Shhh! It’s a Secret!

I’ll confess something right up front.
I’m not very good at keeping secrets.

Oh, I try. But give me a delightful surprise — like a party, a gift, or some exciting news — and it practically bubbles right out of me. I’ve been known to accidentally spill the beans about a surprise party before the candles were even lit.

And if I’m being really honest, I may have been the kid who quietly opened my Christmas presents early — then carefully rewrapped them so my mom wouldn’t know.

So when I read the story about the people Jesus healed who couldn’t keep quiet, I completely understand.

After Jesus healed a deaf man, the Bible says:
“He ordered them not to tell anyone. But the more He ordered them not to, the more they proclaimed it.” (Mark 7:36)

I suspect I would have been right there with them.

Sometimes Jesus asked people to stay quiet because crowds could misunderstand His mission. If word spread too quickly, people might chase the miracles instead of the message.

And yet, when the leper Jesus healed told everyone what had happened, the crowds became so large that Jesus “could no longer enter a town openly.” (Mark 1:45)

Even so, Jesus moved quietly and faithfully toward the greater miracle still to come. He knew the real moment for the news to break would arrive soon enough.

In less than two weeks, we’ll enter Holy Week — the story of the cross, the empty tomb, and the greatest victory the world has ever known.

And here’s the wonderful part — the secret is out.

Because of the resurrection, we are no longer asked to keep quiet. We are witnesses to the finished work of God’s salvation.

So if you’re like me — an awkward secret-keeper — this is one secret we’re allowed to share.

In fact, we’re encouraged to shout it from the rooftops.
Or in my case… maybe from social media.

JESUS HEALS!!
JESUS SAVES!!
JESUS LIVES!!

It’s simply too good to keep to ourselves!

Oh, dear Lord, bless those around the world who must still whisper Your name in secret. Give them courage, protection, and hope.

As for me…I’m grateful this is one secret I can tell!

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