Jonah 1:3 says that when God commanded Jonah to go and preach atNineveh, that instead Jonah rose up to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord. New American Standard Bible, Copyright 1960, 1971, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Here, he is confessing that he is grieved at sin and its consequences. You are not just in His presence on Sunday morning you are just as much in His presence on Friday and Saturday night! All rights reserved. Spirit, Advocate! Scripture advises to take our thoughts captive. Remind the kids that this morning we talked about the truth that God is everywhere, which is an amazing truth to remember. Meg writes about everyday life within the love of Christ as a freelance writer, blogger atSunny&80, and author of Friends with Everyone, Friendship within the Love of Christ,Surface, Unlocking the Gift of Sensitivity,andGlory Up, The Everyday Pursuit of Praise,andHome, Finding Our Identity in Christ.She earned a Marketing/PR degree from Ashland University, but stepped out of the business world to stay at home and raise her two daughters which led her to pursue her passion to write. God was with them! Theologian Thomas Oden writes: No atomic particle is so small that God is not fully present to it, and no galaxy is so vast that God does not circumscribe it. The Suriname team will be flying into the jungle, and boating to even more remote spots, where witch doctors abound. For there is not a word in my tongue, But, lo, O Jehovah, thou knowest it altogether. In the midst of daily life, Christians do well to remind themselves of the Good Shepherds knowledge and provision, wrote Jason Helopoulos for Ligonier, most of the doubts, anxieties, and fears that occupy the Christian soul can be attributed to a lack of trust in Christ as the Good Shepherd.. He says if I go to Sheol Sheol is the Hebrew word for death or the grave God is there too! For the Director of music. They could write the definition forOMNIPRESENT or the memory verse or they could draw something to help them remember that God is everywhere. Hes numbered our days. The point, of course, is God's omnipres-ence. 5 You have encircled me behind and in front, And placed Your . He is all-knowing and everywhere. Even devout Christ-followers gaze up to wonder where God is during tumultuous seasons. (LogOut/ I, p. 67) This is what we mean by the doctrine of the Omnipresence of God. He will be with you! Solomon said in I Kings 8:27, But can God indeed dwell on earth? Omnipresence means God is everywhere, simultaneously. 1 O LORD, you have searched me [thoroughly] and have known me.. 2 You know when I sit down and when I rise up [my entire life, everything I do]; . 2 You know when I sit down and when I rise up [my entire life, everything I do]; You understand my thought from afar. He continues, This is not personal vindictiveness. That should be our confidence wherever we go this year on mission. That Psalm goes on to describe the worst possible circumstances: though the earth should change, though the mountains fall into the heart of the sea God is very present. No matter how tumultuous the situation, God is always there! In the middle of the sea, God was with him. (A)3You scrutinize my path and my lying down,And You are intimately acquainted with all my ways.4Even before there is a word on my tongue [still unspoken],Behold, O Lord, You know it all. Of David. And He is mighty to save. Kyle ever saying this and I am grateful for that, because it is not accurate. It is a prophetic execution of what will happen at the last day when God casts all his enemies into the lake of fire (Revelation 20:15).. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. But it is up to US to realize that He is with us, and to ACT like He is. He is not limited by time and space. You discern my going out and my lying down;you are familiar with all my ways. In 2023, read the Verse of the Day in your inbox. For the choir director. For you created my inmost being;you knit me together in my mothers womb. To the Chief Musician. Isaiah 43:2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they will not overflow you. Who we are is meant to bring reverence to God. We are all loved by God this way. God is Omnipotent (Judges 16) Lesson #24 in What is God Like? Such [infinite] knowledge is too wonderful for me; It is too high [above me], I cannot reach it. God was there before we were born and was making us inside our moms. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'ministry_to_children_com-banner-1','ezslot_6',107,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-ministry_to_children_com-banner-1-0'); if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'ministry_to_children_com-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_1',173,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-ministry_to_children_com-large-leaderboard-2-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'ministry_to_children_com-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_2',173,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-ministry_to_children_com-large-leaderboard-2-0_1');.large-leaderboard-2-multi-173{border:none!important;display:block!important;float:none!important;line-height:0;margin-bottom:7px!important;margin-left:auto!important;margin-right:auto!important;margin-top:7px!important;max-width:100%!important;min-height:250px;padding:0;text-align:center!important}TEACH- GOD IS OMNIPRESENT: Start out by asking the kids where they are right now. But then ask something like, so God is only in your heart? 