David said to the Philistine, "You come against me with the sword and sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. This day the Lord will hand you over to me...So David triumphed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him. ~ 1 Samuel 17:45-46, 50
There are many things in this world that come against us with the purpose to destroy us. The question of how we will deal with these forces is answered in two ways. 1) What has our "training" been like? "Train even your weaklings to be warriors," (Joel 3:10). All of us are trained for the things God has in store for us. It may not be equal to the formal education or parenting that others have received. But God does not follow man's rules for "training." In fact, when we are first introduced to David, who would later become king, his own father disregards him as one who tends sheep (see 1 Samuel 16:11). But God said, "Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart," (1 Samuel 16:7). Through shepherding, God had been training David for the things He would call Him to do later. For example, David had to keep a watchful eye out for many predators, and when the did come, he had to physically fight them off. He also had to know how to tend, feed, and care for the many in his flock. Even if it wasn't as glamorous as some, David still received all the training he would need to take the next step when God called him.
2) Who is fighting for us and with us? In 1 Samuel 17, David said tot he army of giants that he was not afraid of them because he knew he wasn't fighting alone. He said, "I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel," (v 45). When we fight the things that are against God and against His will for our lives, we do not fight alone. God never wanted us to feel helpless in the face of battle, so He described in detail our weapons of warfare (see Ephesians 6:10-20).
The bottom line is that when God calls you, He prepares, trains, and equips you and He never sends you out alone. Know that whatever you are facing, whatever you may be fighting, God is with you. Always.
The Lord himself goes before you and he will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. ~ Deuteronomy 31:8
Friday, October 29, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Yet this I Call to Mind
Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope ~ Lamentations 3:21
When we're down, things aren't going our way, or we're under attack--specifically in our health, our finances, or our families--it's easier to become consumed by thoughts of how life will let you down and keep you there. But we've got to remember what Ephesians 6:12 tells us: "Our struggle is not against flesh and blood...but against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." We're not fighting with bill collectors, parents, in-laws, spouses, co-workers, etc. We are fighting the enemy. But it's ok, because Jesus has already given us the victory and to win this battle, we must pray and fast and remember. We must call to our remembrance all the things that God has already done and won for us. He's loved us, saved us, and rescued us more than once. When we're in life's pits, we need to remember all He has done for us.
We have a choice. We are able to choose to think on the positive or the negative; we can choose to remember God's promises or life's let downs. In making the choice to remember the things of God, it is in that where we can hope, as the scripture says.
So practice today, and in the days to come. When your boss gets on your nerves and things aren't panning out the way you think they should, practice remembering God's promises. Hang them up in your home, your office, wherever you will see them, breathe in His life-giving presence, and find peace in a God who loves you.
When we're down, things aren't going our way, or we're under attack--specifically in our health, our finances, or our families--it's easier to become consumed by thoughts of how life will let you down and keep you there. But we've got to remember what Ephesians 6:12 tells us: "Our struggle is not against flesh and blood...but against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." We're not fighting with bill collectors, parents, in-laws, spouses, co-workers, etc. We are fighting the enemy. But it's ok, because Jesus has already given us the victory and to win this battle, we must pray and fast and remember. We must call to our remembrance all the things that God has already done and won for us. He's loved us, saved us, and rescued us more than once. When we're in life's pits, we need to remember all He has done for us.
We have a choice. We are able to choose to think on the positive or the negative; we can choose to remember God's promises or life's let downs. In making the choice to remember the things of God, it is in that where we can hope, as the scripture says.
So practice today, and in the days to come. When your boss gets on your nerves and things aren't panning out the way you think they should, practice remembering God's promises. Hang them up in your home, your office, wherever you will see them, breathe in His life-giving presence, and find peace in a God who loves you.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
See
Now Jericho was tightly shut up because of the Israelites. No one went out and no one came in. Then the Lord said to Joshua, "See, I have delivered Jericho into your hands, along with its king and its fighting men." ~ Joshua 6:1-2
I was in my car the other day when I heard on of Jayar's daughters telling a story on the JoyFM, and I thought to myself, "When did we stop telling amazing stories with giants and princesses and magical lands? When did we become too 'grown-up'?" I, personally, am a huge fan of happy endings. If it ends poorly or has a sad ending, the whole movie was a waste, to me. I prefer larger-than-life, too-good-to-be-true stories. I believe God does, too, but He likes to be the author, making them all happen.
