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naked before GOD

Hebrews 4:13
"Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in His sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of Him with whom we have to do."

The Third Petition, from the Lord's Prayer is “Thy Will Be Done...” How do you know what God's will is? We have natural revelation, which we can discern by looking at the world around us and by looking within ourselves. GOD also gives us SPECIAL REVELATION. This comes to us in the form of inspired Scripture. In the Holy Bible, GOD shares knowledge we can only know if He tells us. For instance, the Trinity and justification by grace through faith in Christ would be impossible to “figure out” on our own. So, we read the Holy Bible. Is what you are doing consistent with the word of God? Check yourself with the Holy Scriptures. Your feelings will tell you one thing and may not be in line with God's plan. Where is God leading you? Where is God leading the church?

Yesterday we turned to the Book of Hebrews. A great verse that clearly gives personal attributes to the Holy Scriptures. The word is “quick” (that is, living), “powerful” (or, active—mighty in operation.), “able to discern the thoughts of the heart.”

We are getting the idea that GOD is aware of all people's insincerity, unbelief, and hypocrisy. Everybody's heart and mind are an open book to GOD. It's never a good idea to try to deceive GOD. The verse turned ominous as GOD'S word is said to be "sharper than any twoedged sword." Obviously, a metaphor that it would separate the joints, and pierce through the very bones to the marrow. It seems to penetrate the very essence of the soul, and lay it all open to the view of GOD.

Today's verse says that we are "naked and opened unto the eyes of" GOD. We are rightfully afraid to be judged by GOD for our actions. We should also be taken aback that GOD will judge us on our motivations and desires. We need to redouble our efforts to align our hearts and minds to GOD'S will.
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