Topic: Even God Has Secret Things (3)
Main Text: 1 Samuel 10:15–16 “And Saul’s uncle said, Tell me, I pray thee, what Samuel said unto you. And Saul said unto his uncle, He told us plainly that the asses were found. But of the matter of the kingdom, whereof Samuel spake, he told him not.”
Citizens of Zion, I welcome you to the third edition of our series, Even God Has Secret Things. As you open your heart to this study, I pray that the Holy Spirit will minister truth to you that will bring transformation to your spirit, soul, and body, in Jesus’ name.
In our previous edition, we learned that even Jesus Christ walked in the wisdom of His Father by ensuring that certain revelations were kept secret, even from some of His own disciples, until the appointed time. This teaches us that secrecy is not carnality; rather, it is often a vital expression of spiritual maturity. In this edition, we will focus on the life of Saul.
Kindly study the main text and you will observe that Saul had just encountered prophet Samuel and received a life-defining word concerning the kingdom. Yet when his uncle asked him what Samuel had said, Saul spoke only about the matter of the lost asses and deliberately withheld the issue of the kingdom. As a matter of fact, Saul’ action provides critical lessons for you as captured below.
- That, men will always want to know the details of what God is doing in your life.
- That, it is your responsibility to discern what to reveal and what to withhold.
- That, you must be wise enough never to disclose what will attract unnecessary battles, envy, or premature resistance.
Most importantly, Saul understood that kingdom matters were too weighty to be casually discussed, even with his own uncle. He knew that proximity does not always equal capacity. Just because someone is close to you does not mean they are ready to handle what God has placed upon your life.
Child of God, permit me to tell you that kingdom matters are not for everybody. Some things must remain between you and God until He gives you release. For instance, Joseph failed in this area. He disclosed his dream to his brothers before the time, and what followed was envy, hatred, betrayal, and prolonged affliction. His dream was genuine, but his disclosure was premature. Likewise, many believers today are suffering not because God did not speak, but because they exposed too early what heaven intended them to guard.
Friends, when will you learn to reserve certain things until they have gained full manifestation? Why announce what God is still building? Why expose what is still in process? Why bring into the public light what should still be covered in prayer, silence, and watchfulness? Saul could have excitedly told his uncle that he had been anointed as the next king of Israel. But he restrained himself. He understood that there is a time for revelation and a time for silence. He allowed the anointing upon his life to speak at the appropriate time.
This is a lesson many believers must embrace. At times, you do not need to wear your coat of many colours before those who already struggle with your existence. You do not need to announce every divine movement around your life. Wisdom teaches us to preserve what God is doing until it becomes too evident to be denied.
May the Lord grant you great wisdom to navigate this world. May He teach you when to speak, when to be silent, and how to preserve sacred things until their appointed season. And may you become all that God has spoken concerning your life, in Jesus’ name.
See you again in the next edition.
Shalom
Bro. Williams Elogun,
Gospel Flame Ministry,
Worldwide.