O Lord, you have searched me and know me. You know when I sit and when I rise, you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and lying down, you are familiar with all my ways , Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely O Lord. (psalm 139:1-4)
These were David\’s confidence when he was perplexed and troubled with a load of care he resorted to God and surrendered to Him, knowing too well that he can\’t hide from God\’s presence as such, He decided to hide under the shelter of the most High God and have rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
When you find your self in such a traumatic situation who do you run to where\’s your stronghold and where do you get your confidence from. By strength shall no man prevail
When worry walks in, strength runs out. But strength returns when we run to God.
INSIGHT:
There is no place where David is outside God’s protective presence and care (139:7–12). Recognizing that it was a great privilege to know such a God, David prayed a prayer of commitment, seeking to live a blameless life (vv. 23-24). Even as he asks God to “search and test” him (v. 23), he was well-assured that God already knew him through and through, for he had declared at the start of this song, “You have searched me, Lord, and you know me” (v. 1). The Old Testament patriarch Job made a similar statement, “But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold” (Job 23:10). Job’s world had been turned upside down, having lost his wealth, his family, and his health (1:14–2:7). In the midst of his trials he boldly asks, “Does [God] not see my ways and count my every step?” (31:4). Perhaps, like David and Job, you may be going through a rough time . We can be encouraged that our God knows and cares. What is your response to the truth that God knows everything about you and His arms of love are always open?
Learn to encourage yourself in the Lord at all times no matter what seems to be the situation declare it boldly like David declares in Psalm 141:8-10 \”But my eyes are fixed on you,O sovereign Lord, in you l take refuge do not give me over to death. Keep me from the snares they have laid for me from the traps set by evildoers. Let the wicked fail into their own nets while l pass by safely.
Remain steadfast in the Lord and may you be richly blessed as you read!
Shalom