Hebrews 4: 13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.

If this truth alone was to break in on the consciousness of every person on the earth we would have an entirely different world. We would honor God, love and be faithful to our spouses, bring up our children to know and love God, neighbors would love and help each other and there would be a redistribution of wealth so no one would go hungry, naked or homeless. Wars would cease.

Unfortunately, through our rejection of God’s way, we live in a messy world. Things happen all around us and to us over which we have little or no control. At other times we commit sin which leads us to feel remorse, and so we should because the Spirit of God brings conviction of sin. But we are not to allow ourselves to remain in that condition. “But if anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the Father in our defense, Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.” (See 1 John 2:1).

In the Book of Hebrews, the role the risen Lord has taken on in the behalf of believers is even more fully explained: “Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have an high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are – yet was without sin. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” (Hebrews 4: 14–16). Never wallow in defeat! Approach the Lord in true repentance, confess your sin and ask to be restored.