Twice this year, I have had occasion to reflect on the deep secrets of God. One was during our church meeting in Owerri, and the other during a virtual ministers’ conference. Someone may ask, “How much is the worth of a divine secret?” Daniel should know. Nebuchadnezzar had a dream that he could not remember, talk less of grasping its meaning. When his wise men and the astrologers in his kingdom could not recall his dream he condemned them to death. That moved Daniel and his three other colleagues to seek the face of the Lord concerning the dilemma. God did not only replay the dream to Daniel, He also gave him its interpretation. As a result of that several deaths were aborted. Many women and children who would have become widows and orphans respectively were spared the agony.

“Revelation of deep things is a continuous and beneficial act of God…The only thing we need to add is that the secrets of God are not just thrown around indiscriminately.”

On his part, Daniel was promoted. And when he spoke to the king on behalf of his friends, they were equally promoted in Babylon. So, one divine secret became a lifeline for several people, as well as serving as a ladder for career growth. It is comforting to note that God has not run short of secrets. Daniel describes God as one who “reveals deep and secret things” (Daniel 2:22). Revelation of deep things is a continuous and beneficial act of God. Whatever secrets that the Lord might choose to reveal now will not be any less potent in their effect than what we have recalled here. The only thing we need to add is that the secrets of God are not just thrown around indiscriminately. An essential condition to fulfill before we can enjoy divine disclosure is stated in our text – the fear of the Lord. In its basic elements the fear of God refers to departure from evil. You can boil this down to complete obedience to the voice of God.