The secret things belong to 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 our Elohim; and the things revealed belong to us and to our sons forever, that we may do all the Words of this Torah.
Deuteronomy 29:29 (HRB)
In this and all Food for Thoughts I recommend you read the Scripture(s) provided and the entire chapter they are from to obtain more insight.
These are a few of the secrets that belong to 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄.
- Who knows the mysteries of the universe?
- Who knows why and when a person dies?
- Who knows why you were born in your family and not another?
- Who knows why some are blessed with abilities that others are not?
- Who knows when Yahshua will return for (us) His people?
- Who knows exactly how 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 will gather Yahshar’el back to the promised land?
𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 the Revealer and Keeper of His Plans
As human beings, there are secrets, plans, or certain mysteries that we are not privy to here on earth and possibly never will be. These mysteries or secrets are sometimes revealed to specific humans (Psalm 25:14, Amos 3:6–7); some are known only to 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 and Yahshua, while others are exclusive to 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 (Matthew 24:35-37). It’s important to remember that 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 is our Shepherd (Psalm 23), and He always has our best interests at heart. However, it’s even more critical to acknowledge that humans can not and do not bind 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄. He doesn’t need to disclose His secrets, plans, or mysteries of His universe to us, and we certainly can not make Him. His plans, purpose, and will are His own for Him to decide what He wishes to share.
𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 is Omniscient, meaning that His knowledge is infinite, knowing everything. According to Isaiah 55:8-9, 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄’s thoughts and ways are not like ours, but higher and immeasurably beyond our comprehension. Simply put, it’s impossible for us to fully grasp 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄’s perspective, as it transcends our understanding. Additionally, 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 is Omnipresent, meaning that His presence is unbounded by location, time, or space, encompassing the past, present, and future. 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 told us in Revelation 1:8 that He is the “One who is (present), and who was (past), and who is coming (future), the Almighty.” Furthermore, 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 is Omnipotent, signifying that He has unlimited, unmatchable power and can do anything, well, almost anything. 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 can not lie (Hebrews 6:18, Numbers 23:19, 1 Samuel 15:29, Romans 3:4), change (Malachi 3:6, Hebrews 13:8, Revelation 1:8), break promises or covenants (Psalm 89:34, Leviticus 26:44), or stop loving you (Jeremiah 31:3, John 3:16, 1 John 4:19).
Joseph’s Life
The historical events of Joseph’s life, as recorded in Genesis 37–50 and Yasher 41-44, 46, 48-55, present an excellent example of 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄’s secrets and plans. 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 provided some details to Joseph through dreams, but most of the details were withheld or kept from him. Yosef (Joseph), through the power of 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄, was able to decipher dreams with pinpoint accuracy, but he never deciphered his own.
4. And Joseph said to his brothers, Now come near to me. And they came near. And he said, I am your brother Joseph, whom you sold into Egypt.
5. And now do not be grieved, and let no anger be in your eyes because you sold me here, for Elohim sent me before you to save life.
6. For the famine has been in the midst of the land for two years. And there are still five years in which no plowing and harvest will be.
7. And Elohim sent me before you to put a remnant in the land for you, and to keep alive for you a great deliverance.
8. And now you did not send me here, but Elohim. And He has placed me for a father to Pharaoh, and for a master in all his house, and a ruler in all the land of Egypt.
Deuteronomy 29:29 (HRB)
69 And Joseph observed all their acts, and said unto them, Why do you look here and there? I am Joseph whom you sold to Egypt, now therefore let it not grieve you that you sold me, for as a support during the famine did God send me before you.
In this and all Food for Thoughts I recommend you read the Scripture(s) provided and the entire chapter they are from to obtain more insight.
Joseph’s Life Layed Out
- Details provided
- As a young man 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 made it known to Joseph through dreams that he would be a great man.
