Never alone

You comprehend my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways. – Psalm 139:3

In today’s world of inexpensive, high-tech spying devices, total privacy has become a rare and precious thing. A special agent for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation says, "Don’t assume that you are alone, not ever."

Cameras are used to monitor people in public places like banks and shopping malls. In addition, tiny wireless video cameras that sell for less than $100 are being used by ordinary people for less than honorable purposes.

It might seem odd, therefore, that the psalmist would celebrate a complete lack of privacy, until we realize that the One watching his every move was Almighty God. After stating that God knew each thought, word, and action before it happened, David said, "Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain it" (Psalm 139:6).

No place was beyond the presence, guidance, and protection of God (vv.7-10). The deepest darkness became flooded with light because God was there (vv.11-12). From the womb to the tomb, every day of David’s life was known to his Creator (vv.13-16). And the number of times God thought about him could not be counted (vv.17-18).

We are completely known and never alone in our relationship with God. What a comfort! – David C. McCasland

I never walk alone, Christ walks beside me,

He is the dearest Friend I’ve ever known;

With such a Friend to comfort and to guide me,

I never, no, I never walk alone. – Auckley

READ: Psalm 139:7-18

He is not alone who is alone with Jesus.

The Bible in one year:

• Esther 3-5

• Acts 5:22-42