He Knows - All Our Daily Bread Daily Devotionals for 2026

Bible in a Year: 1 Kings 21-22, Luke 23:26-56

You have searched me, Lord, and you know me.
Psalm 139:1

Today's Scripture & Insight: Psalm 139:1-5

Lea was about to start a job as a nurse in Taiwan. She'd be able to better provide for her family, more than she could in Manila, where job opportunities were limited. On the night before her departure, she gave instructions to her sister, who'd be taking care of her five-year-old daughter. "She'll take her vitamins if you also give her a spoonful of peanut butter," Lea explained, "And, remember, she's shy. She'll play with her cousins eventually. And she's afraid of the dark . . ."

While looking out the plane window the next day, Lea prayed: Lord, no one knows my daughter like I do. I can't be with her, but You can.

We know the people we love, and we notice all the details about them because they're precious to us. When we can't be with them due to various circumstances, we're often anxious that since no one knows them as well as we do they'll be more vulnerable to harm.

In Psalm 139, David reminds us that God knows us more than anyone does. In the same way, He knows our loved ones intimately (vv. 1-4). He's their Creator (vv. 13-15), so He understands their needs. He knows what will happen each day of their lives (v. 16), and He's with them and will never leave them (vv. 5, 7-10).

When you're anxious for others, entrust them to God for He knows them best and loves them the most.

By: Karen Huang

Reflect & Pray
Who can you entrust to God's care? How can you show your trust in Him in this area?

Father in heaven, though I can't always be with those I love, I entrust them to Your loving care, remembering that You know them the best and love them the most.