How can we trust God's knowledge of our lives, as Psalm 37:18 suggests? Opening the Text Psalm 37:18: “The LORD knows the days of the upright, and their inheritance will last forever.” God’s All-Knowing Character • God’s knowledge is total and immediate—nothing about His creation escapes Him (Psalm 147:5; Hebrews 4:13). • His omniscience is not abstract; He knows specific details about individuals (Psalm 139:1-4). • Because He is truth (John 14:6) and cannot lie (Numbers 23:19), His knowledge is perfectly reliable. What It Means That He “Knows the Days” • “Knows” indicates more than awareness; it reflects personal, covenantal involvement. • “The days” covers every moment from birth to eternity—past, present, future (Job 14:5). • For the “upright,” this knowledge is paired with purpose: He actively ordains each day for their good (Romans 8:28). Reasons We Can Trust His Knowledge of Us 1. Proven Faithfulness in Scripture • Joseph’s life: God numbered each twist of betrayal and promotion (Genesis 50:20). • Israel in the wilderness: daily manna showed He knew their exact need (Exodus 16:4-5). 2. Christ’s Personal Assurance • “Even the hairs of your head are all numbered” (Matthew 10:30). • His crucifixion was foreknown and planned “before the foundation of the world” (1 Peter 1:20). 3. Unchanging Nature • The God who perfectly knew saints of old knows believers today (Malachi 3:6; James 1:17). 4. Eternal Inheritance Guaranteed • Because He holds our future, the promised inheritance “will last forever” (Psalm 37:18b; 1 Peter 1:3-4). Living in Light of His Perfect Knowledge • Rest: Anxiety loses power when every day is already under His watch (Philippians 4:6-7). • Obedience: Each act of faithfulness is seen and remembered (Hebrews 6:10). • Endurance: Suffering is never wasted; He records every tear (Psalm 56:8). • Perspective: Earthly uncertainty is temporary; eternal security is certain (2 Corinthians 4:16-18). |
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