Does God Really See And Hear 'What's Done In The Dark?'

There is one last point that needs to be made. I want you to look at this verse in the New Living Translation but I want to add the first part of verse 18.

After we read Luke 8:17 (For all that is secret will eventually be brought into the open, and everything that is concealed will be brought to light and made known to all), the next verse (Luke 8:18) begins with: So pay attention to how you hear.

That word “hear” can also be translated give heed or listen. Jesus is desiring that you pay close attention to what he just said. In doing this, my question then is: how do you avoid dark or secret deeds from taking root in your life? You already know that God sees and hears what’s done in the dark, so how do you make sure you are doing the right things? Here are three suggestions:

1. Accountability – Make sure there are people in your life who can ask you tough questions about what you do and say when no one is around. The goal of accountability is to keep you accountable—and it works. Do you ever notice how people who drive above the speed limit slow down when they see a police officer? You know why? Accountability. Wisely choose people in your life who will help you stay the course.

2. Transparency – Honest accountability is of no value if there is no transparency. This means there have to be people in your life with whom you can be completely honest, without fear of judgment. This doesn’t mean they won’t correct you, but they won’t judge you. Most people hide things because they are worried about how they will be perceived.

If you are struggling, you’re struggling. If you are fighting, you’re fighting. If you are tired and weak, you’re tired and weak. Regardless of where you are (and we all go through these places, myself included) make sure there are people in your life that will allow you to have complete transparency.

3. Humility – Finally, live in humility. Recognize that you are just as vulnerable to deeds and words in the dark as everyone else. Let this humility cause you to be more watchful so your pride doesn’t make you a victim.

Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path. And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself. – Galatians 6:1 (NLT, emphasis added)

Prayer to Live in the Light

But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. – 1 John 1:7

Lord, help me to walk in the light. Help me to have pure fellowship with you and other believers that comes with no hidden agendas or animosities. Also, help me to walk in the freedom of your grace. To keep my thoughts, words, and ways pure and to keep my feet from walking into dark, sinful places. Let everything that is done in private be pleasing to you—bringing you true honor and true glory. In Jesus name, amen.

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