I’m so grateful for a God who discloses Himself to us. We

don’t have to be in the dark about our Father’s business – His Kingdom, His purpose and calling on our lives…

“I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you.” (John 15:15 NIV)

Every time Jesus taught in a parable, He pulled His disciples – His friends – aside and revealed to them the true meaning of His words and heart. It’s important to note that not everyone who heard His parables really understood them. But the disciples did. Imagine the trust that developed as they shared meals with Jesus, walked with Him, were vulnerable with Him, and both failed and had victories in front of Him. Is it any wonder they had full advantage of His revelation as trusted friends and faithful followers?

As friends of God, we can ask in faith for Him to reveal the secrets of eternity to us – the mystery of His will…

“…he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ,” (Ephesians 1:9 NIV)

Our part in this process is to STAY CLOSE. Servants don’t get the opportunity of close proximity to their master. Sons and daughters, however, do. We can arrange our schedule, challenge our thoughts, and direct our focus on Jesus. Don’t allow yourself to be angry with God for not revealing Himself due to a casual and uncommitted attitude about connecting with Him. We can show up early to seek Him. We don’t have to earn the right to be in His presence, but we do have to actually show up to take full advantage of His generosity.

We can be sure that our Heavenly Father hears us, and will reveal to us, His beloved sons and daughters, as He chooses to disclose, and in His time. We can come to Jesus in prayer with our questions about our past, present, and future. Trust Him to reveal to you His Father’s purpose in the questions of life. He is the God who reveals Himself in great measure.

~ Kirk Henderson