Eyes in the Sky!

'Eyes-in-the-sky' is a term popularised by the casinos of Vegas! Something about gambling, probably the presence of large amounts of money, seems to encourage people to cheat, steal, or scam their way into a jackpot, instead of trying to win by random chance. That is why casinos spend a lot of time, effort, and money on security. That was the industry that pioneered the use of elaborate surveillance systems known as the "eyes-in-the-sky" that allows security personnel to watch the entire casino at once. Cameras in the ceiling watch every table, every slot, including the restaurants and coffee shops to spot the cheats! These days since cameras have become very cheap, we find them in unnecessary places too!

The Bible says in Psalm 34:15 that, "The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous …". Some think that the eyes of the Lord are always looking at them to find fault with them. They believe that the Lord is just waiting for them to make a mistake so that He can punish them! But the Bible does not support that interpretation! The Bible gives a reason in 2 Chronicles 16:9, "For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him. …." The primary reason for His eyes watching us to strengthen us when we need help and to protect us. The Bible says in Psalm 121:4, "Behold, He who keeps Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep." Proverbs 15:3 says, "The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good." Punishing us is not His primary focus at all.

What then must we do at times of trials and temptation? Look to the Lord. The Psalmist declares in Psalm 18:36, "You enlarged my path under me, so my feet did not slip." In Psalm 94:18, he says, "If I say, "My foot slips," Your mercy, O LORD, will hold me up." He aims to save us from our sinful nature and the snares of this world. 1 Peter 3:12 says, "For the eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their prayers… ."

My friend, fix your gaze upon the Lord. The Lord is watching over us only to answer us when we call for His ears are always open our cry! (Psalm 34:15b).

Categories: Weekly DevotionalsAuthor: Hephzibah StephenDate: 26th November 2019 Share: newsletterDisplay date: 27th November 2019

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