Many folks fear if they ever revealed what they were really like, others would reject them. In fact, many go through life thinking there is no way anyone could ever know them intimately, yet still love them. However, God knows us better than we know ourselves. And He loves us more than we could ever imagine.

O Lord, you have searched me and known me! You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar. You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways. Even before a word is on my tongue, behold, O Lord, you know it altogether.  (Psalm 139:1-4)

God is omniscient. He knows all things about everything and everyone, and He knows it perfectly. He knows what we need before we pray. He knows and understands our suffering. He never misunderstands us. We stand naked and open before Him. There is nothing He doesn’t know.

Because He is all-knowing, we must remember His ways are better than our ways. We need to learn to trust and be obedient to Him because He knows where each path will ultimately take us. Because of His omniscience, He knows what is best for us. All that is required of us is total trust and obedience.

As the old hymn reminds us: “Trust and obey for there is no other way…” That’s what it takes to live a happy and fulfilled life without the fear of rejection. He knows you intimately and—even with all your faults and shortcomings—He loves you completely.

Prayer

Father, forgive me for hiding from You and help me live a life hidden in You. Amen.

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