Can’t Hide From Him

“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.” – Hebrews 4:13
 
Is that an alarming verse? David expressed the same theme when he asked in Psalm 139, “Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?” and recognized that no matter where he went – the highest heaven, the deepest sea, the farthest shore, the darkest night – God would be present.
 
The only reason we would be distressed by God’s constant presence would be if we had something to hide. “Light has come into the world, but men loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that his deeds will be exposed.” – John 3:19-20
 
As I was meditating on these truths earlier this week, I realized that the context in each case reveals that God’s continual presence is meant to bring joy rather than apprehension. In John 3:21 Jesus says that “whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what he has done has been done through God.” Our lives are meant to be joyfully illuminated and testify to the fact that God is working through us. David was in awe at how God surrounded him behind and before – “You have laid your hand upon me.” The author of Hebrews goes on to say that we can “approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”
 
We were created for fellowship with God, and how sweet it is when we can live before Him in clear conscience! May we keep that pure heart before Him so that we can enjoy all the blessings He intended for us in our relationship with Him!