God is greater than our conscience, and He knows all things. 1 John 3:20
Then Jesus, knowing everything that was about to happen to Him, went out and said to them, “Who is it you are looking for?” John 18:3-4
My words…
To my God, the One who knows all things: No one exists in a higher place than You, so You have full reign over all You see, and You see all. Your knowledge and understanding fill the universe while the most expansive space of knowledge held by anyone or any group is but a pinprick. How exciting for all who believe in You!
Having lived as long as I have, I know a great many things. Not to boast, but I have an impressive book of knowledge as to how to run a household. But I have no idea how my phone works. Electricity baffles me. I could never get the hang of parallel parking. I do not possess an innate sense of direction. My Christmas cactus blooms in March. Why? I could go on and on, but here’s the amazing thing: I don’t know all the things I don’t know – but You do.
You know everything. Everything! I could dwell on that truth the rest of my life and come away with only a headache. You know everything that has happened, is happening, and will happen. In heaven and on earth. You know every thought of every person who has existed, exists now, and will exist. And their motives. In short, You created all, so You know all. So easy to write.
This got me thinking. If you know all, then there are no surprises. Personally, I like surprises. (Well, good surprises.) So, is this something I experience that You do not? Hmmm.
One of (if not the most) poignant example of Your omniscience is Your foreknowledge of the crucifixion. From the beginning of time, You (Father, Son, and Spirit) knew when it would happen and how. You knew how to structure each minute leading up to it. Jesus, You knew the pain and humiliation You would have to endure. Each lash, cut, and bruise. You knew the weight of sin You would carry and how it would tear at the nail holes. Nothing surprised You. You knew it had to be done. And You walked right into it. Willingly. Every speck of gratitude within me I offer to You.
Your omniscience is just one aspect of Your power. Your love is another. You wouldn’t have knowingly gone to Your death if You didn’t love me with Your powerful love. Amazing but not surprising.
