God Knows

As human beings, there are many times when we just want to be alone. To have no one present, no one watching. Although it is good to be 'alone,' this type of mindset can be dangerous. You see, what we mean by being alone is only partly true. Indeed, you may be the only human in the house, but to say you are 'alone' is to have weak eyes that do not look past the physical realm.

We know from Scripture that God is everywhere. David says in Psalm 139, "Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence?" God is not only in heaven, but also in the depth of hell, on the peak of every mountain, and at the bottom of every sea. There is no where you can run from him. There is no where you can go to be truly alone. 

How should this effect us?

1. We should have a holy fear of God. God is always in the room. He knows every thought that comes into your mind. He knows that you are thinking about him right now. He not only knows your actions, but also your thoughts, motives, and heart inclinations (cf. Hebrews 4:12). He knows that you foolishly try to hide the wicked things that you've done from his eyes, trying to cover them up and conceal your motives. His eye pierces much deeper than the 'eye of Sauron.' 

2. Conscious acknowledgement of God's presence should keep us from sinning. To say that you're going to be completely alone is completely absurd. It's also extremely dangerous. When we think we're 'alone' we are less afraid of sinning because there are no apparent consequences. The lie is that no one will see us do it. There will be no consequences. God is not as present as another human would be. But God is actually more present. He not only sees your body, but your heart, your mind, and your soul. Why do we act as though he isn't? True acknowledgement of God's presence should keep you from the sin that an acknowledgment of your dad's presence in the room would.

3. Apart from Christ, God's omnipresence is the most fearful thing in the world. The author of Hebrews says, "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." Every evil thought, every moment of envy, anger, bitterness and pride has been marked by God. You will be accountable to him for your deeds. Nothing goes unnoticed. Nothing goes unpardoned. That is terrifying. 

No wonder the next verse says, "Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confessions." Christ was most ferociously tempted when he was 'alone' in the wilderness. Yet he stood the test and did not sin. Every thought was pure, every action undefiled. Because of Christ, we can enter before the throne of grace with confidence, knowing that none of your failures will not be ignored...but paid for at Calvary.