God Remembers

“but they do not realize that I remember all their evil deeds. Their sins engulf them; they are always before me.” – Hosea 7:2

Do I live in such a way believing that God sees my every word, action and deed? Do I take the time to live in the reality that God know everything about me? That He is watching me? That He never forgets our actions – good or evil?

The writer of Hebrews reminds us, “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.” (Heb 4:13) We can never hide from God. We can never go off radar. God being everywhere present is a part of His nature. It’s a part of His glory. There are no secrets to God. Did it ever occur to you that it never occurs to God? Not only does He see the present, but He can equally see the past and future. This is His glory and we ought to worship Him for it.

This is both a terrifying thing and a wonderful thing. It’s terrifying for the unbeliever. Because He is a just judge, no sin will go unpunished. God says vengeance belongs to Him (Rom 12), there will come a day in which He will judge the world and its inhabitants. Solomon said, “Fear God and keep His commandments, For this is man’s all. For God will bring every work into judgment, Including every secret thing, Whether good or evil.” (Eccles 12:13-14)

For those who have run for refuge to the cross of Jesus Christ, we have been forgiven and changed. God’s Spirit lives in us and is working out that salvation in every aspect of our lives. Because of our faith and repentance towards Jesus Christ, we no longer have to fear condemnation on judgment day. God will declare our sin as covered by the blood of the Messiah’s sacrifice. God has promised never to remember our sins against us again. That’s good news!

But that’s not all, God also promises to reward us for our obedience to Him. (The obedience that He Himself creates within us by the Spirit!) For us, God’s memory is a good thing. God never forgets our struggle to follow Jesus. He never forgets the little times we choose to obey when no one else sees. He never forgets one act of love or kindness. He sees and knows. He promises that nothing we suffer in this life as a Christian will compare to the reward He’s preparing for us when His kingdom comes.

So, consciously remember to walk in the light of God’s presence today. Believe and act that each choice has eternal consequences. Because it does!