- Trials, burdens, and tragedies
- He lost his mother at an early age (Genesis 35:16-19, Yasher 42:29-36)
- He was mistreated by his Father with favoritism (Genesis 37:3-4, Yasher 41:6-7). Favoritism is a form of abuse that spoils and teaches entitlement to the favorite and breeds resentment between siblings
- All his brothers hated him except for Binyamin (Genesis 37:4-8, Yasher 41:8,13,15)
- His brothers plotted his death and threw him into a pit (Genesis 18-24, Yasher 41: 25-34)
- His brothers betrayed him and sold him into slavery (Genesis 37:25-28, Yasher 42:1-19)
- He was propositioned (sexually harassed) and tempted to compromise his morals (Genesis 39:7-12, Yasher 44:15-56)
- He was falsely accused of rape, embarrassed, beaten, and jailed (Genesis 39:11-14, Yasher 44:52-59, 75-76).
- His living conditions were horrendous and unhealthy; the scripture describes it as a dungeon (Genesis 40:15, Yasher 46:11).
- His plea for freedom was forgotten by the chief of the cupbearers whom he helped (Genesis 40:23, Yasher 43:19-20)
- He carried prolonged unresolved stress from family trauma inflicted by his brothers. (Genesis. 42:24, 43:30-31, Yasher 51:37, 53:8,10)
- The outcome of 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄’s plan, purpose, and will
- Joseph became ruler of Mizraim (Egypt), only second to Pharaoh the Melech (King).
- Family relationships were restored and strengthened
- Jacob (Yahshar’el) was rescued from the famine and brought into the city of Goshen in Mizraim.
𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄’s Plan Not Revealed
These trials and tragedies in Joseph’s life were all part of 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄’s intricate plan, purpose, and will for Joseph’s life and the survival of Yahshar’el. Imagine if 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 had revealed to Joseph the trials, trauma, and tragedies he would endure? He might have chosen a different path or walked away from 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 and his family. Similarly, had 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 revealed to Jacob that his favorite and most beloved son would be hated by his brothers, sold into slavery, subjected to beatings, and unjustly imprisoned in a dungeon. Jacob might have attempted to shield Joseph from these harsh experiences, thus blocking YAH’s will. Lastly, imagine Joseph’s hateful brothers knowing for sure that one day Joseph would rule over them, as revealed in his dreams; they might have actually killed him.
We must understand and recognize that Abba YAH has profound insight into our psyche and lives (past, present, and future). He knows how to mold or refine us into the finest versions of ourselves. It might take trials and tribulations, up and down, or twists and turns, but in the end, it is for our good and for His purpose, glory, and ultimate plan.
Our lives
Though it is 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄‘s prerogative to unveil His plans or not, some believe that 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 is always silent and withholds His secrets and plans from them. While this may be true for some people or for some aspects of our lives, it is not true for everyone. Just as 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 provided glimpses of His plans to Joseph, He also offers glimpses to us. The question is, where and from whom are you seeking these secrets, plans, or glimpses? Are you seeking the face of the Most High through prayer for answers? Are you reading, studying, and meditating on His Word for the answers?
You must understand that Abba YAH has placed many of His secrets, truths, plans, and mysteries in His inspired Word, the Bible, and reveals it to those truly seeking His face in spirit and in truth (2 Timothy 3:16, Luke 24:45, John 4:24). So, if you do not open your Scriptures, you are looking in the wrong place. 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 also shares through visions, dreams, and prayers, which comes through building a relationship with Him. So, fortunately for us, 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 is not silent, nor did He leave us in the dark with no revelations or instructions. Even still, if you aren’t privy to the plans of 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 for your life, trust in Him like Joseph did and know that He is working things out for your good. (Romans 8:28, Isaiah 54:17).
Conclusion
Our job is not to know every detail and intricacy of 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄‘s plans but to trust that 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 will do what He has revealed and what He has promised in His Word. So we should not get caught up and preoccupied with His mysteries, plans, and secrets, so much so that we get in His way or continuously throw our hands up asking who, what, when, where, and why me. We are required to pray, read, study, and meditate on the Torah. Furthermore, we are required to obey the Torah and believe in the testimony of Yahshua, so let’s do these things and live a purposeful life. (Revelations 12:17)
By: David Edwards – HalleluYAH – Praise YAH – Praise 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄
