What does "all my days were written" reveal about God's foreknowledge? Setting the Scene Psalm 139:16 — “Your eyes saw my unformed body; all my days were written in Your book and ordained for me before one of them came to be.” Understanding the Phrase “All My Days Were Written” • “Written” pictures a completed record—nothing left to chance. • “All my days” includes each moment, not merely major milestones. • “Ordained” underscores that every entry in God’s book has His sovereign purpose behind it. What This Tells Us about God’s Foreknowledge • Personal — He knows each individual in detail (Psalm 139:1-4). • Exhaustive — His knowledge stretches from conception to final breath. • Timeless — He sees the entire span of a life simultaneously (Isaiah 46:9-10). • Purposeful — Foreknowledge is tied to fore-planning; God writes with intent (Ephesians 2:10). • Sovereign — He alone determines boundaries and seasons (Acts 17:26). Scriptures That Echo the Same Truth • Jeremiah 1:5 — “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you.” • Matthew 10:30 — “Even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.” • Romans 8:29-30 — Foreknowledge leads to predestination, calling, justification, and glorification. Implications for Everyday Life • Security — Nothing about today or tomorrow takes God by surprise. • Worth — Our value is affirmed; the Creator invested eternal thought into each life. • Guidance — Because He mapped our days, His Word and Spirit can be trusted for direction. • Accountability — The same book that records our days calls us to walk in the works He prepared (Ephesians 2:10). • Hope — Suffering fits within a larger, divinely scripted story, guaranteeing ultimate good for those who love Him (Romans 8:28). |
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