Day 46 with David: The Lord wants to share His secrets with us.

“Who is the man that fears the Lord? Him shall He teach in the way He chooses. He himself shall dwell in prosperity, And his descendants shall inherit the earth. The secret of the Lord is with those who fear Him, And He will show them His covenant.”

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭25:12-14‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

I think it’s sad that the practice of people learning skills through apprenticeship is neglected in our modern society. There seems to be the philosophy that everything can be learned in a classroom setting, then you enter into your profession, and it’s all one big seamless process. But, it is anything but seamless. All the “book learning” in the world cannot replace the hands-on process that happens when a person learning to do something, is doing it under the watchful eye of a “master.” Experience teaches things that a classroom never can.

I am intrigued when I watch someone who is really a master at doing something—woodworking, plumbing, electrical, cooking, etc.—talking about the so-called “hacks” they have come up with through their experience. These hacks—these secrets—streamline their work and make the finished product better; they also help negotiate the “unexpected.” I truly believe that the reason that the YouTube “experience” has become so popular is that it puts back an element of learning that has been all but lost; you can watch someone do something that you want/need to do. However, still missing is that element of what to do if it does not go exactly as it went for the person on the YouTube video. The “master” would know what to do; but you don’t.

Did you know that the Lord has provided a Master Who can be with us all the time as we navigate our spiritual journey? His name is the Holy Spirit of God. Jesus promised this wonderful Teacher to us:

“I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come. He will glorify Me, for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you. All things that the Father has are Mine. Therefore I said that He will take of Mine and declare it to you.”

‭‭John‬ ‭16:12-15‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Jesus has provided a way for us to be under the watchful eye of a Master Teacher!

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭11:28-29‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Yes, the yoke of Jesus Christ is the Holy Spirit. He conveys to us what our Lord knows: everything!

But, just as it is with a master trying to teach an apprentice, the apprentice must have a willing heart, respect the knowledge of the Teacher, and do just as He says.

In our portion from Psalms today we see David reflecting on one of the great benefits of fearing the Lord: knowing His “secret.” For those who fear the Lord, those who recognize God for who He is, those who desire to be obedient to His will, there is access to His limitless knowledge and understanding! He is willing to show us how to live an abundant life! All we have to do is to be willing to be taught and to do as He says.

For today let us know and understand what David knew:

The Lord wants to share His secrets with us.

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