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I Know Who You Are

How amazing is our God! He knows you and I so well and wants only the best for His children. In Psalm 69, David describes a time of great suffering. He laments as his enemies continuously pursue him with hatred. What is incredible about this scripture is the journey of faith on which it leads us.

In verse 1 he begins so clearly with a troubled heart that is honest and vulnerable before God. He says phrases like “I’m in over my head” and “I am burdened and tired of crying.” Have you ever been in over your head? Have you ever hurt so badly that you’ve grown tired of crying? As we journey through life, we are all affected at one point or another with pain. The good news today, friend, is that it is not the end. God has a plan for good and not for evil.

Though the Psalm starts out with words of lament, the language of the passage begins to change as David thinks upon the Lord and assumes his posture of praise. “Let me shout God’s name with a praising song.” He meditates on the faithfulness of God and begins to prophesy to everything around him saying, “You heavens praise Him; praise Him earth.” Reading on, we begin to see that David not only enters into God’s presence, but he is reminded of his authority and the power of his declaration.

When we know who Jesus is, then we find ourselves. When Jesus is exalted above our issues, we are reminded of our identity. We are more than conquerors. We are sons and daughters, kings and priests. In His presence is fullness of joy among the trials of life. Though there’s pain in the offering, I believe that as we enter His courts with thanksgiving, we are given the divine perspective we need to see the victory of Jesus displayed in our mind, body, and spirit. Leading a Christian life does not indicate the absence of pain, but rather the power to overcome and move forward knowing that God is working all things together for our good. In our weakness His strength is made perfect and that’s how He is glorified.

Today, as you sing, bring your reality to God and exchange it for the garment of praise because He is faithful to reveal His perspective. Lift Him high above any pain by singing this one statement that puts every life-defining question to rest: “Jesus, I know who You are.”