His Divine Eyes See All

“From heaven the LORD looks down and sees all mankind; from his dwelling place he watches all who live on earth—he who forms the hearts of all, who considers everything they do.”  -Psalm 33:13-15

"Peek-a-boo, I see you!" What small child doesn't enjoy playing this game with an adult? From the child's point of view it's funny to see you put your hands over your eyes, then quickly remove them.

For a brief moment, you seem to disappear only to reappear the next! The surprised look on your face is what draws a laughing and giggling response from both the child, and you. God "sees" each one of us, as well.

Though, He doesn't exactly play peek-a-boo with you and I, He knows everything we do, say, and think (Psalm 139:2; 2 Kings 19:27; Psalm 94:11). Of course, for some this may sound scary. But, the reality of it is that God really does know us inside and out. After all, He made us in His image (Genesis 1:27).

What we are talking about is more commonly known as "God’s omniscience." In short, when talk about God being omniscient, we are saying that He knows absolutely everything there is to know. The term omniscience means: possessing total knowledge; knowing everything.

Hagar, the Egyptian maid of Sarai, Abram's wife, experienced God's omniscience first hand in Genesis 16:7-13. The big tip-off that she was actually speaking with the eternal Word and Son of God was when he told her, "I will..." It was right then and there that she couldn't help but admire his mercy, and wonder why someone like her could possibly deserve to be blessed with a visit from the Lord.

While we may or may not receive a visit from the angel of the Lord, it's still worth discussing God's omniscience and how it relates to us. First of all, we can be certain, or find proof of His omniscience in His person. God made everything and knows about it all. We find evidence of it in His presence. God knows everything not only because of Who He is, but also because of where He is.

We can also see His omniscience in His power. God knows everything not just because of Who He is and where He is, but also because of what He does. He is always in touch with, and in control of, His creation. Simply look around you. You can see His actively involved in His creation,

Proof of God's omniscience is also evident in His purposes. He knows everything because He is God. Thus, He is everywhere, and He controls all things. He also knows what will take place before it ever happens (Isaiah 46:10-11; Psalm 135:6; Daniel 4:35). Nothing occurs in this world that isn't a part of His eternal, perfect, unstoppable plan (Ephesians 1:11).

Public or private, the Divine eye is always on us. We may become wrapped up in our daily lives, distracted by things and incidents of this world. But, God's eyes never tire, they can see each one us no matter where we may try to hide, or what hour the day or night.

God is always observing, taking note of every detail, and remembering everything. He sees the sinner and the supplicant alike. Even though we, ourselves, can't see God while we still live, He can see how we live. This should be enough incentive to live our lives as He desires us to.

For no matter how hard or how much we may try to mask our true spirit, God's eyes can pierce the thickest covering; revealing our hearts to Him as clear as the midday sun on a summer's afternoon (1 John 3:20).

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5; Psalm 147:4-5; Hebrews 4:13; Acts 1:24; 1 Corinthians 2:11

Prayer: Dear Lord, continue to watch over me, guiding and protecting me. My heart and soul is an open book to You. There are no secrets that You do not know about, nor actions and works that You can't see. May I always live my life under the direction of Your loving mercy and grace. Amen

May God bless you always!

Kasey