Secret Keys

To know the will of God is the greatest knowledge! To do the will of God is the greatest achievement.
George W. Truett

Ps 25:14-21
The secret of the LORD is for those who fear Him, and He will make them know His covenant. My eyes are continually toward the LORD, for He will pluck my feet out of the net. Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted. The troubles of my heart are enlarged; bring me out of my distresses. Look upon my affliction and my trouble, and forgive all my sins. Look upon my enemies, for they are many, and they hate me with violent hatred. Guard my soul and deliver me; do not let me be ashamed, for I take refuge in You. Let integrity and uprightness preserve me, for I wait for You. NASU

Waiting is the hardest part, isn’t it? This Psalm of David is one that is dear to me, and it is a good pattern for us all in our daily walk with our Father. Some important points are found here. (1) The Lords ways are secret (2) The key to Understanding His secrets is “fear of The Lord.”

Notice that David had many other fears. He was lonely, afflicted, and his heart was aching. He felt afflicted, and troubled, and had many enemies that hated him with great hatred. It is a common place for leaders to visit, for they always end up as targets when things go wrong. Worldly fears cause thoughtless actions, Godly fear calls on us to wait before we act.

We should also take the steps that David took in this situation, if we are to find victory. (1) His fear of the Lord was greater than all of his other fears. (2) He asked God to be his Guard, and his refuge. (3) He kept his integrity, his belief in God’s “unfailing love,” and waited for the salvation of God to preserve his life. All this can apply to our lives today, and it is the key to understanding the “mysteries” of God…God Bless.
Pastor William