SHARE GOD’S SECRETS
Psalms 25:14 NIV
[14] “The Lord confides in those who fear him; he makes his covenant known to them.”
The Hebrew word “sod”, translated “confides” or “secret”, conveys the idea of intimacy which flows from close association. God shares the deep meaning of His covenant, not with casual observers but with those who honour and revere Him to the extent that they share His heart for what He loves and what pleases Him.
When we speak about foundation stones, we are referring to those values we hold to that are the solid rock on which we build our thoughts, attitudes, and actions. To fear the Lord is to adopt a lifestyle that honours, trusts, and obeys God as a priority. God says that it’s this attitude that opens our hearts to the closest possible connection with Him.
David prayed…
Psalms 86:11 NIV
[11] “Teach me your way, Lord, that I may (walk in your truth) rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.”
The Hebrew word, “halak” means “to come, go, or walk” depending on the context.
What is David asking of God? His desire is to align his life with God’s ways…His nature and what flows from it, so that his life is pointed in the direction of His will rather than flip-flopping between trying to please God and himself at the same time.
God hates a divided heart. He calls it “lukewarm”. He refuses to answer those who are divided between themselves and Him. Lukewarmness makes Him sick.
James 1:5-8 NIV
[5] “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. [6] But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. [7] That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. [8] Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do.”
How important it is that we build our lives on the determination to do God’s will in His way that refuses to
give in to self, no matter what the cost. When we choose to “walk” with God in His way, not ours, He opens His heart to us and reveals more about Himself and His covenant than we can ever imagine.
A heart that is passionate for Him and His Word is the way to intimacy.
As Isaiah wrote…
Isaiah 33:5-6 NIV
[5] “The Lord is exalted, for he dwells on high; he will fill Zion with his justice and righteousness. [6] He will be the sure foundation for your times (i.e., “season”, the times in which you live), a rich store of salvation, and wisdom, and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure.”
Jesus promised His disciples that the Holy Spirit, whom He would send from the Father after His return to heaven, would teach them truths about Himself and what He will do in the future that is only for those who faithfully follow Him…disciples, not freeloaders.
John 16:13-15 NIV
[13] “But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come. [14] He will glorify me because it is from me that he will receive what he will make known to you. [15] All that belongs to the Father is mine. That is why I said the Spirit will receive from me what he will make known to you.”
Intimacy with Jesus, union with Him that we maintain by trust and obedience, is the way to “know” God through revelation of His ways.
Outside of this intimate union with the Lord, we are still vulnerable to the uncertainties that we face. We have no real assurance of God’s sovereignty in our lives. We are influenced more by our circumstances than by our commitment to Jesus as Lord. Whatever we build on the foundation we choose will determine whether, in the end, we stand on solid truth or fall for the latest fad or fancy. God leaves that choice to us.