What you try to HIDE, SHINES BRIGHTER than you think

Hia guys, it’s been a while since I last wrote and the last time I wrote, it wasn’t really much about the scriptures as well but never-the-less I hope my personal experiences in life has something you can reflect on. hehe ( Do you guys even read my blog?! But for those who do…hehe, I hope you learn something!)

Anyway, going back to my topic, I bet you guys are already familiar with the saying “wala’y asung makumkom” (sa mga bisdak, kasabot ramu ani!) or if I were to translate it, it would kind’ a go like “secrets can’t be kept”, just like smoke(asu) you can’t clutch it because it seeps through spaces between our fingers. What I’m trying to display in this illustration is that we as mere fleshy beings, each have our own HIDDEN motives in our heart… and no matter how well some may try to put on a façade, they may be able to deceive the crowd yet God knows and will reveal what you try to hide.

Today, it’s very easy for someone to call herself/himself a Christian, but the catch is, do they really earn the title of what they claim? Do they live their faith? Or is it all for show? James 2:14 says and I quote “What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save?” What do you think is worse then an unbeliever? For me I guess it would have to be someone who claims to be a Christian, yet walks in the wrong direction. Does that not deceive others and lead them away from Christ?

Guys, the Lord knows your heart, deep within where no one else can see! He knows your motives, He knows your guilt, He knows your burden and even if you put on a very good show to say otherwise, no mask of deception can fool the Lord. We are His vessels, even if we may not look great, may not have the exact words to express who He is in our lives, His light will continue to shine within us because when we truly embed Him in our hearts, hidden from others, our obedience in action to Him will show even in the darkest shadow. I believe someone with true faith, even without words can draw others to Christ with the example of obedience in thought and action to our Heavenly Father.

So remember, as children of God, do wear your bumper sticker correctly. I John 3:9 says and I quote, “No one who is born of God will continue to sin, because God’s seed remains in him; he cannot go on sinning, because he has been born of GOD. Thus even if Christ is hidden in our hearts where no one else can see, His light will continue to SHINE brighter than you think!!!