7-3-07 1 Peter 3: 12

1 Peter 3: 12 (NAS)
"FOR THE EYES OF THE LORD ARE UPON THE RIGHTEOUS, AND HIS EARS ATTEND TO THEIR PRAYER, BUT THE FACE OF THE LORD IS AGAINST THOSE WHO DO EVIL."
1 Peter 3: 12 (Philips)
For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, And his ears unto their supplication: But the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.

You know that you are never out of the Lord your God's sight. He always knows where you are and what you are doing, for He cares for you. You belong to Him; He is your Master and Lord. He knows you are righteous, even though there was evidence that proved otherwise. He has made you innocent, faultless, and blameless. You keep the commands of the Lord and you are virtuous. Daily you are being transformed and conformed wholly to God's will. Jesus Chrst, who accepts and approves of you, has paid the penalty for your sins, taking your sentence and punishment on Himself.

He is always listening for your cry. He understands and knows that you need His help. When you seek Him, entreating Him for His aid, He provides everything that you need or want. He already knows what you desire and long for. He also knows those areas in which Satan has bound you, putting you under the obligation of the Law. Since He has already fulfilled the Law's obligations with His own body and blood, He is quick to respond to your supplications. He wants you to lack for nothing.

However, when the Lord looks at the wicked, they dread seeing His face; for they see judgment and not acceptance registered there. They have not acknowledged Yeshua as their lord and master. They do not revere or honor Him. He has set Himself against them, for He has seen their evil deeds. Everything they do is destructive and troublesome. They are totally opposed to His will.