Jesus, knowing all that was going to happen to Him, went out and asked them, “Who is it you want?” – (John 18:4, NIV)
Jesus already knew everything that would happen to Him. So He went out and asked them, “Who are you looking for?” – (John 18:4, ERV)
Jesus stepped forward. It was clear He was not surprised because He knew all things. Jesus said, “Whom are you looking for?” – (John 18:4, VOICE)
Omniscience is defined as knowing everything there is to know. God knows all things and is aware of all things. In Matthew 10:29-30, Jesus said, “Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.” One of the most remarkable things about God being all-knowing, is that He still has given us a free will. We can choose to love and follow Him, or we can reject Him and His existence. He knows which of us will choose Him and which will reject Him. I don’t know about you, but I cannot fathom how a person could reject One who knows us so well. God knows us better than we know ourselves, and He loves us as we are. He knows our potential and purpose, for it is He who created us all. The Father knew what would happen to His Son in sending Him, yet He did so to atone for us all so that we could be forgiven and free to enter into a relationship with Him that provides eternal life. He knew every sin that we would commit, and gave His Son to take our place in deserving death. The fact that God loves us despite the darkest, ugliest parts of our heart, is further reason to trust in Him. When we pray, He knows the answers to what we are asking. As we worship, He knows all the gratitude that our heart holds. Every fear, failure, fault, and folly, He knows. However, He also knows every triumph, act of kindness, reflection of His light, extension of His love, and gift of grace that we extend. God’s goodness and kindness make His omniscience something to be celebrated and praised. May we ever seek the Lord, Who is all-knowing, for He sees, hears, and knows what is needed in every situation and circumstance, and loves us through them all.
God of all wisdom,
knowledge and power;
He sees and He knows,
each day, each hour.
Though God knows all things,
He still gives us choice;
freedom to decide,
reject or rejoice.
Our God, He is love,
and wisdom He brings;
as we choose to seek,
His face in all things.
Our Help and our hope,
forever we’re known;
as we trust in Him,
He calls us His own.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You are omniscient. Thank You that though You know all things, You still choose to love us more than we can fathom. Thank You that in Your wisdom and love, You sent Your Son to make the way for us to draw near to You. Forgive us for our fears and doubts, for You are worthy of all of our trust forever. Lead us to seek, listen, and follow after You each day that we draw breath. Show us how to love those around us in ways that make Your omniscience known. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, the all-knowing One who loves us and leads us with goodness and grace. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Grabrick and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present
Daniel replied, “No wise man, enchanter, magician or diviner can explain to the king the mystery he has asked about, but there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries.” – Daniel 2:27
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