An all-knowing God

Recently I’ve been reading the book “Crazy Love” by Francis Chan. Here is an excerpt from Chapter 1 that is changing my life right now:

“God is all-knowing. Isn’t this an intimidating thought? Each of us, to some degree, fools our friends and family about who we really are. But it is impossible to do that with God. He knows each of us deeply and specifically. He knows our thoughts before we think them, our actions before we commit them, whether we are lying down or sitting or walking around. He knows who we are and what we are about. We can not escape Him, not even if we want to. When I grow weary of trying to be faithful to Him and want a break, it doesn’t come as a surprise to God.
For David, God’s knowledge led him to worship. He viewed it as wonderful and meaningful. He wrote in Psalm 139 that even in the darkness he couldn’t hide from God; that while he was in his mother’s womb, God was there.
Hebrews 4:13 says, “Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to who we must give account.” It is sobering to realize that this is the same God who is holy and eternal, the Maker of the billions of galaxies and thousands of tree species in the rainforest. This is the God who takes the time to know all the little details about each of us. He does not have to know us so well, but He chooses to.”

GOD CHOOSES US! This seems like such a simple truth, but for me, it is easy to lose sight of it. I'm 28 and single. I started serving the Lord whole-heartedly when I was 19 and shortly afterwards God told me not to date anyone because He wanted me to go to Masters Commission. Since then, I have been single and waiting. Waiting for someone to choose me. Waiting for God’s best. Sometimes the waiting is patient, knowing that God is faithful and trusting that He has a plan, even if I don’t see it. Sometimes the waiting is painful and it feels as if I will spend forever waiting for someone to want to know me. In those times God reminds me that He chooses me. Not just that He chose to die for my sins, or that He chose to create me in the first place; but that He (actively) chooses to pursue me. He chooses to know me…on purpose, desiring for me to choose Him in return.

It’s hard to feel lonely knowing that an all-knowing God, who sees my actions, my thoughts and my intentions, still chooses to know and love me. It is truly humbling.

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For those who have family or friends....or anyone they know who needs to know Jesus!

2 Peter 3:8-9
“But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.”

In this passage, Peter is talking about how we should think in the “last days,” because there were many people who did not believe that Jesus would actually return….because he hadn’t yet. And in their minds, it had been a long time waiting for His return. God wants us to know that He isn’t slow, and that we have no way of understanding His idea of timing. But He has held back His return because of His patient desire for our salvation. This is so encouraging to me, because I know that if Jesus were to return today, I might be the only one in my family to spend eternity with Him. But I also know the Lord is patient with us, and longs for the lost to come to Him. My family, your family, everyone.

I encourage you; keep your focus on The Kingdom of God. Look for opportunities to share the love, mercy, grace & salvation of Jesus with the lost; not just your family, but anyone God puts in front of you. Do not be like those in 2 Peter who did not act like Jesus coming was near. We are not promised tomorrow. Make the most of every opportunity today. Keep your focus on His Kingdom.