What can we learn about God's omniscience from Elisha's response in this verse? Text Under Study 2 Kings 5:25 - 26 “When he went in and stood before his master, Elisha asked him, ‘Where have you been, Gehazi?’ ‘Your servant did not go anywhere,’ he replied. But Elisha questioned him, ‘Did not my spirit go with you when the man got down from his chariot to meet you? …’” Snapshot of the Scene • Gehazi has secretly chased Naaman to obtain silver and garments. • Returning, he assumes his deception is hidden. • Elisha’s penetrating question exposes the lie and reveals what happened miles away. • Behind Elisha’s knowledge stands the all-seeing, all-knowing God who shared the hidden events with His prophet. Omniscience Displayed Through Elisha • God’s Knowledge Is Immediate – Elisha recounts the exact moment Naaman stepped from his chariot. No investigation needed; God had already shown him. • God’s Knowledge Is Comprehensive – Distance (“when the man got down”) and secrecy (“in the chariot”) are irrelevant. What humans cannot observe, God does. • God’s Knowledge Is Moral – The revelation targets Gehazi’s sin. Omniscience is not mere data gathering; it is tied to God’s holiness and justice. • God Shares His Knowledge as He Wills – Prophets sometimes receive direct insight (cf. 2 Kings 6:12). God remains sovereign over disclosure, reminding us that any human wisdom is borrowed. Scriptural Echoes of God’s All-Knowing Nature • Psalm 139:1-4 — “O LORD, You have searched me and known me… You discern my thoughts from afar.” • Proverbs 15:3 — “The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good.” • Jeremiah 23:24 — “Do I not fill the heavens and the earth? declares the LORD.” • Hebrews 4:13 — “Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight.” • Acts 5:1-10 — Ananias and Sapphira learn that concealed motives are exposed before God. • John 2:24-25 — Jesus “knew all men… for He Himself knew what was in a man.” Why This Matters For Us Today • Integrity: There are no private sins; accountability begins with the One who sees everything. • Comfort: The same God who uncovers wrongs also knows every unseen struggle and unspoken prayer. • Guidance: Trust the Lord’s perfect insight when Scripture corrects or directs; His counsel is never misinformed. • Humility: Any wisdom we possess is derivative; we seek the God who “gives wisdom generously” (James 1:5). Living in Light of His Omniscience 1. Walk transparently—confession beats concealment. 2. Cultivate reverent fear—His watchful eye is never off us. 3. Rest securely—no circumstance is unknown to our Father. 4. Pursue holiness—He not only sees deeds but weighs motives. Elisha’s confrontation of Gehazi is more than a prophet’s insight; it is a vivid reminder that the Lord who empowered Elisha still “knows what is in darkness, and light dwells with Him” (Daniel 2:22). |
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