An Open Secret

Psalms 25:14 (KJV) The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant.

(Proverbs 25 also read)

When I see something that is supposed to be a “secret”, I think of private information that we don’t want shared with anyone else.  That’s not the emphasis here.  The word has the idea of a council meeting where only the members can join the discussion.  That doesn’t mean they can’t share it with others.  It might even be more like board meetings at my church.  They say they’re open to anyone who wants to come.  You can’t vote but you can listen.  I don’t know if you can speak, but you can listen.

We are admitted to the council of God when we have the right attitude towards him.  The word here is fear.  Keep in mind the biblical concept of fear is more awe and reverence than phobia.  It is an attitude that does not make us want to run away, but convinces us to listen.

So? God's counsel is available. Are you listening?