Several months ago, I took in a grand view of London atop the “London Eye,” notably the tallest Ferris wheel in Europe. 1800 tons heavy, the whole contraption is supported on a single A-frame on one side only. On the circumference of the wheel are 30-odd air-conditioned capsules, each capable of carrying 25. A single revolution, for which one pays about US$30, takes about 30 minutes. The Eye is one of the most popular attractions in London; roughly 3 million enjoy the ride each year. The reason for its popularity is the remarkable view of London that one experiences 500 feet up in the air in that revolving contrivance. Sitting on the South Bank of the Thames, adjacent to the Westminster Bridge, the Eye offers a grand panorama of the that magnificent city. Truly spectacular. And rightly named—the Eye!
The eye of the omniscient God has a remarkable and spectacular view as well—of all things and everyone. ALL and EVERY!
Unfortunately, much of what God sees is highly distasteful to Him. The litany of human misdeeds recorded in the Bible is striking. The recurrent statements that Israel’s actions were evil in the eyes of the Lord batter like a staccato of hammer blows.
Indeed, no one seems to have worried about God’s eyes at all.
Things didn’t get better after that. Israel’s subsequent demand for a king was evil in God’s eyes as well.
And those kings? Here are the first three—Saul, David, and Solomon.
And so on for the rest of the history of Israel. Ditto for the rest of humankind!
But God continues to observe. He constantly watches. His eyes are open. And upon those who fear the Lord, His eye looks favorably.
He watches out for them. He listens to them.
He cares for them.
On such is the focus of the Lord’s eyes. Blessed are they!
Those who have placed their trust in Christ, have already found favor in God’s eyes. And, now, in the strength of the indwelling Spirit, they seek daily to be pleasing to Him.
In His eyes!
The eye of the omniscient God has a remarkable and spectacular view as well—of all things and everyone. ALL and EVERY!
And there is no creature
hidden from His sight,
but all things are open
and laid bare
to the eyes of Him ….
Hebrews 4:13
hidden from His sight,
but all things are open
and laid bare
to the eyes of Him ….
Hebrews 4:13
Unfortunately, much of what God sees is highly distasteful to Him. The litany of human misdeeds recorded in the Bible is striking. The recurrent statements that Israel’s actions were evil in the eyes of the Lord batter like a staccato of hammer blows.
The sons of Israel
did what was
evil in the eyes of the LORD,
and forgot the LORD their God ….
Judges 3:7
(and 2:11; and 3:7; and 4:1; and 6:1; and …)
did what was
evil in the eyes of the LORD,
and forgot the LORD their God ….
Judges 3:7
(and 2:11; and 3:7; and 4:1; and 6:1; and …)
Indeed, no one seems to have worried about God’s eyes at all.
In those days
there was no king in Israel;
everyone did what was right
in his own eyes.
Judges 21:25
there was no king in Israel;
everyone did what was right
in his own eyes.
Judges 21:25
Things didn’t get better after that. Israel’s subsequent demand for a king was evil in God’s eyes as well.
… your wickedness is great
which you have done
in the eyes of the LORD
by asking for yourselves a king.
1 Samuel 12:17
which you have done
in the eyes of the LORD
by asking for yourselves a king.
1 Samuel 12:17
And those kings? Here are the first three—Saul, David, and Solomon.
Why then did you [Saul]
not obey the voice of the LORD,
but … do what was evil
in the eyes of the LORD?
1 Samuel 15:19
Why have you [David]
despised the word of the LORD
by doing evil in His eyes?
2 Samuel 12:9
Solomon did what was evil
in the eyes of the LORD.
1 Kings 11:6
not obey the voice of the LORD,
but … do what was evil
in the eyes of the LORD?
1 Samuel 15:19
Why have you [David]
despised the word of the LORD
by doing evil in His eyes?
2 Samuel 12:9
Solomon did what was evil
in the eyes of the LORD.
1 Kings 11:6
And so on for the rest of the history of Israel. Ditto for the rest of humankind!
But God continues to observe. He constantly watches. His eyes are open. And upon those who fear the Lord, His eye looks favorably.
Behold, the eye of the LORD
is on those who fear Him.
Psalm 33:18
is on those who fear Him.
Psalm 33:18
He watches out for them. He listens to them.
The eyes of the LORD
are toward the righteous
And His ears are open to their cry.
Psalm 34:15
are toward the righteous
And His ears are open to their cry.
Psalm 34:15
He cares for them.
For the eyes of the LORD
move to and fro
throughout the earth
that He may strongly support
those whose heart is completely His.
2 Chronicles 16:9
move to and fro
throughout the earth
that He may strongly support
those whose heart is completely His.
2 Chronicles 16:9
On such is the focus of the Lord’s eyes. Blessed are they!
Those who have placed their trust in Christ, have already found favor in God’s eyes. And, now, in the strength of the indwelling Spirit, they seek daily to be pleasing to Him.
Finally then, brothers and sisters,
we request and exhort you
in the Lord Jesus,
that … you ought to walk
and please God
… that you excel still more.
1 Thessalonians 4:1
we request and exhort you
in the Lord Jesus,
that … you ought to walk
and please God
… that you excel still more.
1 Thessalonians 4:1
In His eyes!
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1 comment:
Abe, thank you for reminding us that our God reigns, He watches as He also watches over us...such love "that will not let me go" to put it in the words of the hymnist.
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