The God Who Sees Me - Psalm 139

| Sermon Summary by Titus Azariah |

Have you ever felt alone, misunderstood, or unseen? Psalm 139 offers a powerful reminder that you are never out of God’s sight. The title “The God Who Sees Me” is inspired by Hagar’s experience in the wilderness, where she encountered God and called Him El Roi—“the God who sees me” (Genesis 16:13). In Psalm 139, King David reflects on the same reality: a God who knows, sees, and walks with us every moment.

1. God Knows Me (Omniscience)

Psalm 139:1-6 reminds us that God knows everything about us—our thoughts, actions, and even words before we speak them. For new believers, this truth brings comfort. For mature ones, it leads to deeper intimacy and accountability.

David invites us to be real with God, like the humble tax collector in Luke 18:13, who simply prayed, “God, have mercy on me, a sinner.” We don’t need to pretend with God—He already knows us completely. Just as Jesus saw Nathanael’s heart before they met (John 1:48), God sees beyond our surface.

2. God Is With Me (Omnipresence) 

Psalm 139:7-12 says there is nowhere we can go where God isn’t already present. From the highest heaven to the deepest darkness, He is there. His presence is constant, even in our most painful or rebellious moments.

Consider Paul singing hymns in prison (Acts 16) or Jonah being pursued by God in the belly of a fish (Jonah 1). God's presence is not just a comfort—it's a reminder that we are never truly alone. When life gets heavy, this truth lifts us up. In my own walk with Christ, I’ve found that whenever I feel low, God’s Word and presence renew my strength.

3. God Made Me (Omnipotence) 

Psalm 139:13-18 celebrates God’s power as our Creator. He carefully formed us in the womb and planned our lives with purpose. This means that our existence is not an accident; we are handcrafted by a powerful and loving God.

God told Jeremiah, “Before I formed you… I knew you” (Jeremiah 1:5). He knows us better than we know ourselves. That’s why we can trust Him through delays and detours—He’s powerful enough to work through all things for our good. Ephesians 3:20 reminds us that He can do “immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine.”

4. God Refines Me (Sanctification) 

Finally, Psalm 139:23-24 ends with David’s personal prayer: “Search me, O God… and lead me.” Instead of focusing only on what’s wrong with the world, David asks God to examine his own heart. That’s spiritual maturity—not just wanting justice, but wanting to be more like God.

Conclusion 

Psalm 139 teaches us that God is not distant. He sees you, knows you, walks with you, and shapes you. You are fully known and fully loved. Whether you’re new to faith or have walked with God for years, let this be your daily prayer:

“God, search me, guide me, and help me live under Your gaze with joy and purpose.”

He is the God who sees you—and stays with you.