Do you ever wonder what kinds of critters invade your yard once darkness settles in?
My wife, Diana, has found a new source of entertainment by scanning the overnight footage of our recently installed security camera. Even in winter, you'd expect to see birds and squirrels. But the camera also captured the image of a fox in our yard on two consecutive occasions.
The first visit was at 2:30 am. The next night, he came much earlier—10:16 pm. But in both cases, his (her?) bushy tail made a strong statement against the blanket of white snow. Amazing what a camera and a little curiosity turn up.
Though they may be quick and sly, foxes are no match for an HD camera with color night vision. The image of that fox reminds us of our foolishness as believers when we convince ourselves we can live parts of our lives in “private":
- A “quiet” indulgence.
- A “secret” sin.
- A “strictly personal” thought.
But none of these things exist! Unlike our security camera (which occasionally hiccups or disconnects from Wi-Fi), there is no "service interruption" with the All-Seeing Almighty.
Shouldn't that influence the videos we watch, the books we read, and the places we go? Shouldn't that affect our conversations and even our aspirations?
The old children’s chorus comes to mind: “For the Father up above is looking down in love, so be careful little feet where you go.”
You might be sly as a fox.
But you are never unseen.
“For all that is secret will eventually be brought into the open, and everything that is concealed will be brought to light and made known to all.” —Luke 8:17
