Scripture
Psalm 139: 1-6 “O, Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything a bout me. You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my every thought when far away. You chart the path ahead of me and tell me where to stop and rest. Every moment you know where I am. You know what I am going to say even before I say it, Lord. You both precede me and follow me. You place your hand of blessing on my head. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too great for me to know!
Observation
I agree with the statement that truths about God are too wonderful and great for me to comprehend. God is greater than my mind. God knows everything about me He knows where I have been and where I am going. He knows what I have said and what I am going to say. My first reaction to that is embarrassment. I don’t want God to see and hear everything I have said and done. Then I realized that in spite of my shortcomings and failures, God still loves me. This is a wonderful picture of God’s love. He already knows and sees all my sins and still loves and accepts me. Isn’t God wonderful! This is also a great picture of God’s protection. He is always watching over me. He knows where I am and where I am going. He is there protecting me from the enemy and from future danger. Lastly I love the statement that God has placed his hand of blessing on my head. He not only loves and accepts me. He protects me and He blesses me. He gives me gifts I do not deserve. He goes beyond mercy and gives grace. Praise the Lord! I am travelling along life’s path with the blessing of God upon me. What can be better than that?
Application
This verse gives me confidence. I am confident in God’s love and acceptance. I am safe in his protection and I live in his blessing. Life is not to be feared but lived. I live life to the fullest. He came that I might have an abundant life. When I think of all the places I have gone and things I have done, this is true for me, I am living life to the full. When I look at my family and all the love I have received, I am living life to the full. When I examine what God is doing at First A/G and see all the blessings we are experiencing, I am living life to the full. I want to live my life to the max. I will live life to the full.
Prayer
Father, I thank you for being you. I thank you for your love and acceptance. I thank you for your protection. You both precede me and follow me. You are there watching over my life. I thank you for your blessing. I could not earn it and can not purchase it. You gave me your blessing. I love you so much. This passage makes me want to please you more than ever before. I love you. I thank you. I am grateful to you.
