LIGHT OF DIVINE SECRETS (5)

“The SECRET of the LORD is with those who FEAR HIM, and He will show them His covenant” – Psalm 25:14

The LIGHT of DIVINE SECRETS always answers to the Fear of the Lord: “The SECRET of the LORD is with those who FEAR HIM, and He will show them His covenant” (Psa.25:14). Accessing Divine Secrets is not reserved for a few, but fewer enter into it because it demands strong character and fidelity. We can’t manipulate or force our way into the secret place, at least not legally. But we can take hints as to what authorizes us to enter in by what the Bible says. Beyond the obvious priority of prayer, the Fear of God is a primary key to accessing His Secrets: “The Lord confides in those who fear him; he makes his covenant known to them” (Psa.25:14, New International Version).  

Psalm 25: 8-14 was written by David about the Character of God, expressing the fact that it is wise to trust in God. David trusted God when life seemed fragile. His foes made traitorous plans to disgrace him, but David trusted God to deliver, forgive, and guide him through life: “The humble He guides in justice, and the humble He teaches His way. All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth, to such as keep His covenant and His testimonies” (vv.9-10). The word “secret” implies fellowship, intimate friendship, or satisfying companionship; hence: “The Lord is a friend to those who fear him. He teaches them his covenant” (Psa.25:14, New Living Translation). The Lord relates intimately with those who fear Him, making them know His covenant and revealing to them its deep, inner meaning. With them, He share the secrets of His promises.

Entering God’s Secret Place demands cultivating Fear of the Lord. The Hebrew word yare means “to fear, respect, or reverence.” The Greek word phobos can be translated “reverential fear.” This is not “a mere ‘fear’ of God’s power and righteous retribution, but a wholesome dread of displeasing Him. The fear of the Lord is to hate evil (Pro.8:13). The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge and of wisdom (Pro.1:7; 9:10). There is no want for them who fear Him (Psa. 34:9). In the fear of the Lord, there is strong confidence and a fountain of life (Pro. 14:26-27). By the fear of the Lord are riches, honor, and life (Pro. 22:4). Delight in the Word of God is proof of having His Fear. Those who fear Him will delight in His commandments: “Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who delights greatly in His commandments” (Psa.112:1).

These wonderful promises penned by David over 2500 years ago, are still true and relevant to every saint who desires to experience the abundant life in Christ. The Lord makes available His Secret to those who are His possession by Grace through faith in Christ. His supernatural secret is made intelligible to the hearts of natural men and women through salvation in Christ.