Psalm 139:1-6
Psalm 139 is one of the most beautiful psalms written by David. I was once required to memorize it in its entirety for a class I took. As I repeated the verses over and over again, more and more of the beauty of David’s words seemed to unfold.
If we take just the first verse—“O Lord, You have examined my heart and You know everything about me”—how does that resonate with us? Are we excited that He knows us so intimately, or are we ashamed of what remains hidden in the recesses of our hearts? It was this very nagging thought—that God knew everything about me—that helped make my walk with Him more than mere lip service. It meant allowing Him access to every part of my being to expose, convict, and change whatever is needed so that both my internal and external life honor and glorify Him.
He knows what we are going to say even before we say it—even the things we choose not to speak aloud. He knows our thought life. How does that resonate with us? Jesus emphasized this truth when he said:
““You have heard the commandment that says, ‘You must not commit adultery.’ But I say, anyone who even looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart.”
Matthew 5:27-28 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/mat.5.27-28.NLT
Even if we are only thinking it, He knows it!
Walking with Jesus is not for the noncommittal, because we are challenged daily by the Holy Spirit—who lives inside of us—not merely to talk the talk, but to walk the walk.
The Apostle Paul also exhorts us:
“And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he has identified you as his own, guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption.”
Ephesians 4:30 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/eph.4.30.NLT
I find there are times I must repent for my thoughts, even when it is only God and me who knows them. There are times when I bring my thoughts to Him for examination; for instance, I might ask, “Is it right for me to feel this way?” I would rather resolve it with Him first than accidentally spill onto someone else and then create a bigger mess I then have to clean up. Once words are spoken, we cannot take them back. Not every one can love you through your mess—but God can. That is why it is best to go to Him first and spare yourself the trouble, embarrassment, or shame. Our words reveal the state of the hearts, so we must watch our thoughts.
We will continue to unpack this psalm in the days ahead, but for today, let us ask ourselves this question: Is God pleased with all the thoughts I am thinking?
If we take just the first verse—“O Lord, You have examined my heart and You know everything about me”—how does that resonate with us? Are we excited that He knows us so intimately, or are we ashamed of what remains hidden in the recesses of our hearts? It was this very nagging thought—that God knew everything about me—that helped make my walk with Him more than mere lip service. It meant allowing Him access to every part of my being to expose, convict, and change whatever is needed so that both my internal and external life honor and glorify Him.
He knows what we are going to say even before we say it—even the things we choose not to speak aloud. He knows our thought life. How does that resonate with us? Jesus emphasized this truth when he said:
““You have heard the commandment that says, ‘You must not commit adultery.’ But I say, anyone who even looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart.”
Matthew 5:27-28 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/mat.5.27-28.NLT
Even if we are only thinking it, He knows it!
Walking with Jesus is not for the noncommittal, because we are challenged daily by the Holy Spirit—who lives inside of us—not merely to talk the talk, but to walk the walk.
The Apostle Paul also exhorts us:
“And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he has identified you as his own, guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption.”
Ephesians 4:30 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/eph.4.30.NLT
I find there are times I must repent for my thoughts, even when it is only God and me who knows them. There are times when I bring my thoughts to Him for examination; for instance, I might ask, “Is it right for me to feel this way?” I would rather resolve it with Him first than accidentally spill onto someone else and then create a bigger mess I then have to clean up. Once words are spoken, we cannot take them back. Not every one can love you through your mess—but God can. That is why it is best to go to Him first and spare yourself the trouble, embarrassment, or shame. Our words reveal the state of the hearts, so we must watch our thoughts.
We will continue to unpack this psalm in the days ahead, but for today, let us ask ourselves this question: Is God pleased with all the thoughts I am thinking?
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