In the scripture above, we read that Jericho was so shut up that no one went in and no one came out; there was not the slightest weakness to be found. But that doesn't matter to God; for He is a God of bigger ideas and better endings. Given the scene, God simply said to Joshua, "See." He said, "Know, look, realize, become aware; I have done this thing for you. Can you see it in your mind's eye? Can you live it in your heart? Can you taste the victory, yet?" To some degree, God calls all of us to "see," for we serve an invisible God; one who is not discovered, realized, or known with our five senses. It is only by faith that we can see and know God.
I once heard someone say, "If you can dream it, you can do it." The Bible goes a step further, and says that God "calls things that are not as though they were," (Romans 4:17). That day, standing before the walls of Jericho, God said to Joshua, "See, I have delivered Jericho into your hands." He didn't say, "I will;" He said, "I have."
What is your Jericho? What do you need to "see" God deliver into your hands? Is it a debt that seems insurmountable? Is it a conflict in your marriage or with your kids? Is it a weight or health issue? It is an addiction? Whatever it is, God does not say, "Your problem is too big for Me." No, He says, "See, I have given you this thing. I have delivered it into your hands." Our job is not to worry about how God will get it done, but to see and know and envision that it is done. Our job is to call it done, to claim it done, to see it done.
Lord, thank you that you have delivered this thing into our hands. Help us today to envision what that looks, feels, tastes like. Help us to experience it as done. I thank you, Father, that it is already done in our lives. In Jesus' Name I pray, Amen.
I was in my car the other day when I heard on of Jayar's daughters telling a story on the JoyFM, and I thought to myself, "When did we stop telling amazing stories with giants and princesses and magical lands? When did we become too 'grown-up'?" I, personally, am a huge fan of happy endings. If it ends poorly or has a sad ending, the whole movie was a waste, to me. I prefer larger-than-life, too-good-to-be-true stories. I believe God does, too, but He likes to be the author, making them all happen.
In the scripture above, we read that Jericho was so shut up that no one went in and no one came out; there was not the slightest weakness to be found. But that doesn't matter to God; for He is a God of bigger ideas and better endings. Given the scene, God simply said to Joshua, "See." He said, "Know, look, realize, become aware; I have done this thing for you. Can you see it in your mind's eye? Can you live it in your heart? Can you taste the victory, yet?" To some degree, God calls all of us to "see," for we serve an invisible God; one who is not discovered, realized, or known with our five senses. It is only by faith that we can see and know God.
I once heard someone say, "If you can dream it, you can do it." The Bible goes a step further, and says that God "calls things that are not as though they were," (Romans 4:17). That day, standing before the walls of Jericho, God said to Joshua, "See, I have delivered Jericho into your hands." He didn't say, "I will;" He said, "I have."
What is your Jericho? What do you need to "see" God deliver into your hands? Is it a debt that seems insurmountable? Is it a conflict in your marriage or with your kids? Is it a weight or health issue? It is an addiction? Whatever it is, God does not say, "Your problem is too big for Me." No, He says, "See, I have given you this thing. I have delivered it into your hands." Our job is not to worry about how God will get it done, but to see and know and envision that it is done. Our job is to call it done, to claim it done, to see it done.
Lord, thank you that you have delivered this thing into our hands. Help us today to envision what that looks, feels, tastes like. Help us to experience it as done. I thank you, Father, that it is already done in our lives. In Jesus' Name I pray, Amen.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Cement
Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God. ~ Romans 10:17
When you hear a word or promise or truth from God what do you do next? That next step can make all the difference in the world. The Bible tells us that if "you confess with your mouth...and believe in your heart..." it will be cemented as truth in your life, (see Romans 10:9-10). The word "confession" means to declare it and when we declare it, we own it (dictionary.com). This is why it is so important to confess, or to speak, only that which is God's Truth and will for your life. If we start to confess or speak lies, then we will begin to own them and they will become our reality.
