Daily Digest: Capstone Capsule

“You comprehend my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways” – Psalm 139:3

The God of Impact is worthy to be celebrated for His OMNISCIENCE: “You comprehend my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways” (Psa.139:3). Here, David described God's intimate knowledge of us as individuals, including our thoughts, actions, and the entirety of our lives from conception. “Omniscience" derives from the Latin omnis ("all") and scientia ("knowledge"), inferring that all knowledge of all things is an inherent part of God’s Being. Nothing is outside of His sphere of knowledge. He has infinite awareness; universal and complete knowledge of all things – past, present, and future.

Though not directly used in the Bible, the term "omniscience" is well-supported in scriptures, and infers:

Complete and Perfect Knowledge: God knows everything that is actual and everything that is possible. He never has to learn anything new or gather new information. Nothing can surprise Him or take Him unaware. He is never blind-sided! We would never hear God say, “I didn’t see that coming!” Matthew 10:29-30 illustrates His detailed knowledge by mentioning that not even a sparrow falls without His awareness and that the very hairs on one's head are numbered. 

Knowledge of All Time: God’s understanding is not limited by human perception of time. He has precise and total knowledge of the future: “Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not yet done...” (Isa.46:10a).

Intimate Knowledge of Humanity: God knows the inmost thoughts, motives, words, and actions of every person. Hebrews 4:13 emphasizes that nothing is hidden from Him: “And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.” 1 John 3:20 also says: "For if our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things."

Basis of Trust: A firm belief in God’s omniscience gives the believer unique peace, security, and comfort in every area of life. Based on His perfect knowledge, we can trust His wisdom and guidance, even when circumstances are difficult to understand. 

God's Omniscience has practical impacts on the believer's life. Here are five of these: 

Assurance of Salvation: We can be secure in our salvation because God knew us completely before He called us to Himself.

Guidance and Provision: Knowing that God is aware of all needs provides comfort and a basis for trusting in His provision.

Motivation for Integrity: Realizing that all actions and thoughts are seen by God inspires honesty and integrity in private life.

Confidence in Prayer: Since God knows what is needed before we ask, prayer becomes an act of alignment with His will and an expression of trust, rather than an attempt to inform Him.

Foundation for Justice: God's complete knowledge assures believers that perfect justice will ultimately prevail, as nothing done in darkness is hidden from His sight.