2 You know when I sit down and when I rise up; You understand my thought from afar. 11-12). Its hard to comprehend God is in control of a world spinning off its rails. But what does the poet mean when he says, Do I not hate them, O Jehovah, that hate thee? (v. 21). Though friend and lover leave you; He will be with you. He was with him every step. Gods forgiveness, His mercies, and the grace available to us through Christ Jesus, are new each day. Before we were known to our mothers, God was forming every intricate detail and fabric of who we are. NIV, KJV, NASB, Amplified Parallel Bible--hardcover. Color, ethnicity, disability every trait and characteristic were crafted by our purposeful God. They speak of you with evil intent;your adversaries misuse your name. Omnipresence means God is everywhere, simultaneously. That means everywhere. Psalm 139 helps us to see ourselves and others through Gods perspective. If I say, Surely the darkness will hide meand the light will become night around me,even the darkness will not be dark to you;the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you. Do I not fill the heavens and the earth? declares the Lord. He is near, Jeremiah says. God knows what were doing- sitting, standing, going out. But we do that by FAITH! Of course, she didn't think in those terms as a child, but she began to understand how God was nearby and everywhere at the same time, all-powerful, and knew her . Everything about you. A God who saves! Can a man hide himself in hiding places, so I do not see him? declares the Lord. Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength; a very present help in time of need! (B)5You have enclosed me behind and before,And [You have] placed Your hand upon me.6Such [infinite] knowledge is too wonderful for me;It is too high [above me], I cannot reach it. Encourage them to write the wordOMNIPRESENTsomewhere on the paper and then write or draw something to help them remember this attribute of God. You know when I sit down and when I rise up [my entire life, everything I do]; You scrutinize my path and my lying down. Therein, David reflects on God's omniscience, omnipresence, omnipotence, and righteous judgement. He knows what we will do. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. (Psalms 139:1-12 GW) . Start with obvious ones. He concluded by asking God to search and know his "anxious thoughts" (verse 23, NASB). In verses 19-24, the psalmist distances himself from the wicked and asks God to help him live in such a way that pleases God. God says there isno situationyou will everendure in lifein whichyou cannot know that He is with you. Jonathan Edwards, writing of those words, said: What must be the uttermost of His wrath, who made heaven and earth by the word of His power what must His wrath be, who commanded the sun, and it rises not what must His wrath be, who shaketh the earth out of its place, and causes the pillars of heaven to tremble! When I became a mother, I experienced love on another level. But the night shines as bright as the day; You knit me [together] in my mothers womb. If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: When I awake, I am still with thee (13-18). The NIV Study Bible relays, This final Davidic collection contains the Psalters two most magnificent expositions of the greatness and goodness of God, one of them (Ps 139) focusing on his relationship with an individual (emphasis added). What if one could go to the farthest corner of the physical universe, or what if man could explore the deepest recesses of the spiritual world? Is it True for Christians That 'Once Saved, Always Saved'? Some of the truths to discuss are: To help the kids remember this truth about God, take a few minutes to define the attribute. Scripture advises to take our thoughts captive. God doesnt simply allow us to be a certain way or carry a certain trait - every cell of our being is intentional. Psalm 139 is a personal prayer and song of praise to God. The highest heaven cannot contain Him! Where can I flee from Your presence?. He could take the fastest ship to the most remote territory, but God was always there. There is no where we can go where God isnt there. Our memory verse for the week isWhere can I go from Your Spirit? I. Quarantine puts us in our rooms alone for half a months time! If I go up to the heavens, you are there;if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. So much injustice, unfairness, tragedy and heartbreak surround everyday circumstances world-wide. Always active in her community and local church, Meg also leads Bible study for women and teen girls. Much of the Psalms teach us to love our enemies and pray to God on their behalf. 