The Secret Things of God

The secret things belong to the Lord our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law (Deuteronomy 29:29).

We are not meant to know everything. The Bible isn't a how-to book explaining the ins and outs of the workings of God and His universe. It is about how to live the Christian life, and it reveals everything we need to know for that, always pointing us to Jesus. One day, when we reach the place reserved for us in Eternity, we will know more, but complete knowledge is not meant for this world.  

When John was in the spirit and having his vision recorded in the Book of Revelation, he says that he heard voices coming from seven thunders. He was about to write down what the voices said, but he heard a voice from heaven telling him not to. "Seal up those things which the seven thunders uttered, and write them not (see Revelation 10:4). 

Moses tells us that there are secret things that only belong to God. However, those things that are revealed to us will lead and guide us and our children in the right directions forever. How comforting is that? We have a God who loves and cares for us, who will never leave us, and in whom we can always trust. He's a great and mighty God beyond our human comprehension, so why wouldn't we want to surrender to His awesome love and power?

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