"there has only ever been one perfect man, the Lord Jesus, and we killed him. I only missed a putt."
Psalm 139 Part 2
You know me. Psalm 139:1It is one of the most mind-boggling thoughts that God is the creator and sustainer of everything and that he knows us personally. That thought amazes the Psalmist. Most religions of the world grasp the greatness of God but have no concept of having a relationship with God. As Christians we can put the two together. The Psalmist uses several examples to make his point. Verses 2-4 are all statements about how God relates to him.
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.
The Psalmist – in a world where gods were territorial – is excited that no matter where he goes, God is there. He is also encouraged that the great creator knows him personally. He acknowledges that God will guide him and that God knows his heart and knows “my anxious thoughts”.
Isn’t that an amazing encouragement that as we approach competition concerned that we can do out best, that we will not let our coach/family/team mates down, that the niggle we are carrying will be manageable, that we will have the courage to commit to the game plan. Remember that God is with you and knows what you are thinking.
And when it is all over, with the Psalmist you can have the assurance that God will “lead you in the way everlasting.