John 16:29,30 (NKJV)
His disciples said to Him, “See, now You are speaking plainly, and using no figure of speech! Now we are sure that You know all things, and have no need that anyone should question You. By this we believe that You came forth from God.”
I. GOD DOESN’T KNOW OF A SINNER HE DOES NOT LOVE
Ephesians 2:4,5 (NKJV)
But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved),
Titus 3:3-7 (NKJV)
For we ourselves were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another. 4. But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, 5. not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, 6. whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7. that having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
Jeremiah 31:3 (NKJV)
The Lord has appeared of old to me, saying: “Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you.
II. GOD DOESN’T KNOW OF A PERSON THAT HE WILL NOT SAVE
2 Peter 3:9 (NKJV)
The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.
Matthew 18:11 (NKJV)
"For the Son of Man has come to save that which was lost.
Hebrews 7:25 (NKJV)
Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.
Romans 10:11,13 (NKJV)
11. For the Scripture says, “Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame.” …
13. For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
III. GOD DOESN’T KNOW OF ANY SINS THAT HAVE BEEN PUT UNDER THE BLOOD
1 John 1:8-9 (NKJV)
If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Hebrews 10:16-18 (NKJV)
“This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, says the Lord: I will put My laws into their hearts, and in their minds I will write them,” then He adds, “Their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more.” Now where there is remission of these, there is no longer an offering for sin.
Psalm 103:11-12 (NKJV)
For as the heavens are high above the earth, So great is His mercy toward those who fear Him; As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from us.
IV. GOD DOESN’T KNOW OF A LIFE THAT HE CANNOT CHANGE
1 Corinthians 6:9-11 (NLT)
Don’t you know that those who do wrong will have no share in the Kingdom of God? Don’t fool yourselves. Those who indulge in sexual sin, who are idol worshipers, adulterers, male prostitutes, homosexuals, thieves, greedy people, drunkards, abusers, and swindlers—none of these will have a share in the Kingdom of God. There was a time when some of you were just like that, but now your sins have been washed away, and you have been set apart for God. You have been made right with God because of what the Lord Jesus Christ and the Spirit of our God have done for you.
2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV)
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.
V. GOD DOESN’T KNOW OF A PROBLEM THAT HE CANNOT SOLVE
Jeremiah 32:27 (NKJV)
“Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh. Is there anything too hard for Me?
Jeremiah 32:17 (NKJV)
Ah, Lord GOD! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. There is nothing too hard for You.
Application: When the enemy is attacking, when a problem seems insurmountable, remember God’s promise to you:
Isaiah 59:19 (NKJV)
So shall they fear the name of the Lord from the west, And His glory from the rising of the sun; When the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord will lift up a standard against him.
Romans 8:37 (NKJV)
Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.
VI. GOD DOESN’T KNOW OF AN ILLNESS THAT HE CANNOT HEAL
Isaiah 53:5 (NKJV)
But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed.
Psalms 103:2,3 (NKJV)
Bless the LORD O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases,
Jeremiah 17:14 (NKJV)
Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; Save me, and I shall be saved, For You are my praise.
James 5:14,15 (NKJV)
Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.
Mark 16:17-18 (NKJV)
And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”
VII. GOD DOESN’T KNOW OF A BURDEN THAT IS TOO HEAVY FOR HIM TO CARRY
1 Peter 5:6,7 (NKJV)
Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.
Matthew 11:28-30 (NKJV)
"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. "Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. "For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."
Hebrews 4:16 (NKJV)
Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
VIII. GOD DOESN’T KNOW OF A QUESTION THAT HE CANNOT ANSWER
Isaiah 46:9,10 (NKJV)
“… I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me, declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things that are not yet done, Saying, ’My counsel shall stand, And I will do all My pleasure,’
Romans 11:33 (NKJV)
Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out!
James 1:5 (NKJV)
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
CONCLUSION:
God also doesn’t know of a
... storm He cannot calm
... a broken heart he cannot heal
... a habit He cannot break
... a hunger He cannot satisfy
... a tear He cannot dry
... a dream He cannot fulfill
... a single person He loves more than you!
