Obvious Secret

There are some situations that are easy to assess. The facts are obvious and clear. The innocence or guilt is really clear. Just about everyone I know keeps secrets. Some of the secrets could be really damaging to themselves and their reputation. Some secrets could lead to arrests and even jail time. Other secrets would be utterly embarrassing. Paul reminded Timothy that this isn’t rocket science. Our behavior ALWAYS reveals our heart. The things we do and the things we say (even in secret) reveal our heart. Check this out….

²⁴ Remember, the sins of some people are obvious, leading them to certain judgment. But there are others whose sins will not be revealed until later. ²⁵ In the same way, the good deeds of some people are obvious. And the good deeds done in secret will someday come to light. (1 Timothy 5:24-25 NLT)

I’ve said it before that my thoughts are sometimes really disturbing to me. I’m doing my best to bring every thought captive to the Lord. Sometimes, I’m simply embarrassed at my thoughts and I’m thankful that no one can read my mind. The Lord definitely knows my thoughts and that makes me even more thankful for His Grace and Mercy. I’m also thankful as He is so very patient with me as I keep surrendering new areas of my heart to Him. I must surrender my embarrassing thoughts to Him as well, so that they don’t lead to actions that cause harm to so many.

I really like the part of simply doing good “behind the scenes” because one day others will notice. If I don’t care who gets the credit, I have a special blessing from the Lord. I want to serve Him because of my surrender to Him. In serving Him, my heart is being shaped like His. I want my surrendered heart to be obvious. I want my good deeds for others to remain secret.

Pressing On!

Dwayne