“The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things that are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law.”
“For this commandment that I command you today is not too hard for you, neither is it far off. It is not in heaven, that you should say, ‘Who will ascend to heaven for us and bring it to us, that we may hear it and do it?’ Neither is it beyond the sea, that you should say, ‘Who will go over the sea for us and bring it to us, that we may hear it and do it?’ But the word is very near you. It is in your mouth and in your heart, so that you can do it.” Deuteronomy 29:29; 30:11-14
“I will give you the treasures of darkness
and the hoards in secret places,
that you may know that it is I, the Lord,
the God of Israel, who call you by your name.” Isaiah 45:3
“Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.” Jeremiah 33:3
“I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you.” John 15:15
There are many treasures the Lord entrusts to His children, and some He keeps to Himself. He is limitless and incomprehensible and wants us to stay suspended in wonder at His infinite majesty. He knows what knowledge we can handle and when, and reveals and supplies what we need for moments and situations. He measures sufficient grace in His timely wise way to teach trust and dependence. He invites us into the secret place to seek Him and His insights, and delights to answer our prayers and longings. His measureless treasure store of secrets should keep us ever yearning for more of Him, ever growing in love for Him. (Matthew 6:6-8; 2 Corinthians 12:8-9)
We are accountable for what has been revealed to us and to draw on the Spirit we’ve been given to put those secrets into practice. As we travel through our days, we can seek a heart of wisdom and so carry an eternal perspective. The Lord gives power to live what we know to be true and right, and to exercise faith that will continue to grow. (Psalm 90:12; 1 Corinthians 2:9-10)
What are we investing of time and focus to understand the secret things of God? In what ways are they becoming real to us, and applied to our interactions, decisions, worship?
“Immortal, invisible, God only wise,
in light inaccessible hid from our eyes,
most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days,
almighty, victorious, thy great name we praise.
Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light,
nor wanting, nor wasting, thou rulest in might;
thy justice like mountains high soaring above
thy clouds, which are fountains of goodness and love.
Great Father of glory, pure Father of light,
thine angels adore thee, all veiling their sight;
all praise we would render, O help us to see
’tis only the splendor of light hideth thee.” ~Walter C. Smith (1867)
Father, keep me in wonder and hunger for more and more of Thee. Help me rightly handle the secrets You hold and reveal to Your glory.
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