The Hidden Place
The place that changes our focus and alters our condition; the only secret that brings life rather than death. It is hidden away from the material world and locked tight in the Heavenly realm. Few unlock this place merely because they never look for it. The one holding the key is neither stingy nor rude, but that is not the problem or concern-- not many even approach Him to find out. This place is known for sacrificing egoism and crucifying the very depth of selfishness so that it never returns-- this is the solution many confuse to be the problem... The problem is us and our tendency toward comfort and satisfaction.
The secret cavern that houses the richest water that purifies and heals the deepest wounds, but few can bare the temporary sting that accompanies the purging of infection. The process continues to refinement and the sharpening of our soul along with the melting of all the built up 'scum' acquired over time. Once our scarlet is made white as snow the realization that we truly are naked and in need of God brings us back to the decision Adam and Eve had to make. We either foolishly try to be as God and fail or choose to humble ourselves before Christ and give up our selfish desires, and ignorant belief that we are anything at all apart from Christ. At this point we understand that in our many weaknesses He is made strong and His grace and mercy is enough. He. Is. Enough.
The more time we come to this place the faster we gain His heart. The time we spend with Him the better we reflect compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience and love. Through this reflection we learn to express His peace-- yes peace in the midst of suffering, while processing through sorrow, in the heat of battling guilt and shame or boiling with offense. Because once the baggage is placed at the foot of the cross it is checked in and left. When those burdens are handed over it allows God to bring in peace, and joy because there is room now. Once we understand that only God can give these things we crave more-- more of the secret place, more of His presence, more of the exchange and more of His WORD. Whereas before it was an obligation, it is now a need, a craving, a desire, and a want deep within. This is the place where His glory falls and transformation, renewal, and restoration can occur.
The hidden place. The place God and man seek each other and man finally aligns himself with his Creator. The place beckoning and few return its call, urge, nudge.... This is the place that requires humility and a willingness to become fully bare before the Creator. It is a place as it were in the beginning. Hidden away from all evil and impurities that poison the soul-- the place called Eden.
