Secrets

N.T.#538 "Secrets"

April 28, 2025 

Luke 8-Part 5

LET IT GLOW

Is your light shining on unbelievers? God's ultimate purpose is not to hide the truth, but to make it known. (MacArthur)

Inconsistency, unkindly words and acts, disobedience to our known duty will prevent our light from shining. If Christ has illumined your wick, see that you trust Him to find for you your stand, from which you may emit the clearest rays. You are lighted to shine! (Meyer's Commentary)

All truth will be manifest in the judgment. 

Luke 8:17 tells us, For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad. 

Whatever was wrapped up in parables and dark sayings, or was secretly, and in a private manner, committed to them, should be made manifest by them to others hereafter. For what had been whispered to them, in the most secret and silent manner, was to come abroad not only in Judea, but in all the world, and to be published upon the house tops. (John Gill's Exposition)

As Christians we are to bring all our sins to the light now so that the blood of Jesus Christ might cleanse us from all sin. (1 John 1:9) And then, when that day comes we will have nothing to fear, for all our sin will have been dealt with. 

Is our light shining brightly for people to see? Is Jesus your Light?

LET IT GROW

We were in darkness until the light of the gospel got through to us. When we respond in faith to God's truth, more truth will be given. The one who refuses to respond to the truth will be lost. (verses 17-18) Tony Evans

The Master did not give us talents and spiritual gifts to be buried, but to be used for kingdom work. These will either be used and continued in us or taken from us when not used. Let's be hearers and doers of the Word. 

It's our choice. Let our light shin or hide it. Grow in grace. 

LET IT GO

Help us turn from sinful habits, a critical spirit, a lukewarm heart.

Set our souls afire for You, Jesus!

To You be glory forever!