God's Glory Church

“For God will bring every case to judgment, and everything is secret – whether it is good or evil.” — Ecclesiastes 12:14

The thief broke into the phone repair shop, broke the window glass and began to put phones and other things in his pockets. He tried to hide his face from the surveillance camera by covering his head with a cardboard box. However, during the robbery, the box fell, revealing his face. In a few minutes, the store owner saw a video recording of the robbery, called the police, who arrested the robber near a nearby store. This story reminds us that every hidden sin will be revealed someday.

Human nature tries to hide its sins. Instead, in the book of Ecclesiastes, we read that we must obey God’s commandments, because every hidden thing will appear before His righteous gaze and receive a just judgment (Eccl. 12:14). The author wrote: “Fear God, and do His commandments, because this belongs to every person” (v. 13). Even the hidden things condemned by the Ten Commandments (Lev. 4:13) will not escape God’s judgment. God will judge every case, good or bad. But by His grace we can find forgiveness of our sins in Christ Jesus and His sacrifice for us (Eph. 2:4-5).

If we realize and internalize His commandments, it leads to a reverent fear of Him and a corresponding way of life. Let’s bring our sins to Him and feel His loving, all-forgiving heart again.

How do you maintain a reverent fear of God? What can you do this week to remember His commandments?

Dear God, I repent of my secret sins. Please look at me with mercy and help me live righteously before You.

Author: Marvin Williams