He Cannot Be Hidden

Jesus left that place and went to the vicinity of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know it; yet he could not keep his presence secret. (Mark 7:24) 

 Is there a way about us that tells others of Jesus? I mean, without opening our mouths or donning a cross, is there a manner in which we carry ourselves, conduct our affairs or speak to others reveal who lives inside? I think so.

 For example, I have noticed that when I enter the lunchroom at my place of employment, where the atmosphere is often rambunctious with debates about scandalous, political headlines or the latest sports scores, the conversations are hushed. It could be my imagination! Yet, I have prayed about it and the Lord showed me that when he enters a house, his presence couldn’t be kept secret. 

 As our passage speaks of, when Jesus entered the house in Tyre, though he desired to keep his presence hidden, he could not. The Gospel does not say that miracles were taking place as people passed by or whether a light was beaming from the windows, whatever the case was, Jesus resided in that place, and his presence could not be hidden.
 

Thinking back to the lunchroom, well, perhaps it was that I bowed my head in thanks, perhaps! Anyway, one doesn't put a lamp under a bushel. I'm just saying!

Matthew 5:14-16;  1 Corinthians 6:19

"Taking an axe to the root of shame and rejection."