Confession is much like using cement. Now, the dictionary says that cement is "used as a building material...used especially...for making things adhere...[to] bind or unite." So, if what I speak out of my mouth is going to bind itself to me, I should probably think before I speak. When you hear or read about God's truth or God's will for your life, speak those things out of your mouth--confess them--and they will become united with you. The flip side, however, means that when you hear a lie, don't speak it out of your mouth so that it won't become bonded or united with you.
Consider this: cement is "used as a building material," (dictionary.com). If confessing is like using cement, then what you speak out of your mouth is going to build physical results into your life. For example, you can determine the condition of your mind through what you speak: "I have the mind of Christ," (1 Corinthians 2:16); "No weapon formed against me shall prosper," (Isaiah 54:17); "I am more than a conqueror" (Romans 8:37); "I am the head and not the tail, above and not beneath," (Deuteronomy 28:13); "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength," (Philippians 4:13). When you speak out these truths over your life, then you start to hear them, and then you start to believe them, and then you start to act on them. That is why the Bible says, "Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God." When you speak, you build up your faith--the things you know and believe in. When you speak, you begin to listen to (or to hear) what you are saying. When you start to hear it, then you start to believe it. Once you get one truth down, the next truth becomes easier to believe, and to believe for your own life.
So ask yourself, "What things am I cementing into my life?" The answer will change your world!
When you hear a word or promise or truth from God what do you do next? That next step can make all the difference in the world. The Bible tells us that if "you confess with your mouth...and believe in your heart..." it will be cemented as truth in your life, (see Romans 10:9-10). The word "confession" means to declare it and when we declare it, we own it (dictionary.com). This is why it is so important to confess, or to speak, only that which is God's Truth and will for your life. If we start to confess or speak lies, then we will begin to own them and they will become our reality.
Confession is much like using cement. Now, the dictionary says that cement is "used as a building material...used especially...for making things adhere...[to] bind or unite." So, if what I speak out of my mouth is going to bind itself to me, I should probably think before I speak. When you hear or read about God's truth or God's will for your life, speak those things out of your mouth--confess them--and they will become united with you. The flip side, however, means that when you hear a lie, don't speak it out of your mouth so that it won't become bonded or united with you.
Consider this: cement is "used as a building material," (dictionary.com). If confessing is like using cement, then what you speak out of your mouth is going to build physical results into your life. For example, you can determine the condition of your mind through what you speak: "I have the mind of Christ," (1 Corinthians 2:16); "No weapon formed against me shall prosper," (Isaiah 54:17); "I am more than a conqueror" (Romans 8:37); "I am the head and not the tail, above and not beneath," (Deuteronomy 28:13); "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength," (Philippians 4:13). When you speak out these truths over your life, then you start to hear them, and then you start to believe them, and then you start to act on them. That is why the Bible says, "Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God." When you speak, you build up your faith--the things you know and believe in. When you speak, you begin to listen to (or to hear) what you are saying. When you start to hear it, then you start to believe it. Once you get one truth down, the next truth becomes easier to believe, and to believe for your own life.
So ask yourself, "What things am I cementing into my life?" The answer will change your world!
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Stand in the River
Go and stand in the river. ~ Joshua 3:8
Have you ever been told to do something by God that made you quirk an eyebrow? One thing I've learned about God is that He likes to do things in such a way that make people stand up and notice and know that it was Him. When God was speaking to Joshua, all the tribes of Israel were camped on one side of the Jordan waiting to finally enter the Promise Land. The barrier that stood between them and victory was the Jordan River, which the Bible tells us was at flood stage, (v. 15). Now it was the priests, the Levites, whom God told Joshua should enter the river first, while carrying the ark of the covenant.
Now, imagine you are one of the Levites, whom Joshua said must enter the rushing waters first, all the while carrying the ark of the covenant. I imagine that their response may have been, "Just so we're clear, you want us to walk out into that rushing water, which is going to be waist deep and stand in the middle, all the while carrying the ark?" Now carrying the ark was not like carrying groceries. The ark of the covenant was designed and built in such a way that it could not be lifted if even one Levite was not there to carry it; and all the Levites who carried the ark were aware that they all had to work together to carry it. The concern would be that if even one man was swept away by the rushing waters, then the others would fall and fail to carry the ark.
