The following is titled “A LOYAL HEART”.

For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him.  1 Chronicles 16:9a KJV

Henry & Richard Blackaby wrote:

   If your heart is loyal to God, you do not have to look for Him, He is already looking for you! God told King Asa that He continuously watches for those who are steadfast in their commitment to Him. When He finds them, He makes His presence powerfully evident to them. King Asa had experienced God’s awesome power when he faced a menacing army from Ethiopia (2 Chron. 14:9—see below). God gave Asa victory, despite the overwhelming odds he faced. In spite of this miracle, the next time Asa faced an enemy he failed to trust God. Even though the army Asa faced was smaller than the one God had previously defeated, Asa’s faith in God faltered. God encouraged Asa to take courage in knowing that God never rests or sleeps. He is never distracted, but diligently seeks individuals whose hearts are completely committed to Him.

   Life’s challenges sometimes seem impossible. Do you feel you are too weak to fight the battle? Don’t give up! Keep your heart loyal to God, for He constantly watches over you, and He desires to demonstrate His strength in your life. God is willing and just as capable of giving you victory in your current challenge as He was with those in times past. The question is not whether God is looking for His people, but whether His people are seeking Him. Take comfort in God’s promise that He watches over you and He wants to give you victory.

And there came out against them Zerah the Ethiopian with an host of a thousand thousand, and three hundred chariots; and came unto Mareshah.  2 Chronicles 14:9  KJV

This is titled “ULTIMATE ACCOUNTABILITY” and is taken from one of my daily devotional books.

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.  Hebrews 4:13  KJV

Men in the church often have accountability partners to remind them of the grace God has instilled in their hearts. They meet often, discuss the important news in their lives, and care for one another. Before any other human being, God is our ultimate accountability partner. As the verse says, ”that is not manifest in his sight.”  We don’t even have to tell him about something for him to know about it. We are accountable to him because of his perfect knowledge.

   The words of Hebrews are graphic: “all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him.” No matter our shame or the disgusting nature of what we have done, Jesus knows. He knows, and we have only to confess and trust in his forgiveness. Whether it happened in our heads or in our solitude, there is no point hiding it from God.

May these “Words of Thought” be a blessing unto you.
Troy Chandler
Chaplain, Army of Trans-Mississippi