are Yours. Copyright 2015 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, CA 90631. 3 you discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Can you be here and on the moon? What is lacking is that we do not realize that He is here, and most of us do not ACT like He is here! Though Author and Creator of the entire universe, and each of us, God is personally in touch with every single one of our lives! And He is mighty to save. The journey of each human heart is unique, purposed, and intimately known by the One True God. of Thou hast beset me behind and before, And laid thy hand upon me. Scripture advises to take our thoughts captive. We are intimately known by God, not just outwardly, but inwardly. Every kids church ministry deserves the very best resources for teaching Gods Word, even when they dont have the financial resources. Jonah learned a great lesson on our behalf: Yahweh, the God of the Bible, is everywhere. Here Are 5 Lessons from Psalm 139 to Strengthen Your Heart: For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mothers womb. - Psalm 139:13. Go away from me, therefore, men of bloodshed. And You are intimately acquainted with all my ways. To the Chief Musician. 5 Powerful Lessons from Psalm 139 about God's Wonderfulness NIV Study Bible, Copyright 1985, 1995, 2002, 2008, 2011, by Zondervan. All rights reserved. Copyright Ministry-to-Children. Knowledge of God directly affects our reactions, especially in times of hardship, injustice, and pain. Of David. Not only is God everywhere with us now; He will be in eternity as well. When I became a mother, I experienced love on another level. Revelation 21:22 says there is no temple there, for the Lord God, the Almighty, and the Lamb, are its temple. Verse 23 says: The city has no need of the sun or of the moon to shine upon it, for the glory of God has illumined it. You are our strength, God. We saw last week that Elishas servant Gehazi tried to sneak away and take some money and clothing that he was not supposed to take. (Psalm 139:1-2, ESV) I really wish . 19[a]O that You would kill the wicked, O God;Go away from me, therefore, men of bloodshed. But, because of His great love for His people, the Bible tells us that Jesus took on our sin and died in our place to pay for our sin so that we could be brought back into a right relationship with God and enjoy His presence forever! This should be the prayer of every godly man and woman; and may the Lord help us to pray it more often. When people look at the lives of those who follow Christ, they should witness the blood He shed dripping from our daily lives. Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Hes numbered our days. 139:1 - God has thoroughly searched/investigated your life.and He KNOWS you. Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. - Psalm 139:16. 23Search me [thoroughly], O God, and know my heart;Test me and know my anxious thoughts;24And see if there is any wicked or hurtful way in me,And lead me in the everlasting way. Solomon said in I Kings 8:27, "But can God indeed dwell on earth? Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! God's knowledge of us and His presence in our lives is complete and perfect. Remind the kids that this morning we talked about the truth that God is everywhere, which is an amazing truth to remember. If only you, God, would slay the wicked! While the verses may sound like David is seeking to flee from God's presence One True Triune God. Omniscience means that God is all-knowing, His knowledge is not limited. becauseHe is always with you. Nothing about us is accidental. Therein, David reflects on Gods omniscience, omnipresence, omnipotence, and righteous judgement. Jonathan Edwards, writing of those words, said: What must be the uttermost of His wrath, who made heaven and earth by the word of His power what must His wrath be, who commanded the sun, and it rises not what must His wrath be, who shaketh the earth out of its place, and causes the pillars of heaven to tremble! They could write the definition forOMNIPRESENT or the memory verse or they could draw something to help them remember that God is everywhere. He concludes with a request. Summer in the Psalms | Psalm 139 | Vinil Wilson | 15 January 2023www.redemptionchurch.org.nz Surely thou wilt slay the wicked, O God: Depart from me therefore, ye bloodthirsty men. Even when we feel spiritually and physically distant from Him, He is there; He is working; He is guiding. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Ask if they could be somewhere else right now at the same time as being here. 4 [ e]Even before there is a word on my tongue, Behold, O Lord, You know it all. God gave them life and cares for them infinitely more. 5 Most Well-Known Christian Symbols and Their Meanings. Because of who He is, we are always loved and never alone. We were made to glorify God. Seeking Passionate Prayer in Spiritual Warfare, Teacher's Overview: Lifeway "Explore the Bible" lesson John 6:26-40, "I Am The Bread", "Following Jesus" (Matthew 4:18-22 sermon), Building Your Life On The Rock (Matthew 7:24-27 sermon), Joshua 3:5 Sermon: "Preparing For God To Work", "The Message of the Cross" (I Cor. David begins with a startling admission. Can a man hide himself in hiding places, so I do not see him? declares the Lord. Some of the truths to discuss are: To help the kids remember this truth about God, take a few minutes to define the attribute. Give each child a blank piece of paper provide markers or colored pencils. What they will face is the wrath of the presence of the holy, holy, holy, God against one who had rebelled against Him, purposefully broken His commandments, and when given an opportunity to repent, trampled under foot the blood of His only begotten Son and rejected Him. Of course, she didn't think in those terms as a child, but she began to understand how God was nearby and everywhere at the same time, all-powerful, and knew her . He is also a God of