Between us and victory is sometimes one last test, one last challenge, one last something, because the devil is trying to put up every block in our paths to keep us from victory. But what the devil doesn't realize is that what he intends to harm us, God can turn around for our good and His glory, (see Romans 8:28). These men were all standing, staring at the river that threatened to rush over them. When we are facing situations that threaten to rush over us, we need to remember two promises from God: 1) He is with you. "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you," (Isaiah 43:2). 2) He will cause the enemy to flee. "When the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord will put him to flight," (Isaiah 59:19a). It almost sounds like the introduction to a superhero: Never fear, God is here! God is the only superhero we need.
The Levites trusted that if God told Joshua that they were to go and stand in the river, that He would protect them. They knew that God would watch over them and take care of them, even if there was still rushing water when they entered the river. God makes that same promise to us. He says that where He has called us to go, He will protect us and keep us safe.
Yet as soon as the priests who carried the ark reached the Jordan and their feet touched the water's edge, the water from up stream stopped flowing...The priests who carried the ark of the covenant of God stood firm on dry ground in the middle of the Jordan, while all Israel passed by...on dry ground. ~ Joshua 3:15-17
Have you ever been told to do something by God that made you quirk an eyebrow? One thing I've learned about God is that He likes to do things in such a way that make people stand up and notice and know that it was Him. When God was speaking to Joshua, all the tribes of Israel were camped on one side of the Jordan waiting to finally enter the Promise Land. The barrier that stood between them and victory was the Jordan River, which the Bible tells us was at flood stage, (v. 15). Now it was the priests, the Levites, whom God told Joshua should enter the river first, while carrying the ark of the covenant.
Now, imagine you are one of the Levites, whom Joshua said must enter the rushing waters first, all the while carrying the ark of the covenant. I imagine that their response may have been, "Just so we're clear, you want us to walk out into that rushing water, which is going to be waist deep and stand in the middle, all the while carrying the ark?" Now carrying the ark was not like carrying groceries. The ark of the covenant was designed and built in such a way that it could not be lifted if even one Levite was not there to carry it; and all the Levites who carried the ark were aware that they all had to work together to carry it. The concern would be that if even one man was swept away by the rushing waters, then the others would fall and fail to carry the ark.
Between us and victory is sometimes one last test, one last challenge, one last something, because the devil is trying to put up every block in our paths to keep us from victory. But what the devil doesn't realize is that what he intends to harm us, God can turn around for our good and His glory, (see Romans 8:28). These men were all standing, staring at the river that threatened to rush over them. When we are facing situations that threaten to rush over us, we need to remember two promises from God: 1) He is with you. "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you," (Isaiah 43:2). 2) He will cause the enemy to flee. "When the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord will put him to flight," (Isaiah 59:19a). It almost sounds like the introduction to a superhero: Never fear, God is here! God is the only superhero we need.
The Levites trusted that if God told Joshua that they were to go and stand in the river, that He would protect them. They knew that God would watch over them and take care of them, even if there was still rushing water when they entered the river. God makes that same promise to us. He says that where He has called us to go, He will protect us and keep us safe.
Yet as soon as the priests who carried the ark reached the Jordan and their feet touched the water's edge, the water from up stream stopped flowing...The priests who carried the ark of the covenant of God stood firm on dry ground in the middle of the Jordan, while all Israel passed by...on dry ground. ~ Joshua 3:15-17
Friday, October 15, 2010
God is Love
Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. ~ Philippians 1:6
Be confident, be assured, be encouraged, be of good cheer, be at peace, be steadfast, be holding on to this truth! God is He, the God of the universe, who created everything--the sun, the moon, and the stars--all in perfect alignment and balance, who created the elephants, the ants, and you. He is with you, He is in you, He is all around you. He will never leave you. He will never forget you. He will never let you go. He is love. As they say about love, "it always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails," (1 Corinthians 13:7-8). The God who knows everything and is always everywhere is with you and He loves you. He is always protecting you--sending His angels to surround you. He always trusts you; even when you fall, He is encouraging you to get back up and go again. He is hope, which is why you can hope. He always perseveres: He is always seeking after you, nothing can stop Him, no matter what. God is love and love never fails. This is the "He" we mean. He--before you were born--on the day that He decided upon you--long before your parents were even a glimmer in your grandparents' dreams. Even then He was working on you. And it is He who began a good work in you and He is faithful. For He is love and love never fails and He will never fail. He will never fail to finish what He started in you. He is the God of many things. Most importantly, He is the God who loves you.
