O let the evil of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous, you who test the minds and hearts, O righteous God.
Psalm 7:9
As I read this passage, I feel it’s saying that God tests our hearts and minds constantly and hope that we will make the right decisions. Remember that your thoughts, feelings and even intentions are never hidden from God; they are like an open book. This can either be terrifying or comforting, as God also knows our motives and there is no place to hide them away from him, leaving no way to pretend we can “get away” with sin.
At the same time, that very same knowledge gives us comfort, knowing that we do not have to put up a front to impress God. Instead, we can trust him to help us work through our weaknesses in order to serve him as he planned. When we truly follow God, He rewards our efforts as we must remember God will execute the final justice even if it’s not during our lifetime. We can be assured that God will be fair if we continue to involve Him in our activities.
Jamie Alford Steuart
