“Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw
your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and
then turn and tear you to pieces.” (Matthew 7:6)
Everything the Lord ever commanded
was for the protection of our body, soul, and spirit. For example, the food
laws that Moses gave to the Israelites was for the protection of their health.
The above command is for the protection of our soul and spirit, even our bodies
in certain situations.
What are these sacred things, these
pearls? For the most part, they are revelations from the Lord: visions, dreams,
prophecies, and rhema revelations from the Word. It also includes anything that
is precious to us, such as precious feelings, memories, information, and
experiences of relationships and love.
Who are the “dogs” and “pigs?” They
can be anybody who won’t have insight into what you want to share. It can even
be a pastor or a close friend.
Have you ever shared the deepest
secrets of your heart with a friend, and he responded indifferently? Worse, did
he criticize or laugh at you? If this happens often, the pain may cause us to
withdraw and stop sharing important issues with anybody. The Lord warned us
about this because He wants to protect us against hurt.
Some of these “dogs” and “pigs” are
malicious gossips. They will run throughout the community, tearing your heart
apart with their gossip. Others will mean a world of good, warning you and
advising you how to respond to the revelation. With their carnal assessment,
they destroy God’s encouragement to you.
Others will laugh, express their
skepticism, and criticize you. They may say you are crazy or can’t do the task
that the Lord has revealed to you. This person curses your life, your call, and
your purpose.
Some might be friends or family you
thought cared about you, but when they act indifferently, seemingly not caring
about your story, you get hurt.
As with Abraham, the Lord starts
preparing His servants a long time in advance of the purpose He calls them for.
He will regularly give revelation and encouragement as we seek His face. These
usually come in the form of rhema revelations from the scriptures, prophecy
into our lives, dreams, and visions. They are meant for us personally, and we
should treasure them in our hearts, enjoying the interest the Lord is showing
in us. Mary, the mother of Jesus, is a fine example of this. “And all
who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured
up all these things and pondered them in her heart,” (Luke 2:18, 19).
We
are often too church-oriented and want to run with everything to the pastors
and counselors. Sometimes this is good, but often the Lord wants to build a
relationship with us personally and does not want us to share. Otherwise, it is
like giving our colleagues every detail of our intimate home lives. To be continued.
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