Daily Journal: 24 August

Seeing and Being Seen

2 Chronicles 16:9 (NASB)

For the eyes of the Lord roam throughout the earth, so that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His. 

The Lord casts His eyes across the earth, to receive worship from those who believe.

Does He find Acts 1:1-10 people, giving their worship to worry and doubt?

The Lord casts His eyes across the earth, to receive praise from the repentant.

Will He find Matthew 7:3-5 people, giving their praise to judgment and criticism?

The Lord casts His eyes across the earth, to receive honour from those who recognise Him.

Will He find Genesis 4:6-8 people, giving their offerings to anger and malice?

The Lord casts His eyes across the earth, to receive gratitude from those set free.

Will He find Romans 14:1-4 people, servants shaming and marginalising other servants?

The Lord casts His eyes across the earth, to receive acknowledgment of His commands.

Will He find Luke 6:35 people, showing love to the ungrateful?

The Lord casts His eyes across the earth, to receive reverence due His name.  

Will He find Psalm 25:14 people, who listen for His counsel?

The Lord casts His eyes across the earth, to receive the faith of His people.

Will He find Matthew 24:45-47 people, diligent in their assignments?

The Lord casts His eyes across the earth, to receive those who wait for Him.

Will He find John 14:1-3 people, still believing and ready to be received?

Hebrews 9:28 (MEV)

so Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many, and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin but to save those who eagerly wait for Him.