Proverbs 5:21-23 (ESV)
21 For a man’s ways are before the eyes of the Lord,
and he ponders all his paths.
22 The iniquities of the wicked ensnare him,
and he is held fast in the cords of his sin.
23 He dies for lack of discipline,
and because of his great folly he is led astray.
The woman who lives in darkness, enslaved by her sin, is like an animal caught in a hunter’s trap. Having rejected the protection of wisdom, she walks toward her own death. Everyone, even those disobedient to God’s plan for humanity, are under the watchful eye of the Lord. God sees in the light and in the dark, and he is aware of everything that occurs in the universe. God knows not only what will happen in our lives, but what may happen as well. He knows every outcome of every circumstance, actual or potential. For those who reject the Lord, this all-knowing nature or “omniscience” of God should inspire great terror, as each person will give an account to him for every deed, every word, every thought, and every motive. But God’s omniscience should bring great comfort to those who have made peace with God through repentance and faith in his Son. He knows everything we have ever done, along with everything we will ever do, yet he chose to save us from our sins and make us holy in Jesus. If you feel discouraged, remember that nothing you think or do takes him by surprise. Be honest, and pour your heart out before him today.