God's Glory Church

“Whither shall I go from Thy Spirit, and whither shall I flee from Thy face?” — Psalm 138:7

The officer searched me, and then I walked into the county jail, signed in the attendance book, and sat down in the crowded lobby. Silently praying, I watched adults get nervous and sigh, while children complained that they were bored.

In about an hour, an armed guard read a list of names, including mine. Our group followed him into the room and settled on the chairs. When my stepson sat down on the chair on the other side of the thick glass and picked up the phone, a wave of heavy hopelessness washed over me. I burst into tears. And at the same time, a conviction arose in my heart that this young man was still within God’s reach.

In Psalm 138, David says: “Lord, You have tried me and known me… and You know all my ways” (Ps. 138:1-3). After proclaiming God’s omniscience, he proceeds to glorify His care and protection (v. 5). Stunned by the immensity of God’s knowledge and the depth of His penetration into the human essence, David asks two rhetorical questions: “Where shall I go from Your Spirit, and where shall I flee from Your face?” (v. 7).

When we or our loved ones find ourselves in situations where we realize our helplessness and hopelessness, God’s hand remains strong and firm. Even if we think we have gone too far, we are still within His reach.

How has knowing that God is omnipresent affected your faith? How did He comfort you when you felt helpless and hopeless?

Loving Heavenly Father, help me to remember that You are always able and willing to help me and those dear to me.

Author: Sosheel Dixon