I am always drawn to Psalm 139, whenever the world closes in with things I have no control over whether it is family, society, health issues, or discouragement. David’s acknowledgment of the magnitude of almighty God is reflected here. It helps me put things in perspective and helps me to ponder the magnificence of my God.

Take a few minutes to read the first twelve verses that express David’s understanding of the depth of God’s love through His all-knowing participation in every life. I hold the next few verses dear to my heart because he goes deeper into the fact that God knows each of us before we were even conceived in our mother’s womb and knows the number of our days. (verses 13-16) David says, “I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”

I am going to get deep here and suggest that a person born with a disease, or crippled, or into an unsafe home, sinfulness, environment, or someone whose baby only lived a few days, would question this verse. How can one explain? Of course, we cannot answer that question because we do not know God’s purposes or plans. Like David said, “…it is too high, I cannot attain it.”

We can, however, look to other verses in God’s Word to help us understand and have peace. The Apostle John recorded these verses that Jesus spoke to all the ones who do not know Him as their Savior and it is a reminder to those who are believers.
     “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16
     “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:22

The Apostle Paul penned these verses to fellow Christians. What encouragement!
     “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been         called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28
     “Nothing can separate us from God’s love through Jesus Christ.” Romans 8:38-39
     “But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.  Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

In the Old Testament many verses came to mind, but this verse has much comfort.
     “For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, ‘Fear not, I am the one who helps you.’” Isaiah 41:13