We're never alone

Have you ever stopped and asked yourself why we tend to do immoral and selfish things when we're alone, or believe no one will catch us in the act? I think I have the answer. It's because we truly believe we're alone, and that no one WILL catch us. The problem with that thinking of course, is that one of God's attributes is that He is omnipresent. Scripture goes on and on about the fact that we cannot hide from God, and that God knows and sees all, even when we're alone. It is surprising that Christians still fall into this thinking. We tend to sin and behave badly when we're in the privacy of our homes where no one else can see us. Would I treat my wife and children differently if I truly understood that God is right there with us? If Jesus was present bodily, would I say and do things the same way I do them now? Of course not. So why is it that I don't act that way all the time? In my mind I understand the attributes of God, but in my heart I somehow think that no one is looking, and that my actions will go unnoticed.

Colossians 4:1 states: "Masters, treat your slaves justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven." While this is talking about how someone in charge should not abuse their power over those in their charge, for God is their Master, and He is aware of what we're doing...all the time! You don't have to look too far or hard to find instances where church-going people look and act like they are walking with Christ, yet in their personal lives, they look and act more wickedly than those that are not Christian. These people are either ignorant of God's attributes, or they think that because they are Christians, they are forgiven for their trespasses, so they can sin all the more (God forbid! as Paul would say.)

When frustration sets in, and I'm about to say something or do something that may be questionable, I try to take a second and remind myself that God is watching, that God is present, and that I will answer for what I'm about to say or do. If Jesus were standing before me, would I say what I want to say?? Would Jesus be happy with how I handle a difficult situation?

We play a vital part in our sanctification (becoming more like Christ). The Holy Spirit convicts us of our sins, and we in turn repent and follow Him. We can fail at times, but inevitably we will return if we are truly His. Our sanctification will move along more quickly if we can remember that we're never alone.