Whispers | Message 4: God Has A Secret | Pastor Chad Dingess | 03/30/2025
March 30, 2025 / Bethesda ChurchPsalms 25:14 (NKJV)
“The secret of the Lord is with those who fear Him, and He will show them His covenant.” (MULTILINE)
2 Kings 6:11-12
This enraged the king of Aram. He summoned his officers and demanded of them, “Tell me! Which of us is on the side of the king of Israel?” “None of us, my Lord the King,” said one of his officers, “but Elisha, the prophet who is in Israel, tells the king of Israel the very words you speak in your bedroom.” (MULTILINE)
2 Kings 6:15-17
“Oh no, my Lord! What shall we do?” the servant asked. “Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” And Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.” Then, the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. (MULTILINE)
1. Secrets are based on trust. (MULTILINE)
Psalms 25:14 (NASB)
The secret of the Lord is for those who fear Him, and He will make them know His covenant. (MULTILINE)
2. Secrets require proximity. (MULTILINE)
Romans 8:38-39
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor death, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (MULTILINE)
James 1:21 (NLT)
So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls. (MULTILINE)
Matthew 6:6 (NKJV)
But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut the door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. (MULTILINE)
3. Secrets require a proper response. (MULTILINE)
Mark 4:24
“Take heed what you hear. With the same measure you use, it will be measured to you; and to you who hear, more will be given.” (MULTILINE)