There is a profound relationship between our identity and God’s intimate knowledge of us. God is omniscient; He knows every detail of our lives, from mundane actions to our innermost thoughts. We must be reassured that God loves us with an immeasurable, covenantal, saving love. We should place our identity in God’s understanding and love, finding security in our relationship with Him through Jesus Christ, which is the foundation of true self-knowledge and significance.

Put It into Practice: Look back on your life and see where God was preparing you for something He knew was coming in the future (Hind sight is 20/20). How was/is He shaping your identity through it?

 

Day 1     Psalm 139:1-6

Reflect: How does it make you feel to know that God knows you so intimately? What are aspects of your life do you think God knows better than you do?

Apply:   Think of a time when you felt misunderstood by others but found comfort in knowing that God understands you? How did that affect your situation?

Pray:     Father, what joy it is to know that You know everything about me. Help me to live out this truth in my life and to cast all my cares upon You, doing what is pleasing in Your sight.

 

 

Day 2     Psalm 139:7-12

Reflect:  Have there been times when you tried to hide from God or felt distant from Him? How does the knowledge of God’s omnipresence bring comfort or challenge to you?

Apply:    In what areas of your life might you be trying to hide from God? Confess these to Him and seek His presence. Meditate on the assurance that you are never invisible to God.

Pray:      Lord, thank You that no matter how far I am from You, Your love and grace can reach every hidden corner of my heart. I find comfort knowing that I cannot escape Your loving gaze and that You are in charge.

 

 

Day 3    Psalm 139:13-18

Reflect: What does it mean to you that you are “fearfully and wonderfully made”? How does understanding that God uniquely created you impact your view of yourself and others?

Apply: What specific attributes or talents are you grateful for? How you can honor God with the unique gifts and abilities He has given you? How do they impact your identity?

Pray:  Personalize the words of Psalm 139:13-18, in worship and praise of God who fearfully and wonderfully created you. Rest in Him alone.

 

 

Day 4    Psalm 8:1-9

Reflect: What is David’s perspective about God and about humans? What aspects about our identity are being revealed in this psalm? How should this affect our view of ourselves?

Apply: What new insights have you gained? What is David’s main point in verses 5-8? How could you use this passage to encourage those who are struggling with identity or feeling low?

Pray: Father, may our lives be a testament to Your majesty and grace, and may we always remember the incredible value You have placed in each of us.

 

 

Day 5      Luke 22:31-34

Reflect: What does this text teach us about God’s omniscience? How should Peter’s encounter with Jesus here impact our view of the future? How was Peter’s identity being transformed?

Apply:   How does knowing that God sees what is coming down the road impact your view of the future? Looking back, how has God prepared you for something you have experienced?

Pray:      Father, I humbly acknowledge that You know and understand every detail of my life. Help me to trust in Your divine wisdom and to a