Proverbs 15:11
One
of the greatest mysteries, one which science will never be able to unravel, is
the character of life after death. We might be able to restart a heart with a defibrillator,
but we can’t send a camera beyond physical death to do exploration. And besides
that, even if science could send a camera, science would prejudice the
findings. It doesn’t support the ideas of heaven and hell, judgment and reward.
These are not something science is supposed to make judgments about.
But
physical death doesn’t stop the LORD from knowing. Since He invented both, and
is in charge of both, He knows them intimately. They carry no mystery to his
mind and heart. He is able to probe them. In fact, there is no need for Him to
probe since there is no barrier that can stop Him.
Our
proverb states that since the LORD is able to see clearly what death and
destruction are all about, He knows the human heart. He is able to see into us,
know our thoughts and intentions, and make judgments about who we are. And
remarkably, even though he knows us, He still loves us and wants us to draw
close to Him.
This
kind of knowledge can be very scary to lots of people. We all keep part of ourselves
under wraps, not willing to show everything. But the LORD sees it all.
But
we have nothing to fear. He knows our hearts.