What is said in the dark?

Reading: Job 13-14 and Luke 12

Scripture: Luke 12:3, Therefore whatever you have said in the dark shall be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in private rooms shall be proclaimed on the housetops.

Thoughts:  When this passage was written people had a greater sense that what was done in private would stay there, it was much less likely that someone would overhear or see what was done in those dark and private places. The idea of this being said or done in secret being broadcast to their neighbors let alone the world was absurd. Yet in today's connected society, there are many private things that are broadcast to the world whether wanted or not. Between all our devices listening to us and those things we voluntarily put out for consumption, we are in a society that really has little privacy. What are we saying in the dark? Are we tearing down? Are we pointing fingers? Are we lusting after others? Even if we can keep those sins hidden this side of eternity, the Father knows. Let our private talk and actions be worthy of being broadcast to the world.

Prayer: Father God, you know what is done in the dark and what is said in private. I confess that there is sin in my darkness and private time. I ask for your forgiveness and ask for your help to turn from those thoughts words and actions that take me from your presence. I ask that you help me see the root cause of these things so that I can find a way to combat the problem with your power and strength. Help me to hear who you say I am and not listen to the world or myself. Lead me in your ways.