An idea that we now take for granted used to be the stuff of science
fiction. Technology now allows us to track the movements of cars,
phones, and people with digital devices. We can pull up maps to that
effect on our computer screens. This is not actually omniscience since
there are limits.
True omniscience is one
of God’s attributes; because He is love, His exhaustive knowledge is
used for our benefit. The psalmist David wrote eloquently about God’s
all-knowing awareness of his life (Psalm 139:2-11). The phrase “misery
loves company” comes to mind: When we are suffering, the knowledge that
God knows about our pain is comforting. He is with us (Hebrews 13:5)
and, even before we tell or ask Him, He knows what we need (Matthew
6:8). Whether in good times or bad, God is with us, never more than a
prayer away.
Dr. David Jeremiah
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