The Hidden Key

We were privileged to meet Alicia Britt Chole at our District Council, through which we were put in contact with her book, "Anonymous: Jesus' hidden years...and yours." Our Pastor began a study, loosely based on the materiel and ideas found in that book, and it was an amazing 40 minutes. Let me share some highlights: -The iceberg principle: 10% is visible above the surface, 90% invisible (making it indestructible) -It's the hidden parts of life that will make your life either destructible or indestructible Jesus Pattern Day 1- Holy Birth- followed by hidden days Day 8- Dedication- followed by hidden months Year 2- Wise Men visit- followed by hidden years Year 12-Temple Visit- followed by hidden years Year 30-Baptism- followed by 40 hidden days Jesus began his public ministry with God's love and approval. That approval existed before Jesus did any saving, healing, redeeming. God was pleased with Jesus because of what he did in hidden times. He was preparing himself all throughout the hidden, secret times of his life in order to be ready when the time was right for his life to take a very public role. simple application: Can God be pleased and approve of me in the secret places of my life? Are we actively seeking to develop ourselves in the hidden place, or short-cutting the moments meant to be spent growing, learning, and preparing for what God has in store for our lives?