Hidden and Exposed

Just as a tree exists above the ground in a visible way and has its strength to stand built below the ground in a hidden way, our relationship with Jesus in the hidden times gives us strength to stand in the public times.

 “Whenever you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites, because they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by people. I assure you: They’ve got their reward! But when you pray, go into your private room, shut your door, and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

“Therefore, don’t be afraid of them, since there is nothing covered that won’t be uncovered, and nothing hidden that won’t be made known. What I tell you in the dark, speak in the light. What you hear in a whisper, proclaim on the housetops.

(Matthew 6:5-6; 10:26-27 Holman Christian Standard Bible ®©)