Hot Mic

“He who planted the ear, does he not hear? He who formed the eye, does he not see?” Psalm 94:9 ESV

            A most entertaining aspect of any sporting event is to hear firsthand sounds of the game from the players themselves. The NFL has captured and perfected this better than any other sport as their experience with it spans over fifty years. That is not to say other major sports have not made inroads in their own unique style. Major League Baseball, for example, has dugout interviews with mangers and players, and on occasion has conversed with players on the field during a game. And what is more exciting than hearing and seeing the competitiveness on a NBA court.

            Although entertaining, a drawback to this feature is the vulnerability of some to express a thought or opinion, either intentional or unintentional, in which they would like to have back. For the most part, those who participate in this venture are well aware of the hot mic in their presence.  But at times words are expressed as if no one is listening, as if no one is around to hear their voice.

            All of us can relate to have misspoken at one time or another. We regret what had been said and the consequences it caused with the harm it had done. The psalmist reminds us it is not only those around us who here our words, but there is one who always hears. There is one who is always listening. The Lord God not only hears all we say, but He sees all we do, even when there is no one around. God has the ultimate “hot mic” along with His “all seeing surveillance camera.”

            This should not only serve as a warning to us, but also a comfort. May our conduct bring glory to God through our speech and actions encouraging others and leading them to Jesus Christ.