The Light Reveals

And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. (John 1:4-5 KJV)

The last couple of nights have revealed a super moon shining in the darkness of the night. It was awesome to behold. Where there is usually darkness there was light. Although, a bit shaded, nothing within seeing distance was hidden.

The light will reveal all things. The light, who is Jesus the Christ, has come into the world. His light shines upon us and guides us in the way that he would have us go.

After Jesus, confronted the Pharisees, by telling them that those without sins should cast the first stone at the woman caught in adultery and not a one of them could: "Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life." (John 8:12)

When we follow Jesus all things are revealed to us. The darkness hides those things we prefer no one sees. But, the light reveals all things. It can be a bit scary to the ego to think that God and others know what we're really about. But, if we step into the light and follow that light, who is Jesus the Christ, we don't have to worry about those things that need to be hidden from others. We can live in the truth when we live in the light and in his love. 

God's Peace - Pr. J.

Secrets

There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known. What you have said in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in the ear in the inner rooms will be proclaimed from the roofs. (Luke 12:2-3 NIV)

I am pretty sure that everyone has secrets. Some may seem very trivial. Some not so trivial. Some are good. Some are bad. Some are just pure gossip that really are not secrets at all. They're not secrets because they are spread from household to household, behind closed doors, presumably in the dark, so no one else will know. But, everyone knows what lies that they have told while attempting to live and speak in secret; in the darkness.

Here's the kicker: the secret does not remain secret. It will eventually be revealed by the light. Sooner or later the door will open and the light will shine on the dark places. The truth will be known. We can try to keep as many secrets as we want; but, remember that God knows all the secrets that we try to hide from the world. .

Speak with integrity. Speak with truth. Live in the light of Christ.

God's Peace - Pr. J

Hidden Treasure Revealed

The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.  Matt 13:44-46 NIV

Last night, my husband and I had a very nice, quiet dinner at a little place called "Hidden Treasure." It is located under the bridge on the intra-coastal waterway off of Moody Blvd in Flagler Beach. One can eat indoors or out. The fish fry was good and so was the service. We will most definitely go back, again. It is, indeed, a little hidden treasure.

On Sunday afternoon, we had dinner at Christ Lutheran Church, Bunnell, FL. That meal was better than good. It was great! As wonderful as the food was, the company was even better. We had invited the Baruch HaShem congregation, that meets for worship in our facilities on Saturdays, to join us for dinner. Wow! Just wow! The treasure was not hidden as we gathered with our brothers and sisters in Christ. The entire conversation was about Jesus! Imagine that? Christians sharing their love of the Lord for over an hour! There was no talk about the economy or presidential elections or football. It was all about Jesus! There was only rejoicing in what he has done for us. They have found the hidden treasure, the pearl of great price and truly want the world to know about this Kingdom of God given for all through the blood of Jesus.

There is no greater treasure than the love of God through Jesus the Christ; for through him we have received life in the presence of God, in His Kingdom forever. The knowledge of that treasure is not to be hidden. Share that treasure with those you love. Share it with the stranger and all whom you encounter.

Rejoice and share the Good News of the Kingdom. It's not suppose to be a great secret hidden from the world; but, revealed to the world for the salvation of all of God's children.

God's Peace - Pr. J