by Nick Guzman The passage of scripture in this week’s G52 is Psalm 139. This passage is about how God is everywhere and how He knows where we are at all times of the day, no matter what is going on. This Psalm is a prayer to God to examine our hearts and find out our true devotion to Him. The message that this Psalm conveys is that God knows us and loves us in an intensely personal way. At various points in the Psalm, the writer talks about his deep relationship with God which mirrors our own connection with God. 7 Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? 8 If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. 9 If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, 10 even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast. 11 If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me,” 12 even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you. The Psalmist who wrote this passage is not trying to hide or evade God in any way, he is just amplifying that God’s knowledge is above human ability. Another implication that the Psalmist makes is that God’s discernment can never be limited because He is sovereign over the entire universe. The Psalmist also praises God and gives God thanks for giving him a unique awareness of His presence. In knowing these things, we have confidence that God has a specific purpose for all of us. We can create our own song of praise about His love and concern for us because He knows and cares about all of the details of our life.
1 Comment
Barb Hasty
7/25/2016 07:34:52 am
Good work Nick, love words of wisdom. Your love of God shows through and I do believe you will accomplish great things for his kingdom. Love you
Reply
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWeekly blog posts are written by our very own Jen Malech. Check out the blog for special features from our Bridge staff and friends! Archives
November 2016
Categories |