Being Watched!

Do you ever feel like you are being watched? How does it make you feel? Does it depend on what you are doing at the moment? With technology today there can be cameras placed just about anywhere. They are set up in stores to watch for shoplifters. We may see them on street corners to watch for drug dealing or other illegal activities. They may be set up on the sides of buildings for surveillance of people coming and going. Traffic cams monitor bridges and highways for signs of congestion. And the list goes on with a multitude of reasons for their presence. Some are adamant about hating them, saying it is an infringement on their personal rights as they feel “big brother” (or big government) is always watching. Others appreciate the sense of security the cameras provide and feel they are fine if you have nothing to hide. Perhaps as varied as the reasons for using surveillance cameras are the opinions regarding their existence.

Solomon noted…
“THE EYES OF THE LORD ARE IN EVERY PLACE, keeping watch on the evil and the good.” ( Proverbs 15:3 ESV)

Perhaps, based on this passage, some picture God as a giant eye in the sky. We know from Scripture God is so much more than that. However, according to Solomon’s statement, such a thought can either be unsettling or encouraging. God has ALL OF LIFE IN VIEW. There have been times when surveillance cameras have been fooled or gotten around, but it is not so with God. He is FULLY AWARE of both the evil and the good in this realm.

The Hebrew writer stated…
“And NO CREATURE IS HIDDEN FROM HIS SIGHT, but ALL ARE NAKED AND EXPOSED TO THE EYES OF HIM to whom we must give account.” ( Hebrews 4:13 ESV)

Some prefer darkness (i.e. John 3:20) because they don’t want to be exposed. However, not even the darkness provides a hiding place from the view of God. ( Psalm 139:12)

As David acknowledged God’s FULL AWARENESS of every aspect of his life wherever he might be (note Psalm 139:1-16), he viewed the fact as a source of encouragement. His aim was not to try to hide from God. David found comfort in living under God’s watchful eye because He knew God was an ever present help in the challenges of life. And in the comfort of His continual view, David looked to God for guidance in the everlasting way. ( Psalm 139:24)

The reality of God’s watchfulness should impact us in two ways. First, since nothing is hidden from His view, let us give serious consideration to the reality of our accountability before God with regard to our life activities and choices. Secondly, let us be encouraged that we do have a Heavenly Father Who is FULLY AWARE of all the things (both good and bad) going on in the sphere of our life and He desires to bless us and protect us as we surrender to His Will. May we cherish the blessing and privilege of living each day of our life in His Presence.

Have a great day ENCOURAGED BY GOD’S DIVINE SUPERVISION!
Carl

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