Psalm 94:9-11 Does he who fashioned the ear not hear?
    Does he who formed the eye not see?
Does he who disciplines nations not punish?
    Does he who teaches mankind lack knowledge?
The Lord knows all human plans;
    he knows that they are futile.

This is one of the anonymous Psalms, but that in no way detracts from its truth, its anointing. It starts on a very fierce note, desiring vengeance on enemies, but it does acknowledge that is God’s business, not something we are to work out on our own. (Romans 12:19) What it says here is both logical and important, but is denied by those who deny the existence of a Creator, precisely because they don’t want to face up to this truth. Thinking we can get away with stuff is willful stupidity, wishful thinking on the part of those who don’t want to obey God. Technology is rapidly enabling true surveillance states, as posited by George Orwell in 1984, but technology can’t begin to approach God’s awareness of everything in His creation. That’s a very scary thought for the rebellious, but it is a very comforting thought for those who are committed to the obedience that comes from love. (John 14:15) Precisely because God knows everything, we can pray to Him anywhere and everywhere, at any time at all. He doesn’t have office hours! As this passage says, He delights to teach us stuff. One of the great scientists (I forget which one) said, “We are just following the footsteps of God.” He allows us to accumulate knowledge, but we need to keep that in context and perspective. The most important thing is knowing Him! (Jeremiah 9:24)

I have always been one who likes to know stuff, and I’m still quite an information junkie, but thankfully, my focus is now much more on knowing my Lord. Everything I learn about the physical universe needs to be in the context of the One who created it all. I enjoy the Internet, but sometimes I have to think, “They just don’t know.” Historical information should be reliable, but it’s almost always presented with some sort of bias, and sometimes it’s simply inaccurate. I’m registered with My Heritage.com, and sometimes they come up with “ancestors” who were “born” before their parents! Such inaccuracies are laughable, but they illustrate the reality that only God is totally accurate. As I acquire information, I need to keep the salt shaker handy! At the same time I need to remember that I am accountable for my stewardship of all this information, just as I am of everything else the Lord places in my hands. I am never to be proud, but always seek the Lord for what He wants me to do with what He gives me.

Father, thank You for Your omniscience, and that I have absolutely no need to be omniscient. Help me stay yielded to You at all times, so that all of Your purposes for me may be fulfilled on Your schedule for Your glory. Thank You. Praise God!