All Knowing

   Imagine the difference it could make in our lives if we truly understood that God is all-seeing and all-knowing.  While we can hide our flaws and sins from one another we can hide nothing from Him.  By fully realizing that He sees both the good and the evil within us we might change our lives to better conform with God’s desires.

   When we believe that the good we do in life is known and recognized by God we don’t need the approval of others; pride and vanity loses its’ appeal.  The only approval we need is God’s.  Those who seek recognition for good works from their peers are thwarting their own goal.  “But when you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your alms may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.”  (Matt 6: 3-4).

   Knowing that God sees any evil that we do should encourage us to avoid sin wherever possible; our failings can’t be hidden.  Though our neighbors and friends may be fooled by our façade, God sees the sins we commit and is saddened.  It is to our shame that we sometimes forget that our sins are the cause of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross.  This knowledge should guide us to seek forgiveness for our sins and challenge us to amend our lives to avoid sin to the best of our ability.  “Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” (Luke 15: 10)

   When looking in a mirror we can see both the good and the evil we have done.  The mirror can be our conscience and help guide us in our daily life.  The mirror is also a reminder that we are not hidden within ourselves.  God knows our secrets. He sees the good we do and is pleased; He sees the evil we do and is saddened.

   “By this we shall know that we are of the truth, and reassure our hearts before him whenever our hearts condemn us; for God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything.” (1 John 3: 19)