Proverbs 25: King James Bible
Honor of Kings – Daily Devotion of Proverbs chapter twenty five, Verses 1-2
1 These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out. 2 It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter.
Daily Inspiration from These Verses – Honor of Kings
There are two things going on in verse 2. First we have the Lord concealing things, second we’ve got kings searching for things. Funny thing about this, is that it is impossible to reverse.
Nobody can conceal anything from the Lord, and the Lord never has to search anything out that he doesn’t already know. But isn’t it amazing that people somehow tend to think that if they do something while nobody’s looking, that nobody’s looking?
There is no such thing as nobody looking, as the Lord sees all, knows all, and for we who are in Christ, has promised to never leave us or forsake us. Yes, that includes when we believe that we’re alone.
It is the honor of kings to search out the things that the Lord has hidden. If the Lord has concealed something, he already has someone in mind to find it. Let’s make something clear for a moment…
This verse isn’t speaking to under 1% of those who have ever lived, who happened to be (or become) kings. We as followers and born again believers of Christ Jesus, have been made kings and priests under his rule. If there’s any confusion about that, please see the scriptures below from the book of Revelation.
It is truly our honor, to be able to search out the things that the Lord himself has hidden from the world. And even if we take what we find, and scream it from the housetops, the world will still have no understanding of it.
The world itself can’t receive the things of the Spirit, because it is carnal by nature. The preaching of the cross is foolishness to those who perish, that we know. But this isn’t limited to the preaching of the cross.
Direction and instruction that the Lord gives us through his Word, is often left misunderstood when not directly led by the Spirit of the Lord to grant us insight, context, knowledge, or understanding. Anyone can read it, but not everyone can feast off of it, and find treasures hidden by the Father.
That’s what makes the Word of the Lord so exciting for us as we bear this in mind. The honor of kings await us in the Word, as we search out what the Lord would have added to us, and written upon our hearts.
When the Holy Ghost opens your eyes to something special in his Word that you’ve either not noticed, jumps out at you, or answers a question you’ve been gnawing on, stop right there and read it again prayerfully.
Your spirit will rejoice within you as you make the trek through the knowledge of the Lord. I can tell you one thing, that this is something that must be experienced, rather than described. But oh, what a good feeling it is to be led by the Lord!
Related New Testament Scripture
John 5: King James Bible
39 Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.
John 12: King James Bible
26 If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.
Acts 17: King James Bible
11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.
Romans 8: King James Bible
5 For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. 6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. 7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
Revelation 1: King James Bible
5 And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, 6 And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
Revelation 21: King James Bible
23 And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof. 24 And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour into it.
Prayer
Father,
Thank you for all of the exciting things that you’ve concealed for us through your Word. As we search through it, lead us by your Spirit to find the treasures, as you’d will for us to find them. Open the eyes of our understanding, and bring us near to your glory, as we partake in the honor of kings, according to your Word. All that we may serve you better, and praise your mighty name. In teh name of the Lord Jesus Christ we pray.
Amen
Question
Have you partaken or been a beneficiary of the honor of kings?
Thanks Brian…yes, we are made kings and priests under His rule. This is something that the world will never be able to grasp. “Just who do they think they are”??!! We will see their faces, on the day of judgement. We true believers have been reading/meditating on His word for years, but it is as you said, suddenly something leaps out at us. Could be that your life, at this stage, is allowing more insight, more understanding. It truly is a tremondous feeling, to get a hold of one of God’s gems…and the world hasn’t a clue. Thanks again, Brian…stay strong Brother.
Hi there George,
Thank you for the comment and amen. I agree with what you’re saying, and I would also add that we need to understand that none of us have all been saved at the same time, and none of us are being taught lessons from the Lord at the same pace. The reason why your comment brought this to mind, is that this is so easy to forget.
Sometimes the Lord teaches us something that many already know about. Other times he opens our eyes to something and we assume everyone knows about it, and nobody does. And the amazing thing of it all is that the Father keeps track of where we’re all at on the course. Multitasking galore.
Thanks again for your comment Brother, and God bless you in Jesus name!