Psalm 144:3,4 – “Lord, what is man, that You take knowledge of him?
Or the son of man, that You are mindful of him? 4 Man is like a breath; his days are like a passing shadow.”
Today’s verses remind us of how incredible it is that God acknowledges us. David is amazed that God would even think about us. God is eternal and time is without beginning and end. Verse 4 is a huge contrast to that. Our existence on earth is fleeting compared to heaven and our text highlights the brevity of our presence here. In fact in the New Testament the book of James chapter 4 verse 14 tells us that our life is like a vapor of smoke.
It is no wonder then that David is struck by God’s interest in mankind. Take heart my friend. God knows you intimately today. He knows your thoughts, your burdens, you rising up and sitting down, your going and coming, your wishes, desires, fears, hopes and dreams. He even knows the number of hairs on your head. Look to Him and trust Him. He has your back.