“THE EYES OF THE LORD”

I Peter 3:12

When I was a child in Texas there was a small market down the street from our house. It was within seeing distance from home. Sometimes mother would send me to that little store to get an item or two for dinner - usually about sundown or dusk. I would tell her that I was scared to go out at that time of day. She would say, “don’t be scared honey! I will stand outside and watch you all the way to the store and back.” With mother’s eyes on me I could go to the store and back without any fear. In my home state there is a song that says, “the eyes of Texas are upon you - all the live long day.” That song never did much for me - for what are the eyes of Texas? Could never figure that one out.

However, in I Peter 3:12 Peter says, “the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous and His ears are inclined to their prayers but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” To me that is comforting for it tells me that wherever I am in this world, my Heavenly Father is watching over me. And when I cry out to Him for help He graciously hears me and comes to my aid. That’s true for every Christian. However, it’s bad news for the non-Christian, for God’s face - His whole countenance, is against the unbeliever - the evil doer.

What a challenge to witness, for most people think they’re doing pretty good with God. When they learn that the God of Heaven is against them in their present state of unbelief, it gives us an opportunity to share Jesus Christ. Some may turn to Him in faith; some may not, but we’ve been obedient to our heavenly calling. So keep an ear and an eye open for people to share with. God is good. He will lead you to those who need this message. God bless.

Love to you all.