God is Omniscient

In the vast tapestry of existence, from the mysteries of the universe to the intimate details of every human heart, one truth stands eternal: God's unbounded knowledge. He who created the heavens and the earth, who breathed life into every living creature, knows not only the count of the stars but also the very thoughts and desires that dwell deep within us. Nothing is hidden from the eyes of the Lord, who sees all things and understands them in a way that transcends human comprehension.

The story of King David's ill-fated affair with Bathsheba and his attempt to conceal it from God serves as a poignant reminder of God's omniscience. Though David thought he could hide his sin, the prophet Nathan came to him with a message from God, exposing his transgressions and foretelling the consequences. The incident underscores a timeless truth: no secret can be hidden from the One who sees all and knows all.

Through the verses that unfold in the scriptures, we are taken on a journey that explores God's boundless knowledge. From His insights into our very souls to His understanding of creation's grand design, we are reminded that His wisdom is infinite and His perspective unerring. To understand God's all-knowing nature is to embrace a sense of awe, humility, and trust, knowing that our Creator is intimately involved in every aspect of our lives. Whether in creation or redemption, in the hidden thoughts of the heart or the cosmic dance of galaxies, God's knowledge spans all, leaving us with a profound sense of reverence and faith.

God's Knowledge of All Things

Job 28:24

For he looks to the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens.

Psalm 33:15

He who fashions the hearts of them all and observes all their deeds.

Psalm 94:11

The Lord—knows the thoughts of man, that they are but a breath.

Proverbs 15:3

The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good.

Isaiah 40:28

Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable.

God's Knowledge of the Heart

1 Samuel 2:3

Talk no more so very proudly, let not arrogance come from your mouth; for the Lord is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.

1 Chronicles 28:9

And you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve him with a whole heart and with a willing mind, for the Lord searches all hearts and understands every plan and thought.

Psalm 44:21

Would not God discover this? For he knows the secrets of the heart.

Jeremiah 17:10

I the Lord search the heart and test the mind, to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his deeds.

Acts 1:24

And they prayed and said, “You, Lord, who know the hearts of all, show which one of these two you have chosen.”

God's Knowledge in Creation

Job 37:16

Do you know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him who is perfect in knowledge?

Psalm 104:24

O Lord, how manifold are your works! In wisdom have you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.

Psalm 147:4-5

He determines the number of the stars; he gives to all of them their names. Great is our Lord, and abundant in power; his understanding is beyond measure.

Matthew 10:30

But even the hairs of your head are all numbered.

1 Kings 8:39

Then hear in heaven your dwelling place and forgive and act and render to each whose heart you know, according to all his ways (for you, you only, know the hearts of all the children of mankind).

God's Knowledge of Our Thoughts

Psalm 139:1-4

O Lord, you have searched me and known me! You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar. You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways. Even before a word is on my tongue, behold, O Lord, you know it altogether.

Proverbs 5:21

For a man's ways are before the eyes of the Lord, and he ponders all his paths.

John 21:17

He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, “Do you love me?” and he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep.”

Romans 8:27

And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.

1 John 3:20

For whenever our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and he knows everything.

God's Infinite Wisdom and Knowledge

Jeremiah 1:5

Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.

1 Corinthians 3:20

And again, “The Lord knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are futile.”

Romans 11:33

Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways!

1 Timothy 1:17

To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

Hebrews 4:13

And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account.

Prayer for Wisdom

Gracious and Omniscient God,

You who are the source of all wisdom and understanding, who crafted the very fabric of the universe and know the depths of our souls, we come before You in humble acknowledgment of our need for Your guidance.

We confess that, often, we rely on our own limited understanding and overlook Your boundless wisdom. Our minds are clouded by uncertainty, pride, and confusion, and we struggle to discern the right paths to take. Teach us, O Lord, to seek Your wisdom above all else, to lean not on our understanding but to trust in You with all our hearts.

Grant us, Father, the wisdom that comes only from You. Illuminate our minds with the light of Your truth. May we gain insights into Your character, into the ways You call us to love and serve others, and into the grand design You have for our lives. Help us to walk in wisdom in our relationships, decisions, and the pursuit of our calling.

We ask for the wisdom of Solomon, who sought Your understanding to lead Your people. May we also seek to apply Your wisdom in our lives, not for our glory but to reflect Your love, grace, and justice in this world.

We pray for the courage to ask for Your wisdom, the humility to receive it, and the strength to act upon it. May our lives be a testimony to Your wisdom at work in us, guiding us to live in alignment with Your perfect will.

In the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, who is our wisdom and our righteousness, we pray,

Amen.