The unpredictability of my life has planted me squarely in the center of uncertainty. This is not the first time I have been plagued with doubt, but I still found my heart being thrust into a place of secrecy.
“I did not create you to hide.” said the Lord. “Quite the opposite.”
Recognizing the Lord’s voice, I quickly pulled the cloak away, exposing my concealed heart. “I am not hiding from you, Lord. I am hiding from this world that is too painful.”
“I AM the Light of the world. No one can hide where I cannot see them, for My Light floods all of heaven and earth. I know you feel battered by life, but its pounding force is shaping you into a golden candlestick which will put Me on display. I created you to be My light-bearer, illuminating the dark skies of this painful world.”
The smallness of my faith suddenly became a big reality, filling my soul with sadness and my eyes with tears.
Jesus gently caressed my face, His thumb brushing a tear from my cheek. Leaning forward as if to reveal a secret thing, I could feel Jesus’ face scarcely resting on mine as He whispered, “I cherish the tears that flow from your tender heart. I keep them close to Me, contained in a bottle which bears your name.”
Moving to the windows, looking out to the horizon, Jesus continued. “I know your pain and your wanderings, but a day is soon coming when your tears will be wiped away and everything will be made new. When the doubtful questions arise, run into the safety of My secret place where you can rest in the arms of The Almighty. My Light will remain bright from within My fortress, but any other hiding place will camouflage My True Light.”
The Light was taken up and the room became splintered with sunshine as I heard my Savior’s voice saying, “Today you sow in tears, but one day soon you will reap in joy.”
Comforted by Ecclesiastes 2:14; Jeremiah 23:24; Psalm 58:8, 91:1, 126:5-6; Matthew 5:14-15, John 8:12; Luke 8:16-18, Exodus 25:31; Revelation 21:4.
