Psalms 139
1 You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. 2 You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. 3 You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. 4 Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely. 5 You hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me. 6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.
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.
13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. 15 My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. 16 Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. 17 How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast is the sum of them! 18 Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand—when I awake, I am still with you.
19 If only you, God, would slay the wicked! Away from me, you who are bloodthirsty! 20 They speak of you with evil intent; your adversaries misuse your name. 21 Do I not hate those who hate you, Lord, and abhor those who are in rebellion against you? 22 I have nothing but hatred for them; I count them my enemies. 23 Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24 See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
Hello everyone,
Today, we are going to dive deep into a very special chapter in the Bible: Psalms 139. This chapter, written by King David, is like a beautiful poem that reveals how much God knows and cares about each one of us. Let’s explore what each part of this Psalm means for us.
God Knows Everything About You (Verses 1-6)
The Psalm begins by telling us that God has searched us and knows us. Imagine your best friend who knows everything about you—your favorite food, your hobbies, and even what makes you happy or sad. Now, think about God knowing you even more deeply than that. He knows when you sit down and when you stand up. He even knows what you are thinking about right now and what you’re going to say before you say it. This shows us that God is very close to us and pays attention to every detail of our lives.
David says this knowledge is too wonderful and too lofty for him to attain. It means that understanding how deeply God knows us is beyond our imagination. It’s comforting to know that God understands us completely, even when we don’t understand ourselves.
God is Always With You (Verses 7-12)
Next, the Psalm tells us that we can never be away from God. Whether we are at home, at school, or even somewhere far away, God is with us. David asks, “Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?” The answer is nowhere. If we go up to the heavens, God is there. If we go down to the depths, God is there too. If we travel to the far side of the sea, God’s hand will guide us and hold us fast.
Sometimes, we might feel alone or think that we can hide from God, especially when we’ve done something wrong. But this Psalm reminds us that even in the darkest places, God is there, and darkness is not dark to Him. The night shines like the day to God because He is light. Knowing that God is always with us can give us courage and comfort in every situation.
God Made You Special (Verses 13-16)
One of the most beautiful parts of Psalms 139 is when it says we are fearfully and wonderfully made. This means God created us in a very special way. David says that God knit us together in our mother’s womb. Just like a skilled artist carefully crafts a beautiful painting, God carefully made each one of us. He knows every part of our bodies and souls.
David praises God because His works are wonderful, and that includes us! We are not accidents; we are wonderfully made by God. He saw us before we were born and had plans for us even then. Every day of our lives was written in God’s book before one of them came to be. This shows us how precious we are to God and how much He values each one of us.
God’s Thoughts About You (Verses 17-18)
David tells us that God’s thoughts about us are precious and too many to count. Have you ever tried to count the stars in the sky or the grains of sand on a beach? It’s impossible! That’s how many loving thoughts God has about you. He is always thinking about you and caring for you. When you wake up each morning, God is still with you, ready to guide and protect you throughout the day.
A Prayer for Guidance (Verses 19-24)
Towards the end of Psalms 139, David prays to God, asking Him to search his heart and know his anxious thoughts. He asks God to see if there is any offensive way in him and to lead him in the way everlasting. This is a great reminder that we can always ask God for help and guidance in our lives. When we’re unsure about what to do, we can pray and trust that God will show us the right path.
David also expresses his strong feelings against those who are wicked and who speak evil against God. While we might not fully understand these intense emotions, it shows us that David was passionate about God’s holiness and justice.
Conclusion
Psalms 139 is a powerful reminder that God knows us, loves us, and is always with us. He made us special and has wonderful plans for our lives. Whenever you feel alone or unsure, remember that God is right there, thinking about you and guiding you. You are fearfully and wonderfully made by a loving God
who cares deeply for you. He understands you completely, is present in every moment of your life, and has countless precious thoughts about you.
Let’s take a moment to thank God for His amazing love and care. We can pray, asking Him to continue guiding us, helping us to understand His plans for us, and reminding us of our special place in His heart.
A Prayer
Dear God,
Thank You for knowing us so well and for being with us always. Thank You for making us in such a wonderful and special way. Help us to remember that You are always near, even when we feel alone or afraid. Guide us in all we do and help us to follow the path You have set for us. Show us how to live in a way that pleases You, and remind us every day of Your incredible love.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
I hope you enjoyed learning about Psalms 139. Remember, you are fearfully and wonderfully made! God is always with you, loving you, and guiding you. So, whenever you face challenges or feel uncertain, trust in God’s presence and His endless love for you.