Nothing is Secret - Luke 8:17

Luke the beloved physician shared how Jesus explained the parable of the seed and the sower, and then said, “No man, when he has lighted a candle, covers it with a vessel, or puts it under a bed; but sets it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light”, and in chapter eight and verse seventeen of his book Luke shared how Jesus says, “for nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest” where we read:

For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest;

neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad.

The verse reads, “For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest;” Luke began with the words, “for nothing is secret” or “because, since and on account that not one thing is hidden or concealed”, “that shall not be made manifest” which means “that will become, happen or come into existence as apparent, evident and known”. Luke shared how Jesus said “not one thing” will be kept in a “concealed or hidden” state, and everything will be made “known and apparent”.

The verse goes on to say, “neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad.” Luke continued with the words “neither any thing hid” which means “nor and not one thing that is stored up or kept secret”, “that shall not be known” or “that will not be perceived, understood and made aware of” “and come abroad” which means “and arise and appear as apparent, evident, known and plainly recognized”. Luke shared how Jesus continued with the idea of “nothing being hidden” and how everything that may be “known” will be made “apparent and plainly recognized”.

When we think through Luke's words in this verse, we learn what Jesus said about everything that seems to have been kept “secret” in this world. Not one thing that is “hidden” or “concealed” by people will continue in that state. God knows everything. He knows every “secret” people have, and as the writer of the book of Hebrews wrote, “Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do”. (See Hebrews 4:13). God sent His Son Jesus into the world to pay the price for the “hidden” and unhidden “sins” they have committed, and those who put their faith and trust in Him will be forgiven of their sins and receive everlasting life from God.

Next time Luke shares how Jesus says, “take heed therefore how you hear”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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