Connect Psalm 94:9 with Proverbs 15:3 on God's omnipresence and omniscience. Setting the Scene • Scripture tells us that the God who created senses is Himself the perfect Hearer and Seer. • Psalm 94:9 and Proverbs 15:3 form a powerful pair affirming that nothing escapes His notice. Key Passages • Psalm 94:9: “He who fashioned the ear, does He not hear? He who formed the eye, does He not see?” • Proverbs 15:3: “The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good.” Threading the Verses Together • Psalm 94:9 starts with creation logic: the One who made eyes and ears must Himself possess perfect sight and hearing. • Proverbs 15:3 extends the thought: God’s eyes are “in every place,” establishing His limitless presence. • Taken together, they declare: – He is omniscient—fully aware of every action, word, and motive. – He is omnipresent—His awareness extends to “every place,” leaving no corner hidden. What Omnipresence Means for Us • God is never distant (Psalm 139:7-10). • Our circumstances, locations, and seasons are always under His watch (Jeremiah 23:23-24). • There is comfort: we are never alone (Joshua 1:9). • There is accountability: we cannot compartmentalize faith to certain spaces (Amos 9:2-4). What Omniscience Means for Us • He knows our words before we speak (Psalm 139:4). • He discerns thoughts and intentions (Hebrews 4:13). • He numbers the hairs on our heads—intimate, personal knowledge (Matthew 10:29-30). • Sin cannot be hidden; repentance must be sincere (Numbers 32:23; 1 John 1:9). Living in the Light of a Seeing, Hearing God • Pursue integrity—behave the same in private as in public (Proverbs 10:9). • Cultivate prayerful honesty—since He already knows, confess freely (Psalm 62:8). • Find courage—if God watches over sparrows, He surely watches over you (Matthew 6:26). • Engage in worship—respond to His constant presence with constant praise (Psalm 34:1). Further Scripture to Explore • 2 Chronicles 16:9 – God’s eyes range throughout the earth. • Job 34:21 – His gaze is on all mankind. • Revelation 1:14 – Christ’s eyes like blazing fire, seeing all. |
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