Job 1:8
The Lord said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, fearing God and turning away from evil.”
Have you ever considered that God is watching us? In the above text you have the introduction of the story of Job. Satan has wondered about the earth and is now appearing before God. God, to boast about Job, asks Satan if he has considered the greatness of Job - his willingness to fear God and live a blameless life in front of his fellow man. Satan has noticed Job and that is when the challenge begins. Satan gets permission from God to touch Job's life (his family and possessions) and then eventually his own body; yet, to spare his life. We know the rest of the story. Yet, God starts the entire episode of challenging Satan by noticing Job. God watches us. Notice the truth taught in these texts:
Amos 9:8 (In speaking to the nation of Judah)
“Behold, the eyes of the Lord God are on the sinful kingdom,
And I will destroy it from the face of the earth;
Nevertheless, I will not totally destroy the house of Jacob,”
Declares the Lord.
2 Chronicles 16:9 (In speaking to King David)
For the eyes of the Lord move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His. You have acted foolishly in this. Indeed, from now on you will surely have wars.”
We can either take comfort in God's eyes watching us, or we can stand in fright. The truth is that God observes man and can either boast of him or condemn him. God is not detached from us. God is engaged with us and watches us. That might be fearful.
Isaiah 29:15-16
Woe to those who deeply hide their plans from the Lord,
And whose deeds are done in a dark place,
And they say, “Who sees us?” or “Who knows us?”
You turn things around!
Shall the potter be considered as equal with the clay,
That what is made would say to its maker, “He did not make me”;
Or what is formed say to him who formed it, “He has no understanding”?
God made us. He can certainly see us. We can not hide from God. Imagine God saying to Satan, "Have you considered your servant ____________, he/she is blameless and upright and fears God." Imagine God putting your name in the blank. God knows if He can.
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