justice, and He is a God of wrath. You can only be good. For the choir director. We are amazed by awesome displays in nature. He continues, This is not personal vindictiveness. (LogOut/ Even though David penned this psalm before Jesus walked the earth, everything in Scripture points to Gods greatest expression of love for us in the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ Jesus. God does not just see what you are doing; He is right there WITH you wherever you are! God was there before we were born and was making us inside our moms. Gods forgiveness, His mercies, and the grace available to us through Christ Jesus, are new each day. David, in the verses of Psalm 139:7-12, reminds me of a child hiding from place to place asking the Father, " Can You still see me?" "Can You find me, now?" David runs in his mind to what seems to be the most unlikely places for the LORD to be; only to realize God is still, in fact, there. 139O Lord, you have searched me [thoroughly] and have known me.2You know when I sit down and when I rise up [my entire life, everything I do];You understand my thought from afar. A God who saves! If I make my bed in Sheol, You are there. And He is also with youso He knows your "anxious thoughts" as well. Modern technology, as amazing as it is, has yet to create a transparent womb. Even though David penned this psalm before Jesus walked the earth, everything in Scripture points to Gods greatest expression of love for us in the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ Jesus. Anywhere you go, you can worship God. What if a person could be instantly shrouded in absolute darkness? Omnipresence means God. Holy Spirit, You are our Advocate and Comforter. Being intimately known by our sovereign God means we are not hidden, nor should we feel compelled or convinced by guilt or shame to hide from Him in any way. He is not limited by time and space. (LogOut/ We saw earlier that Jonah is an example of that: he wanted to get away from the presence of the Lord, but he found that he could not. Before a word is on my tongueyou, LORD, know it completely. God knows what we're doing- sitting, standing, going out. It has been absolutely thorough. Jesus calls us friends. Generally considered to be one of the most notable of the sacred hymns contained within the book of Psalms, Psalm 139 is perhaps one of the most sublime declarations of the omnipresence of God found in the Bible. The Doctrine of Gods Omnipresence: God is everywhere. He knows us, intimately better than we know ourselves! 17How precious also are Your (Y)thoughts to me, O God!How vast is the sum of them!18If I should count them, they would (Z)outnumber the sand.When (AA)I awake, I am still with You. 23(AI)Search me, O God, and know my heart;(AJ)Try me and know my anxious thoughts;24And see if there be any [n](AK)hurtful way in me,And (AL)lead me in the (AM)everlasting way. What does David mean, then, when he wrote verses 15-22? In the midst of daily life, Christians do well to remind themselves of the Good Shepherds knowledge and provision, wrote Jason Helopoulos for Ligonier, most of the doubts, anxieties, and fears that occupy the Christian soul can be attributed to a lack of trust in Christ as the Good Shepherd.. For less than $5/mo. Omnipresence means God is everywhere, simultaneously. 6 such When the heart is mentioned in Scripture, it often refers to the seat of our souls, and the place from which we make decisions and harbor our beliefs. He knows our enemies, and ourselves, better than we do. Your eyes saw my unformed body;all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. Quarantine puts us in our rooms alone for half a months time! Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. God was with them! Psalm 139 is a personal prayer and song of praise to God. What must His wrath be, whose majesty is so awful, that no man could live in the sight of it! A Psalm of David. What must His wrath be, who rebuketh the sea and maketh it dry, who removeth the mountains out of their places, and overturneth them in His anger? We have several upcoming trips, in fact, to what people might consider some pretty daunting places. Omnipresence means that all of God is in all places at all times. Search me, O God, and know my heart: Try me, and know my thoughts; And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting (vv. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. 139:1 O LORD, You have searched me and known me. But then ask something like, so God is only in your heart? Jesus calls us friends. Especially in todays society, as the world endures a global pandemic, isolation has become a reality we experience for long periods of time. David wanted to be right with God. Search me, O God, and know my heart: Try me, and know my thoughts; And see if there be any wicked way in me, And lead me in the way everlasting (19-24). How great is the sum of them! Throughout the book, David reminds the reader that God is omniscient. And lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Jesus commanded us to go to all the nations a daunting task but He also gave us the promise that He would be with us wherever we go. Prayer is conversation with God, layered with all of these intricate levels which contribute to our relationship with God our Father. Thou searchest out my path and my lying down, And art acquainted with all my ways. Go on to explain that even though God is everywhere all the time that sometimes in the Bible we read about Him entering time and space: God was in the burning bush, God was in the pillar of cloud and pillar of fire, God was in the cloud that settled on the temple. 