Psalm 139:3

Psalm 139:3

Familiar with all my ways

The phrase “going out”, as opposed to “lying down” is not difficult to comprehend, it covers all our activities, from the moment we arise from our beds in the morning, to the moment we eventually rest our heads at the end of the day. When God discerns these things, He doesn’t just watch from afar with a slightly weary look in His eyes, He actually searches us out and watches with interest what it is we are about during the course of a day. He is far more than a bored spectator, He is an interested witness to our activities, our conversations and our thoughts. That is why He knows us so well, that is why He, and only He, can help us to uncover our secrets and find our full potential as human beings. He cares about us, He loves us, He has a vested interest in our lives and in everything we do. And when we lay down at the end of all the busy-ness, the same God is still observing for He has guided us safely through another day, He has protected us, sent angels to help us, stopped the enemy from attacking us and sent His Spirit to help us make right decisions and to know how to deal with the countless situations that we face. He is around us, over us and within us and thus David could cry, “You are familiar with all my ways.” 

It will do us no harm to stop and consider this for a moment. God remembers and knows stuff about every one of His children that we have forgotten. He has been an avid spectator at every event and during every hour of every day our lives. It’s not so much a question of “Big Brother” but “Big Father” who is watching over us and not to trip us up but to guide and assist us. It is inevitable therefore that if we are to search our souls for hidden faults , we need the Lord’s assistance, for He knows and remembers far more about us than we do. That is why He is the world’s greatest counsellor and therapist, and the answers to all our concerns are already written down – in His Word. Hallelujah! 

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