“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
You
might wonder why I would see it as freeing… how many of us can even fathom the
idea of standing naked in front of anyone and the vulnerability that would
produce??? I know… yikes! Almost intolerable, right? But this verse shows that we are already that
vulnerable with God. We can never pull
anything over on our Heavenly Father, so why try??? Do I sin?
Do I make mistakes? Do I judge
others unfairly? Yes… yes… and yes! It is not that I will never screw-up, but
when I do it is just so much easier to confess it and seek God’s forgiveness as
soon as I recognize my sin. That is what
is so freeing for me! Father always
knows what is coming… we never surprise Him.
And He has promised us He will always forgive when we ask with sincere
hearts.
“If we freely admit that we
have sinned and confess our
sins, He is faithful and just, true to His own nature and promises, and will forgive our sins and continuously
cleanse us from all unrighteousness (everything not in conformity to His will
in purpose, thought, and action).”
I John 1:9 (AMP)
A weight
has been lifted off me! I cannot hide my “nakedness” from Him, but that is
okay!!! I challenge you to take the time
to read Hebrews 4 and see what other great things God has for you. Remember to allow yourself to stand “naked”
before God… let Him point out those things that may not be quite right. You are already accepted… it’s ALL good!
Rejoicing in Truth!
