Psalm 34:15-19 – God Is Closer Than You Think

Reverend Leo H. McCrary II

Some will suggest that the Lord doesn’t care about any of us, but God is truly closer to us than many of us realize.

Today’s devotional reading: Psalm 34:15-19

Do you not remember that God is omnipresent? This is to say that God is always present; He is always with you, wherever you are. In Psalm 139, David marveled, singing of the Lord, “You know my sitting down and my rising up; You understand my thought afar off (Ps. 139:2).” David asked, “Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence (Ps. 139:7)?”

To have such an understanding about the Lord, David had to go through some things, which he certainly did in his life. David was pursued by King Saul and those who sought his life. Later in life, when he tried to hide his sin from the Lord, God sent Nathan, the prophet, to his door, and the revelation was made clear – one cannot hide from God nor keep secrets from Him.

Yes, the Lord knows our struggles. Yes, the Lord knows what you are going through in this exact moment. God knows what you are trying to keep hidden from all of those who are around you. In knowing all of what you are dealing with and going through, you are not alone – God is with you!

God draws close to those who are troubled. God draws in even closer when you cry out to Him. The reason why God draws so close to you is because He loves you, knows your hurt, and desires to deliver you from all your troubles. Never let the devil deceive you into thinking that God is not near to you, because God is right there in the midst, lifting you from all of your troubles.