There's hidden treasure in your hidden years in the wilderness, it isn't about the possessions, achievements, or titles that you obtained, it's more than that. No amount of money could pay for that- it's an unshakable identity, the person you're becoming during the tough times of your life, it's just you and the Lord. How intimate is that!
His time in obscurity allowed him to develop his character and draw closer to God, enabling him to accomplish more than he appeared capable of.
When no one recognizes us, no one celebrates with us, no one applauds us, and no one sees us- God still notices every lil' thing we're doing, seen or unseen in the eyes of many. How comforting it is to know that there's Someone greater than anyone else who is pleased even in our hidden days when we choose to draw closer to Him.
May we all pursue what He calls us to do, and may we have the courage to liberate ourselves from the limitations we put into ourselves, from the cages that we build around ourselves, from our own toxicity, pride, and unbelief. May His love be our safe space so we can pursue what He calls us to do with pure intentions and pure hearts. Take heart!
When you understand the sacrificial love of Christ, the story at the cross, you will break down not in grief but with joy in your heart.
Do you want to be a mushroom or to be a giant oak?
The dark times is the best time to see the grace of God. It is the best place to become the person of greatness. Tim Keller
Trust Him, His grace is enough. You are not hidden, you are seen, forgiven not condemned, valued and cherished not blemished, redeemed and honored not overlooked, pursued and loved by the lovers of souls, covered by His blood and healed in Jesus Name.
It is all about Jesus.
So whatever your season right now, if you are at the peak of your success or if you feel like in the pit of your failures, it is just a season. It will come to pass, what matter most is who you are becoming.