This proverb is from a selection of proverbs of Solomon which the men of Judah copied under Hezekiah. It would be easy to pass over this and assume it is not for you because you assume you are not a king.
Yet in the New Testament we are called 'kings and priests' to our God. If then I am a ruler, what do I rule? I rule in the spirit over all my God has given me. If I rule then I have responsibility to rule well an to rule well I need insight, thus proverbs.
So what is the proverb saying? How is it that it is 'glory' for God to conceal a thing? I find myself constantly seeking God's way and understanding. I do not see clearly and must stay close to Him, He does. Perhaps this is why He conceals a thing, He is into relationship above self satisfaction. That would be so like Him.
Today I know I am where I am for a purpose but although I think I know why I am here I am very aware that God has the final card in His hand.
Last night whilst at dinner in a restaurant I saw a woman and knew I knew her. I went up to her and spoke to her and told her I knew her but she did not know me. When she told me her name I knew it fitted with the memory of her, yet where she fits I do not know. God does this to me and I know He is doing something through these encounters that He uses for His glory. I am glad to be involved. One day I will know fully what it all meant. I know God was in that.
Today I am awake early seeking what He will do today. Like I said I think I know why I am here but the experience yesterday warns me tht it may not be what I expect.
I remember such an experience in winter in Japan. I was visiting a missionary girlfriend and had a sudden need to travel to the coast, in the snow. We caught a train and arrived in a coastal town where we saw one woman who looked surprised to see 'gaigen,' (heathens). She was walking down a street all alone in an area where we saw evidence of Christianity. The other side of the same town was evil and full of idols. It was a most unusual experience. I knew God was up to something but to this day do not know what it all meant. All I know is I had to go and was satisfied when I had gone.
I would love to see in the spirit at such times, it would be exciting. I sensed I was in a similar place last night. Mmmm!
May a your Kingdom come, Your will be done. Amen!
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