DIVINE SECRETS

DIVINE SECRETS

One of my favorite scriptures is the 25th Psalm of David. It says simply that “THE SECRET OF THE LORD is with those who fear Him, and He will show them His covenant.” (Psalm 25:14) It is my belief that our Creator endows each of us (at birth) with a sublime and supernatural secret. It is the special imprint of His divine will for our lives. It is our unique gift, our personal potential, our very reason for being. We only find lasting peace and fulfillment when we discover and develop it.

This is the primary reason why so many people are profoundly lacking in peace, joy and contentment. Simply put, whenever these key ingredients of life are absent, the vision and activities of our daily lines have not yet been aligned with THE SECRET POTENTIAL that God has breathed into our souls from the beginning.

Case in point. At an international conference held in Australia, an Aboriginal speaker named Eddie Kneebone explained the sense of importance his people imparted to their children when they still lived “in the old way on their land.” At a predetermined time, every young person in the village would be solemnly entrusted with a secret piece of knowledge. It was vital information that would be pivotal to the tribe’s success or survival. It might be the location of a hidden waterhole in a dry and thirsty terrain. It might be the medicinal and healing properties of a certain plant. It would be one of many very important things. But most importantly, no one else in the tribe would be given that particular piece of vital knowledge.

When time and necessity intersected with opportunity, that young person would be expected to fully contribute his unique gift of knowledge for the benefit and welfare of every tribal member. “Imagine,” concluded Mr. Kneebone, “what a sense of importance and belonging this custom gave to our children. Each of them had a special assignment, an undeniably important role to play in our society. Self-esteem and a sense of personal worth were the great benefits of our Aboriginal custom.”

Lesson learned. To unlock the SECRET PLACE OF POTENTIAL that is granted to us by GOD is to actualize possibility, productivity, prosperity and peace.

This mission-critical, covenant truth was revealed long ago to the prophet Isaiah. GOD declared, “I will give you the treasures of darkness and HIDDEN RICHES OF SECRET PLACES.” (Isaiah 45:3) The implications of this divine pronouncement are crystal clear. No matter how puzzling your personal path might seem to be, GOD providentially dispatches DESTINY via the unveiling of PURPOSE. As you “dwell in the SECRET PLACE OF THE MOST HIGH...under the shadow of the Almighty,” HIS SECRETS become your own. And HIS PRESENCE becomes the place and power of the manifestation of all your hidden potential. (Psalm 91:1)

The psalmist David put it this way: “For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion; IN THE SECRET PLACE OF HIS TABERNACLE He shall hide me; He shall set me high upon a rock.” (Psalm 27:5) Based on the revelation in this Psalm, the Winans popularized an important gospel song message during the 80s: “I have A SECRET PLACE where I can hide away and talk to YOU all day.”

In 1952, the year of my birth, [Yes, I’m getting ‘up there’], a very popular game show called “I’VE GOT A SECRET” was initiated by CBS Television. Here’s how the game was played. After a clue was provided by the host, celebrity panelists sought to discover THE SECRET of an unknown contestant by asking a series of questions. The secret would be some fascinating fact about that person's life. Throughout this process, the viewing audience was already aware of the secret since it was displayed on the television screen.

THE CREATOR employs a similar (yet infinitely more sophisticated) method in disclosing THE SECRET of your unique purpose on the planet. Over time, you encounter a series of divine clues which I call “destiny moments,” in which He reveals pieces of your life puzzle. Here’s the thing. You are given the option to dramatically speed up the process, i.e. to shine much more light and clarity upon it by familiarizing yourself with the ‘game rules’ that are outlined in The Holy Writ. Additional clues are revealed continually during private moments of prayer and meditation where you have close encounters with The Host and learn more and more about yourself.

Bottom-line: Even though you are required to “walk by faith, not by sight,” THE CREATOR does not actually intend for your life to an absolute and unattainable mystery. (II Corinthians 5:7) However, in order to gain a full revelation and free impartation of HIS PLAN, you must remain in HIS PRESENCE and in close connection to HIS POWER. In the wise words of the Apostle Peter, “His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue.” (II Peter 1:3)

In a word, DIVINE SECRETS ARE OURS, when we are ready, willing and able to receive and embrace them. (John 16:13 – Revelation 2:7,11,17, 29 – Revelation 3:6,13,22) To reprise an earlier statement: “THE SECRET OF THE LORD is with those who fear Him, and HE WILL SHOW THEM HIS COVENANT.” (Psalm 25:14)

Sisters and brothers, be continually blessed, and please (above all else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO MEET OUR SOON COMING KING. Maranatha!