17How precious also are Your (Y)thoughts to me, O God!How vast is the sum of them!18If I should count them, they would (Z)outnumber the sand.When (AA)I awake, I am still with You. If I rise on the wings of the dawn,if I settle on the far side of the sea,even there your hand will guide me,your right hand will hold me fast. God would see him as if it were broad daylight (vv. When the heart is mentioned in Scripture, it often refers to the seat of our souls, and the place from which we make decisions and harbor our beliefs. But he asks God to dig deeper to see if he could discover any wicked way. What wonderful imagery! Pray that the kids in the group would come to know God more and more each week through this study and that they would remember that all of us are sinners who need to be saved and that they would turn to this good God for salvation. Where can I flee from Your presence? but like Jonah there will be no place to hide. Being intimately known by our sovereign God means we are not hidden, nor should we feel compelled or convinced by guilt or shame to hide from Him in any way. You can only be good. Omniscience means that God is all-knowing, His knowledge is not limited. What does David mean, then, when he wrote verses 15-22? )Tell the kids that the Bible tells us that God is everywhere all the time. Away from me, you who are bloodthirsty! - Psalm 139:15. In the middle ages, Christian theologians had a saying: Gods center is everywhere; Gods circumference nowhere. In other words, He is just as much present in any place as He is any other place; nowhere do you find a limitation on the presence of God. And so he pleads, Look into my heart; look into my motives; look at my life completely; find the defects and help me!. Your eyes saw my unformed body;all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. Your care and love for us is like nothing else. He knows us, intimately better than we know ourselves! He is omnipresent. Shop our Sunday School Curriculum and Bible Lessons for Kids. If someone thinks that the torments of hell will come from fire, or from the punishments that the devil or his demons might be able to afflict on them, they are mistaken. We are to pray for our enemies and the enemies of God and beseeching, He searches our souls as well. In You, and You alone, we find peace, love, joy, forgiveness, and mercy. But the truth is, you never leave His presence. Color, ethnicity, disability every trait and characteristic were crafted by our purposeful God. God was with when you made that business deal last week. My wife's childlike sense of God's omnipresence opened up her realization of His omniscience and omnipotence. But who made them? He knows our words before we let them exit our mouths. All rights reserved. What if one could travel at the speed of light, to the remotest region of the globe? He knows our enemies, and ourselves, better than we do. 2023 Fortify Your Faith Foundation. This should be the prayer of every godly man and woman; and may the Lord help us to pray it more often. Heaven will not be glorious because of streets of gold, or pearly gates. You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar. Who we are is meant to bring reverence to God. Try to use some from the beginning of the series and some more recent attributes for the warm up review. What is the result of God's holiness in Psalm 139? That same Psalm goes on to say: In Your presence is fullness of joy. If we would only realize that God is with us every moment of our lives, what a difference it would make; what a comfort we would find in that constant presence! O Jehovah, thou hast searched me, and known me. We believe that children and parents benefit from a strong Christian education program in the church. God is Omniscient (Acts 4-5) Lesson #26 in What is God Like? Some of the rogue thoughts that enter our minds are absolutely crazy! Each talent, gift, and occupation have a place in the workforce of the Kingdom of God. He cares deeply and compassionately for us, not only as a whole but individually. Notice how in the next few verses "contrasts" are used to show the full extent of truths about God's omniscience and omnipresence. Gods knowledge, being infinite, means that he knows every word we speak altogether. In other words, he not only knows what we say, but he knows what we mean. Omnipresence means God is everywhere, simultaneously. The Zondervan Illustrated Bible Dictionary explains, Not a part but the whole of God is present in every place. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. This church is one of His lampstands. His Spirit was with you. Jesus calls us friends. Psalm 139 reflects Davids prayerful meditation of Gods omnipresence and omniscience, and the effect those characteristics of God have on the human heart. He will be with you in your heartbreak; He will be with you in your illness; He will be with you in that financial struggle; He will be with you in that false accusation; He will be with you when you that bad news breaks; He will be with you when everyone else has deserted you; though father and mother give you up; He will not. We all know that in heaven, every one of us who has trusted Jesus as Savior will be in the continual presence of the Lord. He is with you everywhere and that means everywhere! You understand my thought from afar. Meg writes about everyday life within the love of Christ as a freelance writer, blogger atSunny&80, and author of Friends with Everyone, Friendship within the Love of Christ,Surface, Unlocking the Gift of Sensitivity,andGlory Up, The Everyday Pursuit of Praise,andHome, Finding Our Identity in Christ.She earned a Marketing/PR degree from Ashland University, but stepped out of the business world to stay at home and raise her two daughters which led her to pursue her passion to write. In Revelation 2:1, Jesus, speaking of His churches, says that he walks among His lampstands. Anywhere you go, you can worship God. Cant wait to continue our series of truths about God! and the appearance of the fourth was like the Son of God! Knowing God creates gratitude and praise for who He is and what He does for us. We have His protection and power just as much with us in those places as we do right here. 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