God observes us... Ruminating in the Word of God.

The Lord is awe-inspiring, fearsome, fascinating, intriguing,
majestic, and full of splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of
him and what came to my mind and heart in Luke 21:1,

"As he looked up, Jesus saw the rich putting their gifts into the
temple treasury."

This comes from the account of when Jesus was at the temple at the end
of his earthly ministry and observed a poor widow who put "two very
small copper coins" into the temple treasury. He made the comment that
as she had given all she had to live on, although a much smaller
amount than what other worshippers were giving, she had "put in more
than all the others."

"As he looked up, Jesus saw…"

While here, Jesus, the Son of God, observed the actions of men and
women. He saw what they did, as in this account. Not only did he
observe actions, he knew the thoughts of men and women, "Knowing their
thoughts, Jesus said, 'Why do you entertain evil thoughts in your
hearts?'" Matthew 9:4. In Luke 16:15 Jesus told the Pharisees "God
knows your hearts."

God knows us. He knows what we think, he knows what we do, he knows
what we say, he knows what we feel. He knows all about us. He knows
those admirable things and he knows those things we might wish no one
knows. He knows us inside out. Nothing is hidden from him, nothing
escapes his attention and there is absolutely nothing we can do that
will evade his knowledge. Sobering, isn't it?

In Hebrews 4:13 we read, "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." Knowing that each of us must give an
account of ourselves brings an important perspective to this life.
Although we may argue with one another the finer points and nuances of
whether this or that is appropriate, we will all find ourselves
standing before him with our mouths shut as we are measured by what
our Creator deems is acceptable or worthy of judgment. "He will bring
to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of
men's hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God." 1
Corinthians 4:5.

Indeed, the purpose of the commandments, the law God gave through
Moses, is that it indicts us based on all God knows about us and what
we have said, thought and done. And, he knows all of it. "Now we know
that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so
that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable
to God. Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by
observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of
sin." Romans 3:19-20.

Knowing this prompts a huge level of appreciation I have for what
Jesus Christ has provided us. He has already paid the penalty for all
the wrong things I have done. I can't hide what I have said and done
and I can't undo what I have said and done. Knowing that God knows it
all, all I can do is seek his forgiveness and that is just what Jesus
has provided me! How wonderful I find the words of Hebrews 4:15-16,
"For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our
weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as
we are —yet was without sin. Let us then approach the throne of grace
with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help
us in our time of need."

God observes… how wonderful Jesus Christ has made a way!

Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share
your thoughts of worship from your Bible reading today. I'd love to
hear from you!

Trevor Fisk
trevor.fisk@gmail.com