GOD LIKES SECRETS
God likes secrets. He kept a secret from Abraham, then gave him a son. He kept a secret from Jacob, then reconciled him to his son, Joseph. He kept a secret from Joseph, but eventually made him a governor of Egypt, enabling him to save his family from famine. He kept a secret from Moses, then ordered him to set his people free. He kept a secret from the Israelites, then saved them from slavery. He kept a secret from David, then made him a king. He kept a secret from Daniel, then revealed to him the meaning of visions and dreams. He kept a secret from Peter, then made him a fisher of men. He kept a secret from Paul, and made him an apostle to the Gentiles.
God might be keeping a secret from you, a solution to a problem, an unanswered prayer, healing, or blessing. He keeps secrets. He likes the drama of it all, sometimes. He keeps secrets so we can grow in trusting Him, for He knows what he is doing with our lives.
Another reason why God likes secrets? Because He loves surprises.
Is he keeping anything from you? Get ready to be surprised!
(This article was first published in my June 2006 Didache Reflection)
Recall moments when the Lord surprised you with His yes long after you thought He has answered no. Please write your story in the comments section and bless other blog readers.
Yes, I believe it all happened to me…when I lost my Job. He kept a secret of all of what had happen in my past. Before I knew it, I realized He has done good things despite of all those tough times of struggling…He wants me to go for what I always dream of doing..I still waiting for the right time that I may have sucessfully go for it, in His time…I know I’ll make it.God is in control, He just want us to believe and trust in Him, for He knows what is best for us, because He love us so much…God Bless you Bro. Arun and continue being a blessing to others.
Thank you for this timely message Bro. Arun. I believe it’s God’s personal message for me today. I am going through something I do not fully understand. I only know that at the end of the road, there is redemption so I trudge on, knowing that God has something He is not revealing to me but is for my own good.
Im really blessed with this message. God’s ways our not our ways, God’s thoughts are not ours. He always has something in store for us, just keep on believing and trusting Him. God bless you bro. arun. Continue to be a blessing to others. God bless you in every aspect of your life. More power!!!
This is my first time to pay attention on all msgs that you keep sending with me Bro. Arun.
It cleared my mind and changed my belief that God truly valued us, as one of the most precious
gem ever found on earth. I’m so touched and feel blessed after i read this particular message.
I do believe that God always wanted what’s best for us and what’s really meant for us which
God doesn’t want to reveal to us for a reason to test our patience and belief.
Let His holy deeds be a constant reminder to each and everyone of us how HE truly love us!.
We should keep trusting in Him and let things happen in his own sweet time!…… may you
continue to inspire other lives!
God Bless You Bro. Arun
That is very true!!! God has the best plan for each and everyone and everything in this world.. We don’t know what His plans are but He surely wants what is the BEST for us.. We just need to lift up to Him our daily life and be thankful for the things that He has given us every second that we are alive.. We need to TRUST Him with all our heart, mind, body. spirit and soul.. Have FAITH in Our Loving Father that He only wants the very best.. His Ways are not our ways and our wants may not be our needs… We just need to listen well and discern what He wants us to do.. God surely answers prayers in His time.. He sends people just like you bro. arun and bro. bo to enlighten our path towards our goal - God… In everything we do we must glorify God.. Work without prayer is nothing! And the last and most important of all is to say ” Yes Lord speak, your servant is listening. I come to do Your Will and let Your Will be Done into my life” AMEN! AMEN! AMEN! God bless us all!!! More power bro arun…
Bro. Arun,
God has been very secretive. Yes, so many times with me. When I was in high school, I wanted to go abroad so I took a course that would let me get a job abroad. But I failed. At present, I am outside of the Philippines- as a scholar. It takes more decades for me to realize that he would give my desires, not in the way I imagine it.
I just saw your talk last october 13-14, 2007 in preacher in blue jeans. I was just new to that so I tend to watch other shows, especially that there are days when there are no new episodes. What really struck me is your teaching on the way you look at yourself affects your performance. I hope that this reflection will help me in my studies right now.
GOD BLESS YOU and your loved ones. Amen.
Yes, everyday our Great God reveals not just one but countless secrets of his love for us. He is a lover, a very exciting one who gives so much joy to his lovers.. us
YES ! indeed God always surprises us ..us he surprised me in all the things he has done for me every single decision i was depending on him though he gave me all what i really wanted then after all his plans was reaveled.
3 years ago i was unemployed I resigned from my job as a teacher in a private school ,searching for the things that was not inclined with my profession i went to different places ease my bordems and seek the things that i’m searching…one day God made me realized his secret plan for me ….after along travel he let me come home and i was employed in a Public school ….now i’m teaching grade 1 ,This was God’s mission for me to teach young muslims..and i’m happy to be with them…..
Yup.. that’s really true & absolutely right.God was really likes secrets he hides a lot of things in us.We must just abide his commandments and TRUST HIM all the time..
Thank you.
To god be the glory forever & ever.Amen…
God bless.
Kind regards,
Janet
Well said Bro. Arun! Everyday God has so many secrets and everyday he unveils those secrets to me… He never fails to surprise me… and truly, since I’m always looking forward to all his secrets, my trust on Him grew so much. and I always believe that he has His perfect timing for everything! Thanks Bro Arun. God bless you!
–ReeeO
Bro. Arun….
Yes God is full of surprises and miracles that is why I open my self to His daily goodness, healing and ocean of blessings…. I really appreciate your wisdom and your thoughts. It is so nice to listen to your talks and preaching. I hope I can attend to your life-changing prayer meeting every Saturday 8pm at the Mary Help of Christians Parish Better Living Paranaque. I am living next at the next subdivision I am a homeowner of Sun Valley Paranaque. I know that God will reveal all His secrets to me in His own perfect time. I am looking forward to meet you personally; I will be delighted to see you in person. I was listening at Radio Veritas last Holy week to your talk in a retreat/recollection and I was really laughing hard because of your jokes and punch lines I can feel that you are a really happy person because you are bless by God with His wisdom and knowledge. Continue to be a blessing to others…
Shalom
Maria Rosario “Rose” Alovera
Kuya Arun…
It is true that God keeps secrets, because He himself kept one, that he will give me Mary Help of Christans Prayer Community