Omniscience

by STOOPE, S. | Category: General | Apr 1954

GOD'S INEXHAUSTIBLE KNOWLEDGE.

It is established fairly conclusively that the present population of the world in round figures is approximately two thousand million persons. From Psalm 94.11, "The LORD knoweth the thoughts of man," we learn with wonder and amazement that the thoughts of each and every person comprising this vast throng are accurately known by God, at all times, simultaneously in every place, in childhood and on to old age. Truly, the knowledge of God is exceedingly deep!

Think of One, fellow-believer, who was found in fashion as a man, though fully God and mighty Creator; who laid aside His glory and entered this world by incarnation for the express purpose of accomplishing a mighty work for His eternal Father. Occasionally we get a brief glimpse of the infinite knowledge of this humble and submissive One, Jesus of Nazareth, far surpassing the boundary of mankind. Remember the woman who spent all she had on physicians. She heard concerning Jesus, touched His garment and was healed, whereupon He said, "Who touched My garments?" (Mark 5.30). Oh the wonder and delight of our redeemed souls as we cast a retrospective eye over His earthly life, so humble yet omniscient! So much divine glory veiled in human form! He laid aside His garments and took a towel, and girded Himself, washed His disciples' feet, dealt wisely with ardent Peter, then after this menial and necessary task was completed He again took His garments and reclined (John 13.4, 12 R.V.M.). Truly a figure of the Lord Jesus Christ from glory to glory; His deep humiliation, washing and cleansing a people for His Name, a heavenly people, a holy nation, fitted and complete for Himself in glory.

Consider the precious thoughts He expended on you, fellowbeliever. How much thought do we expend on Him? This mighty One not only knows our thoughts, but also possesses the infinite power of weighing our spirits (Proverbs 16.2). May this blessed One claim a greater portion of our thought and energy than hitherto, so shall we be alert to the enemy's stealth and subtle wiles. When the garrison slumbers, the foe is busy.

Varied and wonderful have been the inventions man has sought out, his progress has been swift during the last half century, and yet greater future possibilities are in view; but who among the children of men is able to read another's thoughts or competent to understand them? Vain has been his exploration in the realms of psychology to master the elusive gift of thought-reading. Again there are the mediums in spiritualism who claim to be intermediaries between spirits and men, but all who have explored these realms have like Saul (1 Samuel 28.), met disaster.

"0 the depth of the riches, both of the wisdom and knowledge of God!" He has infinite wisdom to dispense His infinite knowledge into the right channels, so His purposes and ways always remain a source of wonder and admiration to our finite minds.

STOOPE, S. | Apr 1954
General