Reveal is defined, to make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others but, what about when we’re personally being revealed to ourselves? There are things hidden in us at times that we’re not always aware of. Let’s think about this in the physical for a moment. We sometimes get regular check-ups (sometimes we don’t) but, there maybe something present within our body that we didn’t even have knowledge of. Once we find out in time and catch the issue early on, we could have a much better chance a survival. Not only that, by early detecting the issue, we’re now able to get a head start on battling and conquering the problem. Rather it may be something major or minor.
Hebrew 4:13 “Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.“
Spiritually, there are hidden sins in us at times that aren’t always known to us until a certain situation occurs. We may have the wrong perception about a person and prejudge them based on an assumption. We could still be holding on to a painful situation, planting a “bitterness seed” & giving birth to unforgiveness; and the emotions doesn’t rise until that person enters your presence. There are times where we could be holding on to weights, unknowingly but, when we’re fervently praying and asking God to create in us a clean heart and renew the RIGHT spirit within us; when we seek Him diligently & sincerely asking to help us to become more like Him, He HAS to expose and reveal those things hidden in darkness (that isn’t pleasing to Him) to the light.
Scenario: You’re in a relationship with someone (could be friendship, partnership, or only business related) and whom you thought they were, you’re beginning to see characteristics within them and patterns that tells you they can no longer be trusted. Their behavior has caused you to clearly see the wolf in sheep’s clothing. They betrayed your trust by saying and/or doing something dishonest and hurtful and you’re angry! How do you handle yourself and the situation? How do you respond (either physically or verbally)?
See, sometimes we think just because the truth about someone is revealed, now they’re character is exposed. However, we don’t just find out about their secret place, our response to hurt, anger, and betrayal will also expose OUR secret place as well. Luke 8:17 “For nothing is hidden that will not be made manifest, nor is anything secret that will not be known or come to light.” Our strength and weaknesses are often times revealed when we experience a test; some we pass and some test we fail. I heard someone say, “When life presses you, what comes out?” We go throughout the day prayerfully but, not always watchful; not always paying attention to what we’re allowing into our gateways (refer to previous blog topic “Keeping Our Gateways Holy”) & eventually contaminating our heart and body with impurities and soon comes out of our mouth and actions.
Tribulations are test to show us, more than God because He already knows what’s imbedded on the inside of us (Psalm 139), where we are in our faith walk and where God wants to elevate us to. There are some things within us God wants to uproot, demolish, tear down & reconstruct just so we look more like a reflection of Him; So that we develop more Christ-like characteristics. James 1:2-3 “Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.” God gives revelation [1)an act of revealing or communicating divine truth; 2)something that is revealed by God to humans; making known; an enlightening or astonishing disclosure] to us in many ways and each obstacle we encounter is God’s way of revealing more and more to us the things that’s been hidden in secret around us and within us. (Daniel 2:22)
Sanctification is most definitely a journey and over a course of time, we gradually, or we’re suppose to, grow into who and what Our Heavenly Father wants us to become. Which means, we’ll have to do a self inventory (a spiritual check-up) to see what needs healing, repairing & uprooting. With that being said, exposure isn’t necessarily a bad thing. We may not always like how it happens but, the outcome of exposure could lead to deliverance of bondage, weights and sin. 1 Cor. 4:5 “Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart. At that time each will receive their praise from God.” When we genuiely want to be more Christ-like, we embrace exposure & revelation because we’re willing to put in the work to transform and grow.
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