Recently, the Canadian conservative government abandoned its controversial and much – maligned internet surveillance bill, which it had hoped would help stop child pornographers. Whatever the merits or inherent dangers of the proposed bill were, its goal was commendable – to help protect children from sexual predators. Whatever one’s position on this bill, its demise will, among other things, make it possible for many offenders to stay hidden. But though we may be able to hide from big brother, we cannot hide from the all seeing eye of our Heavenly Father. The Psalmist wrote, “The Lord looks down from heaven. He sees all the sons of men…and observes all their deeds…” Somewhat disturbing? But wait – though He sees all, He is “the God of all comfort.” He is compassionate and longsuffering and abundant in mercy. Please don’t turn from Him, but let’s run to Him for forgiveness and the peace only He can give.

Pastor Alex Rockwell