What the Bible says about God Knows Us Inside and Out
(From Forerunner Commentary)

Exodus 4:13-14 God severely chastens him, but at the same time, He provides Moses with Aaron. God must have known that Moses would react this way, as He had already put it into Aaron's mind to be on his way. God knows us well, inside and out. He knows our heart, our inclinations, our weaknesses, our strengths. It is easy to see how He supplies Moses' needs all along the way so that His servant can do the job. Will He will deal any differently with us? No, He will likewise always supply what we need. What a change occurs in Moses during those forty years! The hesitant and restrained Moses at the age of eighty is a far better man for God's purpose than the impetuous one at forty. John W. Ritenbaugh Conviction, Moses, and Us Related Topics: God Knows Us Inside and Out | God's Chastening | God's Knowledge of Us

Ecclesiastes 3:18-22 Solomon certainly does not mean that men are beasts in terms of potential. He limits this expression to the fact that sinners will die in their sins, and without being called at this time, it appears that they have gained nothing truly valuable. Therefore, at least on the surface, they live and die on the same level as animals. However, he also says that God tests men that they may see that they are like animals. The most likely time that they will grasp this is after they are resurrected, when their minds will be open to God and His truth. Only then will they be able to see that, morally and ethically, they had lived no better than animals. Therefore, he is suggesting that what is truly valuable in the lives of many people lies beyond the grave. In addition, if a person is not living a life that is glorifying to God or preparing himself for living in God's Kingdom, then he has gained nothing despite all the wealth and power he might possess. Thus, his conclusion is that our image of life must be more penetrating and broader than that. The life of a wealthy and powerful sinner, though it may seem attractive on the surface, may be as vain, meaningless, and profitless as a beast's life. Ecclesiastes 3:22 is penetrating advice because we all tend to let our minds wander from God's purpose into envy of those of this world who do not seem to have the difficulties we face: “So I perceived that there is nothing better than that a man should rejoice in his own works, for that is his heritage. For who can bring him to see what will happen after him?” We must learn to live each day by faith, contentedly accepting it as it comes. This is possible because a foundation of faith and understanding enables us to know that we have been greatly blessed with knowledge far more valuable than money. God has revealed Himself to us; He knows us personally. He is overseeing our lives, and we are growing in knowledge of Him and His purpose. John W. Ritenbaugh Ecclesiastes and Christian Living (Part Four): Other Gifts Related Topics: Ecclesiastes and Christian Living | Ecclesiastes and Christian Living-Other Gifts | God Knows Us Inside and Out | God Oversees Our Lives | God's Revealed Knowledge | Growing in Grace and Knowledge | Living by Faith | Living Each Day by Faith | Preparing for Eternal Life in God's Kingdom

 

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