The “what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas” code was broken recently when someone partying with Prince Harry snapped cell-phone photos of the naked royal in a hotel suite after a game of ‘strip billiards.’ The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority [LVCVA] isn’t taking this violation lightly. “Las Vegas is about adult freedom,” is LVCVA spokeswoman Courtney Fitzgerald’s response. “It’s important for friends to know what activities can be shared publicly and what activities are protected by the code.”
The city tourism arm has launched an ad campaign condemning the person or persons who took the photos of Harry that wound up being video-cast and viewed around the world. The ad urges defenders of “what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas” to sign a pledge to keep Vegas indiscretions in Vegas and to report offenders who share embarrassing Vegas pictures on Facebook. Britain’s Daily Mail reports that Virgin Holidays is seeing increased demand for Sin City air/hotel packages since Harry cavorted around pool tables and cued up in the buff.
But before these faddish/impressionistic types book their reservation, they should think deeply about the reality behind a short-lived hedonistic romp in Las Vegas… Here it is: Psalm 90:8, “You [God] have set our iniquities before You, our secret sins in the light of Your presence.” Hebrews 4:13, “Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of Him to Whom we must give an account.” 2 Corinthians 4:2, “We have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the Word of God.” Proverbs 15:3, “The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.”
Does it really matter who else does not know where you were or what you did whether in Vegas or anywhere else on earth? The fact is, we must all give an account to the only One who truly knows and the One who truly cares about the character of your life on earth and your destiny in the greater life to come. It was the young Scottish preacher Peter Marshall who offered this counsel: “When asked about whether or not to engage in a questionable activity, ask yourself this question: Of what shall I think of such a thing in my dying hour?”
Pray with me… Father, there is no escaping Your watchful eye. Your Word reminds us that Your eyes are upon us from the beginning of the year even until the end of the year. And that is not threatening to those of us who know Your love and grace in Jesus Christ for we are your children by Your choice and ours. Mature love for You has cast out all our fear. We have no secrets from you Lord. You are not only the silent Observer of our daily activities; you are the Discerner of the thoughts and intents of our hearts. We are secure in You. In the name of Jesus our Lord, amen.
Blessings,
Pastor Ken
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