Nothing Hidden

Read: 1 Timothy 5:24-25

All things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. --- Hebrews 4:13

The Bible In One Year:
Ezekiel 16-17
James 3

A woman had been misrepresented and maligned by an envious co-worker. Her gentle attempts at a private confrontation had only made matters worse. She decided she would swallow her pride and let the matter ride. "I'm glad the Lord knows the true situation," she said.

That woman expressed a profound truth that both warns and comforts us. In 1 Timothy 5:24-25 the apostle Paul pointed out that nothing can be concealed forever. I thought of that when the news reported the arrest of a highly respected person for crimes he had been committing for years.

But some people cleverly cover up their sinful conduct and die without ever being found out. Others go through life without ever holding a position of honor. Yet, after they die, we learn that in their own quiet way they had touched many lives through their kind words and deeds.

Hebrews 4:13 warns us, "There is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account."

We can't hide our hypocrisy from God. That's a solemn warning. But the Lord also sees every encouraging smile, every kind word, and every loving deed done in the name of Jesus. That's a comforting assurance. --- Herb Vander Lugt

All wrongs will one day be set right
By God who sees both bad and good;
All motives and all deeds will then
Be fairly judged and understood. --- D. De Haan

CHRIST'S JUDGMENT WILL REVEAL, AND REWARD.