Be confident, be assured, be encouraged, be of good cheer, be at peace, be steadfast, be holding on to this truth! God is He, the God of the universe, who created everything--the sun, the moon, and the stars--all in perfect alignment and balance, who created the elephants, the ants, and you. He is with you, He is in you, He is all around you. He will never leave you. He will never forget you. He will never let you go. He is love. As they say about love, "it always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails," (1 Corinthians 13:7-8). The God who knows everything and is always everywhere is with you and He loves you. He is always protecting you--sending His angels to surround you. He always trusts you; even when you fall, He is encouraging you to get back up and go again. He is hope, which is why you can hope. He always perseveres: He is always seeking after you, nothing can stop Him, no matter what. God is love and love never fails. This is the "He" we mean. He--before you were born--on the day that He decided upon you--long before your parents were even a glimmer in your grandparents' dreams. Even then He was working on you. And it is He who began a good work in you and He is faithful. For He is love and love never fails and He will never fail. He will never fail to finish what He started in you. He is the God of many things. Most importantly, He is the God who loves you.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
He's Got Us
You hem me in--behind and before; ~ Psalm 139:5
My favorite poem has always been Footprints. It tells the story of God walking through life with the speaker and how there were always two sets of footprints in the sand--one belonging to the speaker and one to the Lord. But then the speaker was disturbed to discover that during the harshest and most painful times in life, there was only one set of footprints in the sand. The speaker felt very hurt and abandoned. But the Lord said, When you saw only one set of prints, it was then that I carried you." The Lord promised to never leave nor forsake us (Hebrews 13:5).
In Psalm 23, David (the author) talks about how the Lord never leaves him, but rather leads him: "He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters...He guides me in paths of righteousness," (vv 2-3). Even in the scary, hard, and painful times, as David recounts walking "through the valley of the shadow of death," he knows that he's not alone. He says, "I will fear no evil for you [God] are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me," (vv 4). The shepherd's rod is used for protection, but it's also the mark of authority. The shepherd's staff is his source of support. So we have God's protection, His authority, and His support with us at all times. That is why David said, "they comfort me."
When you reflect on the hard times of your life--or if you are walking through one of those hard times now--what do you see? The facts may be that we see only one set of foot prints in the sand. They truth is those prints belong to the Lord, because He's carrying us through. God's got us completely surrounded, we're hemmed in, and protected on all sides.
My favorite poem has always been Footprints. It tells the story of God walking through life with the speaker and how there were always two sets of footprints in the sand--one belonging to the speaker and one to the Lord. But then the speaker was disturbed to discover that during the harshest and most painful times in life, there was only one set of footprints in the sand. The speaker felt very hurt and abandoned. But the Lord said, When you saw only one set of prints, it was then that I carried you." The Lord promised to never leave nor forsake us (Hebrews 13:5).
In Psalm 23, David (the author) talks about how the Lord never leaves him, but rather leads him: "He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters...He guides me in paths of righteousness," (vv 2-3). Even in the scary, hard, and painful times, as David recounts walking "through the valley of the shadow of death," he knows that he's not alone. He says, "I will fear no evil for you [God] are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me," (vv 4). The shepherd's rod is used for protection, but it's also the mark of authority. The shepherd's staff is his source of support. So we have God's protection, His authority, and His support with us at all times. That is why David said, "they comfort me."
