What is Hidden in Us? By Lane Jordan Burday
For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be known or brought out into the open. Luke 8:17
We have a little English Jack Russell Terrier named Toby with more energy than probably twenty dogs. He is so cute, and people will stop us to talk to him on our walk. In fact, I think more people in our neighborhood know Toby than us!
We give him special treats for different activities, and the one for bedtime is his favorite. However, he stopped eating it, and we didn’t understand why. Then, we noticed his bottom teeth were beginning to move forward.
So, we decided to take him to the vet, and we were shocked to learn that he had a nasty abscess and had to have 19 teeth removed. And two fell out during the surgery.
We felt awful. My husband and I are very careful about how we take care of little Toby. We give him high-quality food, plenty of water, walks every day, and lots of love. But we couldn’t see how bad his teeth were until we took him to a doctor.
That can be like us. We may really look good on the outside, but inside, we may have some decay that either we know about and ignore, or we haven’t really taken the time to ask the Lord if there is any sin in us. And know that one day, God will reveal anything that is hidden.
God desires to reveal hidden secrets of His kingdom power to those who have the openness of a child. He wants us to come to Him when sin is in our lives. We need to be ready to open our hearts to God!
“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting” (Psalms 139: 23-24).
I pray that you will come to God with a humble heart like a child, for when we profess our faith in His Son, we become His children. And that is the greatest joy!
Lane Jordan-Burday is the Pearls of Promise Ministries Prayer Co-Coordinator; POP Talk TV and Radio Co-Host and Writer. She is also is an award-winning and best-selling author of over ten adult and children’s books. She is a speaker with Stonecroft Ministries, seminar leader, professional life coach, Bible teacher, and artist. She served as the Associate Producer for the program In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley. She prays for women to come to know the Lord is God!
Lane’s latest book, Evangeline, is a historical fiction based on the book of Esther. You can reach Lane at: lane@lanejordanministries.com. Her website is: www.LaneJordanMinistries.com.