Previously, we marveled at God's intimate knowledge of us. Today, we're exploring another facet of God's nature revealed in Psalm 139 - His omnipresence. This isn't just about God being everywhere; it's about Him being with you everywhere.
"There is no refuge from God, only in God. We can flee from His presence, but we cannot outrun His grace."
– RC Sproul
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Psalm 139:7-12
"Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there! If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there! If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me. If I say, 'Surely the darkness shall cover me, and the light about me be night,' even the darkness is not dark to you; the night is bright as the day, for darkness is as light with you."
David paints a vivid picture here, doesn't he? From the heights of heaven to the depths of Sheol (the realm of the dead), from the east ("wings of the morning") to the west ("uttermost parts of the sea"), God is there. But notice - David isn't trying to escape God. He's finding comfort in God's inescapable presence.
Think about your darkest moments - times of depression, doubt, or despair. Maybe you're in one right now. David reminds us that even in our darkest night, God is there. To God, darkness and light are the same. When you feel lost in the dark, God is still there to guide you. When you feel overwhelmed, His right hand is still there to protect, strengthen, and hold you.
Remember Hagar in Genesis 16? In her loneliest moment, she encountered God and called Him "El Roi" - the God who sees. He sees you too, friend. Not as a distant observer, but as an ever-present help.
This truth should both comfort and challenge us. It should challenge us because we recognize that there is no secret sin that escapes His notice and no thought He doesn't perceive. But for those who are walking in obedience, rather than God’s omnipresence making us feel exposed, it should liberate us. Why? Because we know that even in the dark, painful, frightening, and lonely moments of our lives, God is with us.
1. Recall a time when you felt utterly alone. How does the reality of God's constant presence change your perspective on that memory?
2. Are there "dark" areas of your life you've been hiding? How does God's omnipresence challenge you to bring those into the light?
3. How can you practically remind yourself of God's presence throughout your day, both in joyful and difficult moments?
In my highest highs and lowest lows, in light and in darkness, God is with me. I am never alone.
Stay dialed in,
Jonny Ardavanis