Marsha Kaitz, a psychology professor at Hebrew University in Jerusalem, did a test to see how well mothers know their babies. According to the Associated Press, the 46 mothers chosen for the test had all given birth in the previous five to 79 hours. They had all breast fed their newborn.
Each mother was blindfolded and then asked to identify which of three sleeping babies was her own. Nearly 70 percent of the mothers correctly chose their baby. Most of the mothers said they knew their child by the texture or temperature of the infant's hand. The woman apparently learned the identifying features during routine contact, said Kaitz, because they weren't allowed to study their babies to prepare for the experiment.
70 percent of the Moms could identify their child. That's pretty impressive. Even more impressive is Almighty God's ability to know His children. It's 100%!
That's the word from the psalmist David. Read Psalm 139 this week to learn more. David writes it clearly - God knows you through and through. From the time your alarm clock goes off in the morning until you switch off the bedroom light at night and hit the sack, God knows what you've done, where you've been and what you've said. There is no place where you can hide from His Spirit. There is no darkness that can conceal you. From the moment of your conception until this very moment, God has you on His heavenly GPS screen.
And that's good! When we're honored for our hard work on the job, God knows and rejoices. When we pound the pavement seeking any kind of a job, God knows and is with you. God's searching knowledge of us leads us to put down our guard and be transparently honest with Him. His Law shows how we have offended the Lord and so His Spirit leads us to repentance and faith. His Gospel reassures us of the Lord's forgiveness and salvation. We have His promise - the Lord will lead us in the way everlasting. May God bolster your faith as you pray Psalm 139 this week.
