Finding Something That's Hidden

The only way to see something hidden is to do what we can to make it more visible. Can't find the car keys? We'll empty the contents of our purse, move the cushions of the couch, pull everything out of our pockets.

Before the sun comes up and we need to pick out what clothes to wear for the day simply opening the closet door isn't enough. We have to turn on a light if we are to find the 'hidden' garments. The same is true with almost anything. If we are to find something hidden, we have to do more than simply glance around and hope we see it.

This is especially true when applied to understanding the Bible and the Words of Christ. Hidden within the covers of the Old and New Testaments are truths to guide us, enable us, strengthen us, encourage us, and better us. More importantly, there is discernment between right and wrong, truth and counterfeit.

1 Timothy 4:1 states "Now the Spirit speaks expressly that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils." "The latter times" refers to the hour in which we live. This verse tells us there are many teachings and philosophies around us that are not compatible with biblical truth. Seducing spirits make something seem right when, in fact, it is wrong. Hidden within their statements of faith is error. The only way to notice the error and to steer clear of it is by moving away the theological words and expose it to the inspired Word of God.

Left unchecked, many people allow themselves to be deceived because they lack a desire to actively search out truth, often leading to a separation from the fruits of the Spirit (see Galatians 5).