神的眼目鑒察世人(伯七)

人算甚麼?你竟看他為大,將他放在心上,每早鑒察他,時刻試驗他。(伯 7:17-18) 

相比這浩瀚廣袤的宇宙,人類僅是渺小的存在,可是神卻時刻看顧這樣卑微的我們,在神的眼中,人是何等的貴重,並且將我們放在祂的心上,鑒察我們、試驗我們。 

耶和華的眼目無處不在;惡人善人,他都鑒察。(箴 15:3) 有一首兒童詩歌叫做《我在做什麼》,歌詞中提到,不論我們「做什麼、說什麼、看什麼、想什麼」,神都在鑒察著我們。 
警察可以透過監視器來調閱犯罪者行蹤,所以有些罪犯會確認監視器位置,找尋監錄死角來進行犯罪。我們的神時刻鑒察我們的一舉一動,神的眼目無處不在,萬物在神眼前都是赤露、敞開的,任何心思意念、行為舉止都無法在神面前隱藏,沒有死角可以讓我們躲避神的眼目。 

你到何時才轉眼不看我,才任憑我咽下唾沫呢?鑒察人的主啊,我若有罪,於你何妨?為何以我當你的箭靶子,使我厭棄自己的性命?(伯 7:19-20) 
同樣,約伯也明白人的渺小,知道神的鑒察,約伯努力想要貼近神的心,卻還是無法明白神的意思;人是多麼的微小!為何神要如此仔細察看我們的過犯,在約伯呼求之時卻不救拔他,也因著神的安靜、沉默,約伯寧願神轉臉不向他,渴望有個喘息的機會。 然而,神看重我們每個人,祂的鑒察不是為了懲治,而是飽含著公義、慈愛與憐憫,神看我們何其貴重,所以我們也要認清自己的身分,明白自己的角色,身為神的兒女,在這悖逆的世代中,我們該要如何行才能達到完全,是我們要思考,並且學習的。 

願我們能效法大衛的禱告,每日向神呼求: 
神啊,求你鑒察我,知道我的心思,試煉我,知道我的意念,看在我裡面有什麼惡行沒有,引導我走永生的道路。(詩 139:23-24) 

by 陳靜雯

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God’s Eyes Search the Hearts of All (Job 7) 


August 29, 2025


“What is man, that you make so much of him, and that you set your heart on him, visit him every morning and test him every moment??” (Job 7:17–18)


When we consider the vastness of the universe, humanity seems so small, so fragile. And yet, God watches over us—these humble beings—with unwavering attention. In His eyes, we are precious. He sets His heart on us, examines us, and tests us daily.


“The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good.” (Proverbs 15:3)


There’s a children’s song called “What Am I Doing?” It reminds us that no matter what we do, say, see, or think—God is watching. Just as police use surveillance cameras to track criminals, and some try to find blind spots to avoid detection, we must remember: there are no blind spots with God. His gaze is everywhere. Everything is laid bare before Him—our thoughts, our actions, our motives. Nothing can be hidden.


“How long will you not look away from me nor leave me alone till I swallow my spit? If I sin, what do I do to you, you watcher of mankind? Why have you made me your mark? Why have I become a burden to you?” (Job 7:19–20)


Job understood how small we are. He knew God sees all. He longed to draw near to God, yet couldn’t grasp His ways. Why would God examine us so closely, especially when He seems silent in our suffering? Job wished God would turn His face away, just for a moment, so he could breathe. But even in that cry, we see the truth: God’s watchfulness is not harsh or punitive. It is filled with justice, mercy, and love. He values each of us deeply.


So let us remember who we are—children of God. In a world that resists Him, we must ask: How should we live to be blameless before Him? This is a question worth pondering, and a path worth learning.


May we follow David’s prayer, seeking God daily:

"Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!" (Psalm 139:23–24)


by  Chen Jing-Wen

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