In I Samuel 2:3, Hannah, while praying, made this statement, “...the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.”

This statement and the message of Psalm 139 remind us that the omnipresence (all-presence) and the omniscience (all-knowing) of God is comforting and at the same time convicting. It is a great pleasure to know that God is always available and that nothing happens to us without God’s knowledge and attentiveness (Genesis 16:7-15; Psalm 46; 121; Matthew 6:25-34; 10:29-31).

It is also a great responsibility to know this about God and to serve Him with all of our heart, mind and actions (Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Hebrews 4:12-16; 12:28-29). Today’s message will focus on the knowledge of God and our responsibility to His presence and knowledge.

Ezekiel chapter 8 is a fascinating vision, in which Ezekiel is taken to the temple in Jerusalem and is allowed to see the secret idolatry of the people. God takes Ezekiel into the court of the temple where he discovers “a hole in the wall” though which he is able to see the things that God sees. Imagine that God has a hole in the wall of your home, your mind and your heart. Wherever you go, whatever you do, or even think, God is there. Maybe the worst part of our “secret sins” is the fact that we try to force ourselves to forget the presence of God, even for just a moment.

Here is a relatively small discussion of God’s knowledge of us:

God knows our every deed.

God warns unbelievers about the great white throne judgment (Revelation 20:11-15).

God also warns the believers about the judgment seat of Christ (II Corinthians 5:10).

Note the fuller statement of I Corinthians 5:1-11.

In verses 1-8, Paul encourages us that it is desirable to go home to be with the Lord.
In verses 9-10, there is concern that we labor to please the Lord, because we shall give an account for what we do with our bodies
Another discussion of the judgement seat of Christ is found in I Corinthians 3:1-15 (cp. II John 8; Revelation 14:13).
Back to II Corinthians 5:11, “the terror of the Lord” gives Paul a fearful concern for the lost (cp. I Peter 4:17Jude 20-23).

Consider Christ’s message to the churches in Revelation chapters 2-3

(“I know” – 2:2,9,13,19; 3:1,8,15). This should inspire the prayer in Psalm 139:23-24.

God knows our every word.

Consider I Samuel 2:1-3; Matthew 12:33-37.
Christians receive these admonitions: Colossians 3:17; 4:5-6 (Ephesians 4:29); James 1:19-20; 2:12; 3:1-18. This should inspire the prayer found in Psalm 141:1-4.

God knows our every thought.

See also Isaiah 1:18; 55:6-11; Hebrews 9:27-28.

This should inspire the prayer found in Psalm 19:12-14.