“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 (TNIV) What does that verse speak to you? In the New King James version it says, “And 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.” I love how the word, “naked”
is used! When I read that it made me see
how freeing that is… that God sees me “naked”… warts, moles, lumps, bumps, sin,
and all!!! And yet He still chooses to love me and use me in His great plan!!!
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
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!
Carin
