HEARTLIGHT(R) Magazine: Special Feature: Monsters Under the Bed


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t> God sees everything you’ve done, everything you do, all that you will do! The bottom line is that God sees everything you’ve done, everything you do, all that you will do! Not only does He know when you get up in the morning, and when you go to bed, He also knows whether you like butter or margarine; whether you drive a Ford, or Dodge, or GM. He knows if you put on one sock and shoe at a time, or both sock and then both shoes. But it doesn’t stop there. Notice that Revelation 2:23 tells us that Jesus actively searches our hearts and minds. Think about that for a minute.

Jesus actively searches our minds and our hearts. He doesn’t just observe, or interact with us. He searches, digs, uncovers all there is in our minds and hearts. He knows how we think, and how we feel. He knows what we think of each other and what we think of Him. He knows our attitudes, and our goals.

How often do we think of Jesus in those terms? We see throughout the Gospels that Jesus was able to read the motives of the people around Him, but did you know that He does the very same thing with you. Notice, I said “does.” It is not just a possibility. Jesus assures us that He does this.

A great many people don’t live their lives in the knowledge that every thought, every motive, every action, is seen, and known by Jesus. We still think that if we keep the covers on, we’re safe. The truth is, what is as night to us, is as day to the Lord; what is hidden, is clearly seen. God sees all things at all times. Now, this can produce one of two reactions in you: fear, or comfort.

FEAR

COMFORT if you know you are.

COMFORT? Are you sure? How can God’s looking, digging, searching into our hearts be a comfort? I know what’s in there!

Well, you have to realize that Jesus isn’t looking for a list of “don’ts” you did or “dids" you didn’t. What He’s really searching for is the “Numero Uno” spot in your heart. He’s looking for the motivations beneath your meanderings. He’s looking for growth in faith, not perfection.

David understood the comfort of God’s searching attention. Look at what he said near the end of his life:

“O LORD, You have searched me and You know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; You perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; You are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue You know it completely, O LORD. You hem me in—behind and before; You have laid Your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.” (Psalm 139:1-6)

The thought that God knew Him as well as He did, made David declare, “Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.” My paraphrase of David’s thoughts is: “You know everything about me, the good and the bad, my strengths and weaknesses, and yet You love me and are always near! I can’t believe that You love me so completely!”

Let’s remember that everything is exposed to the searching eyes of our Lord. Instead of trying to hide, let’s deal with what’s inside our hearts and give it to the Lord! Let’s repent, confess, and put Him first!

Remember that God knows everything about you, good and bad, and He still loves you completely! I can’t think of anyone else who falls into that category can you? I can’t think of anyone else I need more, can you?