The All-Seeing Eye of God - Seeking God's Heart



The All-Seeing Eye of God

Psalm 139:7

Introduction

God is present everywhere. The psalmist had experienced the elation of success, the shame of sin, the burden of sorrow, the joy of forgiveness, and the thrill of service. He had discovered that God was always near to meet the deepest needs of his heart and life.

Have you ever fully grasped the significance of God being everywhere and always present? Does it frighten you or comfort you to know that God’s eye has been, is now, and always will be on you? Do you believe that you can hide from him? Are you afraid that he has overlooked you?

Read Psalm 139:7

God knows our innermost thoughts. He is fully informed concerning our secret ambitions. Nothing is hidden from him.

I. The all-seeing eye of God should help us to abstain from sin.

A. People choose darkness and secrecy for the perpetration of evil. (John 3:19)

B. You cannot hide from God’s eyes or presence. (Eccl. 12:14)

1. God sees our selfishness.

2. God sees our covetousness.

3. God sees our evil thoughts.

4. God hears our unkind and untrue statements.

C. God will shine the light on these hidden things (1 Cor 4:5 )

A baffling robbery took place in one of New York’s fashionable apartments. No clue as to the identity of the thief was found until a detective noticed an alabaster bust of Hofmann’s Christ turned to the wall. It yielded the one fingerprint that apprehended the criminal. The robber later explained that he just could not steal with the eyes of Christ looking at him. He had to turn the statue around before he completed the robbery.

II. The all-seeing eye of God should be a great source of comfort and strength.

A. Abraham was bold and courageous because of his confidence in the abiding presence and constant care of God (Rom. 4:19–21)

B. Moses was able to face Pharaoh with courage only because he had confidence in the presence, power, and purpose of his God who was as close to him as his breath.

C. In Matt 28:20, Jesus promised to His disciples who seek to carry out his commission, “Lo, I am with you always”

1. God understands perfectly our problems, trials, and troubles.

2. He understands our weaknesses.

3. Knowledge of this is what brings the peace that passes all understanding.

Those who have enjoyed the blessing of a sympathetic mother can remember being tucked into bed at night and being assured that all was safe. In our day, as we face risks and possible danger, we need the assurance that God is near to help us.

III. The all-seeing eye of God should challenge us to tremendous effort in unselfish service.

Athletes are inspired to tremendous effort by a crowd of spectators. Most of us are

inclined to do a better job if we know that others are going to observe it and approve.

A. David was willing to go down in the valley to face the Philistine giant Goliath because he had faith in the presence and power of God.

B. Paul gave himself without reservation to a campaign to evangelize his world that he might have the approval and commendation of his Lord (2 Cor. 5:10).

C. Jesus tells us that there will come a day when the good deeds of the righteous will be recognized and rewarded (Matt. 25:31–40).

Conclusion

The wonder of wonders is that God knows everything that we have done and ever will do yet still loves us. He knows our guilt. He knows our need. He loves us to the extent that He gave His Son to die in our place on the cross.

He wants to save you and use you. He has great plans for your life. Let Him have His way in your life.

We should gain comfort and strength from the knowledge that God is always with us and sees everything we do. If that bothers you, you need to spend some time in prayer asking God to help you repent of whatever it is that you are ashamed of Him to see. Guess what, the all-seeing eye of God already knows!

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