Secrets

'Can I tell you a secret?' We usually enjoy this sense of being on the inside of significant information. The present flurry of Wikileaks stories feeds this appetite.
Many newspapers are full of stories which emerge from 'investigative journalism' when reporters have discovered something by legal or illegal means. Even Vince Cable has been embarrassed by having his comments recorded. Perhaps all of us are glad that our words and thoughts are not too often exposed.
St. Paul reminds his Roman readers that there will come a day when all our secrets will be revealed. 'And this is the message I proclaim—that the day is coming when God, through Christ Jesus, will judge everyone’s secret life. (Romans 2.16) That future prospect, of full and fair exposure, will catch many unprepared. But Paul also said, 'There is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.' (Romans 8.1)
The Good News of this season is that God has provided what we all need - if we will accept his offer - someone to stand for us when our secret lives are laid bare. And God's generous offer is no secret. I shall remember to thank Him today.
Best wishes,
Richard