God Is with Us Constantly–We Cannot Escape Him (vv. 7-12). If God knows so much about us, perhaps the wisest thing is to run away and hide, but all “escape routes” are futile. If we go up to heaven or down to sheol, the realm of the dead, God is there; if we travel the speed of light to the east or west (the Mediterranean Sea is west of Israel), His hand will catch us and tenderly lead us. We cannot hide even in the darkness, for to the Lord, the darkness is as the light. God wants to walk with us and guide us, because His plan for us is the very best. Why should we want to run away and hide? Adam and Eve tried it and failed (Gen. 3:8), and so did the prophet Jonah, who only went from bad to worse. We need God’s presence with us if we want to enjoy His love and fulfill His purposes. (See Isa. 43:1-7; Ps. 23:4; Matt. 28:19-20.)