God Knows All

Scripture:

Jeremiah 17:10  "I the Lord search the heart and examine the mind, to reward each person according to their conduct, according to what they deserve".

Observation:

God is speaking with Jeremiah about His judgement on Judah for their continued sin.  As He is speaking judgment, He tells us about His ability to see and know all.  He says, "I the Lord search the heart and examine the mind".  He not only searches the heart and examines the mind, He also rewards accordingly.  God is a just God and we will stand before Him.  The books will be opened and we will be judged.

Application:

God is not only a graceful giver of good things, He is also the judge of all the earth.  Every knee will bow and every tongue confess that He is Lord one day.  We must live our lives in His grace, yet constantly aware that we will stand before Him one day and be judged.  He knows all and sees all.  Nothing escapes His view.  He will reward according to our deeds.  We need to live every day in the light of that truth.

Prayer:

Lord God Almighty, you are the judge of the living and the dead.  You are Holy and Righteous.  Help me live with a clear understanding of who You are.  Teach me to walk in righteousness.  Help me live a life that will hear "well done good and faithful servant".  Help me fulfill your will for my life every day.

Your Son,
Jeff