What does "You have seen" reveal about God's omniscience and care? Setting the Verse – Psalm 10:14: “But You have seen; for You behold trouble and grief, to repay it by Your hand. The helpless commits himself to You; You are helper of the fatherless.” – The psalmist contrasts arrogant human claims (“God will never see,” v. 11) with the sure reality that the Lord already has seen. Focus on the Words “You have seen” – Present-tense certainty: not “You will see,” but “You have seen.” – Personal address: “You,” not “Some distant force.” – Completeness: nothing slips past His gaze—trouble, grief, and every hidden motive. What This Reveals about God’s Omniscience • Unlimited scope – Proverbs 15:3: “The eyes of the LORD are in every place.” – Psalm 33:13-15: He “sees all the sons of men.” • Active perception – “You behold” (v. 14) shows careful examination, not a passing glance. • Perfect recall – No detail is forgotten; He will “repay…by Your hand.” Divine justice rests on flawless knowledge. What This Reveals about God’s Personal Care • Compassion for the afflicted – Exodus 3:7: “I have surely seen the affliction of My people…and I have come down to deliver them.” – Genesis 16:13: Hagar names Him El Roi, “the God who sees me.” • Champion of the vulnerable – Psalm 10:14 ends, “You are helper of the fatherless.” • Assurance in secrecy – Matthew 6:4: “Your Father who sees in secret will reward you.” • Invitation to trust – 1 Peter 5:7: “Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.” Practical Takeaways – Confidence: No injustice escapes His notice; wrongs will be set right. – Comfort: Every private pain is already on His heart. – Motivation: Live transparently, knowing His loving eyes are always on you. – Refuge: Like the helpless in Psalm 10, hand over your circumstances to the One who sees and acts. |
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