Keeping Watch

Good Morning,

Proverbs 15:3 (NKJV)
The eyes of the LORD are in every place,
Keeping watch on the evil and the good.

There are many times that I am perplexed about what I see going on around me and by the actions of the people in our country and throughout the world. What I mean by that is the fact that so many who might easily be described as evil in their actions and mind set are doing so well in the world. People are becoming millionaires and eve billionaires by taking from the least financially secure among us. The "me first" attitude and the "more, more, more" mind set seems to be everywhere and no one seems to want to do anything about it. There are even elected officials who have declared that many of these evil people are "good for business" and other even more ridiculous statements. You and I both know that the list of "evil" people in the world and what they do could go on almost indefinitely...and then a bit more!

Now, when I get to thinking about all of this and my mind just can't grasp why nothing seems to be being done about it, God sends me something that helps me to cope. Well, today is just such a day. You see, we all know that God watches over those of us who are His children. That's a fact. But, here's the thing that can and should give us not only hope but also some peace when we are faced with much of the evil that goes on around us; when we see people taking advantage of other people for their own gain; when those with much keep demanding, and getting, more; when we want to just scream and the unfairness of it all...the thing is: God is keeping watch over them, as well.

Just as we know that God sees us when we do good or bad, He also sees those who are evil and do what they do in this world. It's so much easier for me to not so much accept, but at least live with much of what I see and hear and experience that really ought not to be happening, when I know that God is, indeed, watching. I think He's not only watching, but I believe He's sort of keeping score in some way, as well.

Think about this for a minute, if you will. We all have to stand in front of the Judgement Seat of God at some point. All of us. Every one of us. Those of us who have been at least nominally "good" and, also, those of us...human beings...who have been truly evil. (Good in parentheses because Jesus told us that there are, truly, none good.) Now, imagine a just and righteous God on His throne looking down at some of these people who have done the things they've done and taken advantage of people for their ungodly gain. And He asks, "Why did you do as you did to My children?" I'm glad it isn't me who will have to face the wrath of God for the things that were done to His children!

Yes, of course, we are all sinners. I'm not saying that even decent Christians won't have to face some tough questions, and give answers we don't want to have to give. We will all face our God, certainly. But I really don't think it will be the same for many of us as it will be for others. I'm glad I'm not one of those others!

So, again, when I my mind just can't grasp the "why" of people doing the evil that they do and the fact that they gain huge riches because of it, I remember that God is seeing everything that I do...and more. I also remember that He is the Judge. It is He who will pass the ultimate judgement on everyone.

That gives me peace.

Love, peace, and blessings,

David