9-10). Whither shall I go from thy Spirit? He is mighty to save and always good. God Knows Everything I Think. So much injustice, unfairness, tragedy and heartbreak surround everyday circumstances world-wide. He knows that God will judge evil men and punish them. In essence, Psalm 139 is an affirmation of God's greatness and a reminder of his goodness and faithfulness to his people. But who made them? 5 you hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. And He is mighty to save. The psalmist is confident that God knows everything about him. Place them all face down and take turns turning over 2 at a time looking for a match. "Thou dost scrutinize my path and my lying down, And art intimately acquainted with all my ways". He concluded by asking God to search and know his "anxious thoughts" (verse 23, NASB). This is not a reflection of personal hatred; it is a matter of principled conviction. Who we are is meant to bring reverence to God. He says if I go up to heaven, God is there. What if one could travel at the speed of light, to the remotest region of the globe? Omniscience means that God has complete knowledge of everything. 2 You know [ a]when I sit down and [ b]when I rise up; You understand my thought from afar. They were not alone even in the fiery furnace. God moves through our earthly lives to spread the gospel. Not a fear to be afraid of, but a respectful, reverence for God. You will never see His face of love; you will only see the awful face of His wrath; wrath so great itcaused the Lord Jesus to sweat drops of blood in anticipation of facing the wrath of Godfor sin on the cross! God didnt stay in church last Sunday; He was with you everywhere you went. Savior, Jesus! According to Biblestudytools.com, wonderfully means to be distinct, marked out, be separated, be distinguished. We arent made wonderful in the eyes of world, but from the heart of God, to bring glory to His name. No space is without the Divine Presence. (Systematic Theology, Vol. D. God Knows Everything I Say. Its who You are, and we are Yours. I do not recall ourBro. He suggests that even if he could do the following things which he could not God would still be there before him. (LogOut/ If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: When I awake, I am still with thee (13-18). Cant wait to continue our series of truths about God! See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. (Psalm 139:24) When we pray this verse, God faithfully answers! We cant go anywhere to get away from God because He is everywhere. 19O that You would (AB)slay the wicked, O God;(AC)Depart from me, therefore, (AD)men of bloodshed.20For they (AE)speak [l]against You wickedly,And Your enemies [m](AF)take Your name in vain.21Do I not (AG)hate those who hate You, O Lord?And do I not (AH)loathe those who rise up against You?22I hate them with the utmost hatred;They have become my enemies. Ps 139 as a whole presents the doctrines of God's omniscience (as we saw last week) and God's omnipresence (which is the focus of this week) and the omnipotence of the Lord (139:13-18). Sin is like a veil keeping us from being completely in Gods presence because He is only and He cannot have sin in His presence. (G)21Do I not hate those who hate You, O Lord?And do I not loathe those who rise up against You?22I hate them with perfect and utmost hatred;They have become my enemies. Much of the Psalms teach us to love our enemies and pray to God on their behalf. Hopefully theyll say theyre in their classroom, at church, or theyll name your city or maybe someone will say that theyre on earth. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me,too lofty for me to attain. 5 Christian Football Players Who Love Jesus On and Off the Field, 5 Ways to Invest in Your Spiritual Growth This Year, This site is a proud member of the Salem Web Network, a subsidiary of, Copyright 2023, Crosswalk.com. 139 1 O Lord, thou hast searched me, and known me. Start with obvious ones. If I go up to the heavens, you are there;if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. "Thou dost understand my thought from afar". Always active in her community and local church, Meg also leads Bible study for women and teen girls. John 3:36 says, He who believes in the Son has eternal life; but he who does not obey the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God abides upon him. And the wrath of God is awesome beyond our understanding: Psalm 2:5 says that God will speak to them in His anger and terrify them in His fury., Psalm 90:11 says: Who understand the power of Your anger, and Your fury, according to the fear that is due You?, Jeremiah 10:10 says, At His wrath the earth quakes., Revelation 19:16 speaks of the fierce wrath of God the Almighty.. We were made to glorify God. GOD IS WITH US! I Thessalonians 2:16 says that Gods wrath will come upon them to the uttermost. Remind them that each week well be looking into the Bible to answer the questionCan you tell me what God is like?and will be learning one of the many truths about God that we see in His Word. The sacrifice Jesus made on the cross negated the shame which compelled Adam and Eve to hide from God in the garden. Years ago, a Christian preacher went to India, and there he saw Hindu worshipers tapping on trees and rocks and asking the gods they believed were present: Are you there? God is a God of love, and He wants to save us all through Christ Jesus. If I say, Surely the darkness will hide meand the light will become night around me,even the darkness will not be dark to you;the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you. The Zondervan Illustrated Bible Dictionary explains, Not a part but the whole of God is present in every place. You hem me in behind and before,and you lay your hand upon me. But it is also a source of conviction: you cannot get away from God! Psalm 139 is a personal prayer and song of praise to God. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. You can freely license our resources under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International. But it is up to US to realize that He is with us, and to ACT like He is. Judgment belongs to God alone. David pictures God as having performed an excavation on him. 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