“Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account. Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess.” (Hebrews 4:13-14 NIV)
A story appeared in the Charlotte Observer about a “high end” prostitution ring in the city being exposed. The story reported that many are concerned because the “Madame” kept meticulous records on her clients. Imagine if you were a well-known leader in the city whose name was on that list, or a married man with teenage children. Imagine the anxiety and fear.
It seems written on our DNA that somehow we think we can hide our sin; that it will never find us out. But it always does. Adam and Eve were hopeful that the Lord would not learn of their sin. Cain hoped that he could hide his murderous deed. Ananius and Sapphira thought they could fool the Apostles and the Lord into believing they were so generous. Even if we manage to hide our sin from friends, family, and co-workers, there is always One who is keeping meticulous notes.
The Hebrew writer gives us a sober warning: Nothing is hidden from God before Whom we will give account. Not the gossip. Not the cheating. Not the illicit affair. Not the thoughts of lust or hatred. Everything is entered into our record, to be opened later for examination.
If that is overwhelming, it should be. That is why we so desperately need the Savior and to cling to Him tightly. Without Him, we are doomed.
Today, know all aspects of your life, past and present, are known to the Lord, but that is bad news only if you don’t know the Savior. Stay close to Him because He is your only hope.
© Jim Musser 2013
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