REVELATION – only to the humble..!!

Let’s read Psalm 25:14 & Matthew 11:25, 26 in tandem

“The Lord confides in those who fear him; he makes his covenant known to them”.

Jesus said - “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this is what you were pleased to do”.

“Adult education” is a concept which is more common in the developing countries than in others. Through “Adult Education”, a government aims to extend educational opportunities to those adults, who have crossed the age of formal education. These adults begin their education from the very basics of learning. 

For example, a 45 year old woman may begin learning (writing & reading) the alphabets (A-Z) which are otherwise taught to an average child who begins his/her education at the age of 3. The 45 year old woman needs to overcome two main hurdles in order to start her education. Firstly, she needs to accept the fact that she is an “illiterate” who needs education. And secondly, she needs to “humble” herself low enough to have the eagerness of a 3 year old child. 

Spiritual literacy works in much the same way. God reveals Himself only to those who fear (revere) Him and humble themselves. Those who pride in their age, experience, qualification or knowledge will never receive the revelations (from the Holy Spirit) which a child-like and humble believer would receive. Notice in the above scripture portion (Psalm 25:14) that “The Lord confides in those who fear him”. Which simply means that if you fear (revere) the Lord, He will reveal His secrets to you. It does not matter how old or young you are as a Christian. Choose to be a spiritual child who is always eager to receive God’s wisdom with humbleness and readiness. 

When you ABIDE in Him, He will CONFIDE in you...!!