Scoped

Several years ago, to determine a health problem, I was “scoped” in [what seemed] every possible way!  In the end, my doctor said all the scoped parts were identified, accounted for, and in good health.  What a relief especially when the news was delivered with such a high price tag ... and, not necessarily in money!

 

Imagine God "scoping" our inner most being.  Feeling a smidge ... uncomfortable?  Hebrews 4:12-13 explains it like this: "For the Word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.  And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to Whom we must give account."  The medical instruments could only see portions of me, but there is nothing hidden from The Father.  Every wrong motive, dishonorable thought, lie  embraced, secret habit – every hazed over and bedimmed sin exposed and visible to Him.  Uncomfortable should only begin to  describe how that makes us feel -- totally naked before Holy God.  Just like the good news of a medical report, there is spiritual redemption for things exposed: "Let us therefore come boldly to the Throne of Grace, that we may obtain Mercy and find Grace to help in time of need." (4:16)  Jesus Christ, our great High Priest, made redemption free and available.  That's the best possible news after a good scopin'.