Smile

Video records of every possible event are becoming a way of life.  Everywhere you look, someone has a phone with built in camera poised to record the moment.   A security camera on a porch, in a business, at the bank, at the gas station, in the park, walking down the street, driving on the highway or thru your own neighborhood,  have captured and recorded your actions. Like it or not.

A few years ago, I recall a report of a woman who was reported missing.  Within a few hours, reports were released showing her car at various locations during the day, thanks to video recordings.  I was amazed that activity could be tracked and accessed so quickly.

Cameras catch criminals in the act of committing crimes.  Cameras catch all sorts of activity, both good and bad.  Police cruisers are equipped with dash-cams, and some law enforcement officers even have body-cams.  A passerby may record a good deed, an amazing moment, a stunt or act of kindness, a child's birthday, a dance recital, a surprise birthday, a church service and chances are good the video is on social media, both recorded and live.  Reminds me of "Smile, you're on candid camera!"

We know we are being watched, right?  

The fact that we are being watched, should cause us to ponder our ways.  With or without a camera, our sins will surely find us out...the consequences alone will strangle us like a cord tightly wrapped.  Nothing is hidden.  Not from the camera and not from God.  Even if the camera fails to capture the whole scene, nothing escapes God.  From His perspective, every detail, every angle, every action is seen with perfect clarity...nothing escapes His view.  We may not care that our actions are captured on camera, but we should care that our Father in Heaven sees all and cause us to carefully consider our ways. 

On this Monday morning, take a few moments to consider your thoughts and actions...not for the sake of the perspective of the camera or the viral video...rather, consider that your actions will have an affect on someone else and on yourself...and are certainly seen.

“For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, And He ponders all his paths.”

Proverbs 5:21 NKJV

http://bible.com/114/pro.5.21.nkjv

“Mark well that GOD doesn’t miss a move you make; he’s aware of every step you take. The shadow of your sin will overtake you; you’ll find yourself stumbling all over yourself in the dark. Death is the reward of an undisciplined life; your foolish decisions trap you in a dead end.”

Proverbs 5:21-23 MSG

http://bible.com/97/pro.5.21-23.msg