"I am the one who searches out the thoughts and intentions of every person. And I will give to each of you WHATEVER YOU DESERVE!"
Man is sinful by nature. That means that it come naturally to each of us to be deceitful in our thoughts and intentions. We try to hide our true feelings and thoughts from others. Why if others knew what we really thought it would be chaos. If your child asks you if you like the painting or drawing they have just done, what would happen if we told them the bold and honest truth? If your spouse asks how they look, what if you said what you truly thought? If you look at a person of the opposite sex with impure thoughts, what if others knew what you were thinking? We tend to guard our true inner thoughts and feelings for good reason.
God on the other hand knows and searches out our thoughts and feelings and intentions and He knows what you are thinking. You can run but you can not hide from the omniscient God. So if you really do not love someone that you tell, He knows it. If you do not respect your mother or father He knows it. If you do not have Jesus Christ as the first thing in your life, you are not fooling Him. If you worship other idols or images you are not fooling God. If you pretend to others that you have not committed murder, but you have contributed to an abortion, you are not fooling God. When you steal, no matter how little or how much He sees and knows about it all. If you commit adultery you may be fooling your spouse for a while, but you will never fool the Lord!
As believer's we have to be careful that our thoughts, and actions are in concert with our true feelings and beliefs. What you whisper will be shouted to God. What you do in the dark will be seen in His light, always. You need to be sincere and honest in your words, thoughts and actions. If you are not you will only be fooling yourself, but you will never fool God. Knowing that this is true, remember that God will reward you with WHATEVER YOU DESERVE! If that does not affect you and your relationship with God, you do not understand the truth for today! Be honest with yourself first, others next, and always with God!
