The Witness

Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Heb 12:1-2 (NKJV)

Who is watching you? In this day and age of drones, online surveillance, high definition satellite images... Let's just say that a lot of folks are probably watching you. It's enough to make you paranoid unless your life is an open book. It has been said, "You are who you really are, when you are all alone." Away from prying eyes we allow ourselves to be completely stripped of all inhibitions and we throw away the mask. Maybe the better question to ask would be this: "Who are you?"

God knows who you are... Which is a sobering thought! He knows the latest count of hair on your head--knows what you have need of before you ask--and sees past the exterior of our skin and zooms right in to the place that matters; He sees your heart and knows your thoughts. God knows who you are when you are all alone. It is true that our lives are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses, consisting of friends, family members, fellow workers, neighbors, and even Big Brother; however, only one witness really knows you.

The ONE who knows you also stated: "Come let us reason together...though your sins be a scarlet they shall be made white as snow!" Why not enlist the help of the One who knows and loves you the most? Why not allow Him to be the strength that enables you to run faster, farther and with endurance? Why not allow Him to reveal the traps of the enemy, while further revealing and healing the things about you that may have remained hidden from your understanding. God helps us to understand who we really are...and in those various "spots" that need some work--let Him bring His power of transformation to bear. Embrace Jesus as the author and finisher of your faith!

Prayer: "Dear heavenly Father, I am embarrassed by many of my own actions, much less the thoughts that I have pondered and lingered on... Wow...I hope that who I really am remains our mutual secret. On the other hand, I would like my life to be a completely open book--that I might venture to say, 'follow me as I follow Christ.' That means my life needs work--the kind of work that only You can accomplish. Lord, transform me and remake me into a more pleasing vessel. Amen"