When you reflect on the hard times of your life--or if you are walking through one of those hard times now--what do you see? The facts may be that we see only one set of foot prints in the sand. They truth is those prints belong to the Lord, because He's carrying us through. God's got us completely surrounded, we're hemmed in, and protected on all sides.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Secrets
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings. ~ Proverbs 25:2
Before His death on the cross, Jesus told His disciples that He would be going to be with the Father, but they shouldn't fret because when He left, He would send the Holy Spirit to be with them. We talk about the Holy Spirit now, and we have some kind of understanding of who He is. The disciples, however, had no idea and the thought of Jesus--their teacher--leaving them was horrifying. I'm sure they thought to themselves, "How will we know what we need to know? What is this ghost, this spirit that He says He will send to us?" But to ease and comfort their minds, Jesus said, "But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears...He will bring glory to me by taking from what is mine and making it known to you. All that belongs to the Father is mine. That is why I said the Spirit will take from what is mine and make it known to you," (John 16:13-15). The disciples had gotten used to Jesus telling parables--stories, hidden things--to any who would listen, but then reveal the truth, the secret things, to His disciples when they were alone. Jesus was trying to convey to His disciples that they would still get the same teachings in the truth, the only difference would be that Jesus would not physically be there to speak into their ears, but that the Holy Spirit would speak straight into their hearts.
The Bible tells us, "The Lord confides in those who fear him; he makes his covenant known to him," (Psalms 25:14). The Lord shares His secrets with those who "fear" him, who trust him, who spend time with him, who are in awe of him. Today, if you've invited Him into your heart, Christ has sent the Holy Spirit to live inside of us, to speak to us, to share secret and hidden things with us. These things aren't broadcast to everyone, but they are only for us, for those who seek Him out.
It was only when Jesus was alone with His disciples that He would reveal the truth, the secret things. The same is true for us now. It is when we are alone with God, in our secret place--perhaps in the spare bedroom, the couch, a closet--that He will speak to us. He speaks intimately and lovingly to us. He teaches us. He shares things--secret things--with us. If you're spending this time, write down what He reveals to you, so you can reflect on it later. If you are not spending this quality, alone time with your Savior, just think of what you're missing. It's never too late to start. Just think about all the hidden mysteries He will reveal to you.
Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know. ~ Jeremiah 33:3
Before His death on the cross, Jesus told His disciples that He would be going to be with the Father, but they shouldn't fret because when He left, He would send the Holy Spirit to be with them. We talk about the Holy Spirit now, and we have some kind of understanding of who He is. The disciples, however, had no idea and the thought of Jesus--their teacher--leaving them was horrifying. I'm sure they thought to themselves, "How will we know what we need to know? What is this ghost, this spirit that He says He will send to us?" But to ease and comfort their minds, Jesus said, "But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears...He will bring glory to me by taking from what is mine and making it known to you. All that belongs to the Father is mine. That is why I said the Spirit will take from what is mine and make it known to you," (John 16:13-15). The disciples had gotten used to Jesus telling parables--stories, hidden things--to any who would listen, but then reveal the truth, the secret things, to His disciples when they were alone. Jesus was trying to convey to His disciples that they would still get the same teachings in the truth, the only difference would be that Jesus would not physically be there to speak into their ears, but that the Holy Spirit would speak straight into their hearts.
The Bible tells us, "The Lord confides in those who fear him; he makes his covenant known to him," (Psalms 25:14). The Lord shares His secrets with those who "fear" him, who trust him, who spend time with him, who are in awe of him. Today, if you've invited Him into your heart, Christ has sent the Holy Spirit to live inside of us, to speak to us, to share secret and hidden things with us. These things aren't broadcast to everyone, but they are only for us, for those who seek Him out.
It was only when Jesus was alone with His disciples that He would reveal the truth, the secret things. The same is true for us now. It is when we are alone with God, in our secret place--perhaps in the spare bedroom, the couch, a closet--that He will speak to us. He speaks intimately and lovingly to us. He teaches us. He shares things--secret things--with us. If you're spending this time, write down what He reveals to you, so you can reflect on it later. If you are not spending this quality, alone time with your Savior, just think of what you're missing. It's never too late to start. Just think about all the hidden mysteries He will reveal to you.
Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know. ~ Jeremiah 33:3
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