Praise to OMNISCIENT CHRIST
“Nathanael said to Him, ‘How do You know me?’ Jesus answered and said to him, ‘Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you.’”
Nathanael had never met Jesus and was stunned when Jesus said to him, “An Israelite in whom there is no deceit!” Jesus knew everything about Nathanael before they met. In awe, Nathaniel responded, “Rabbi, You are the Son of God; You are the King of Israel.” Jesus knows everything. He knew when Adam and Eve were trying to hide their shame behind fig leaves. He knew Nathanael as he sat under a tree, not being deceitful.
Fig leaves. Fig trees. It doesn’t matter what we’re wearing, where we’re standing, or what we’re saying. God knows us. Does that make you want to hide? And, He loves us. Does that make you rejoice? God’s love isn’t based on our character, but rather, on His character. He is love. Grace flows from His heart. We can be honest with God about our doubts, struggles, and sin. If we’ve been attempting to hide our shame, it’s time to shed the leaves and embrace the all knowing Christ.
Lord, You are the all knowing, OMNISCIENT Son of God! Thank You for loving us and extending grace to us. We worship You, Lord.