The Secret of the Lord: Finding Peace Through Faith in God
Updated: Oct 12
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to have peace in the middle of life's uncertainties, while others are overwhelmed with fear?
I believe there is a beautiful secret found in God's Word—a secret that has strengthened my faith and given me peace through some of life's most difficult seasons.
Psalm 25:14 tells us:
"The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant." — Psalm 25:14 (KJV)
I love this Scripture because it speaks of something precious: a personal, trusting relationship with the Lord.
Years ago, during the uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, I found myself asking a question.
Why wasn't I afraid?
The answer came through several personal experiences that the Lord brought back to my remembrance. And today, I would love to share them with you.
Finding Peace in a World Filled With Fear
With all the fear going on in the world over the coronavirus, I couldn't help but notice something about myself.
I wasn't afraid.
"Why wasn't I fearful of this virus?" I asked myself one day.
My boss had come into work the previous week, his eyes wide with concern.
"Isn't this crazy?!" he exclaimed.
"What is? What's crazy?" I asked innocently.
"This coronavirus thing!" he replied, astonished that I didn't seem to know what he was referring to.
I'm sorry, but the coronavirus wasn't the first thing on my mind.
He went on to tell me how frightened his wife had become. She was so concerned about the virus that she wouldn't allow him to enter their house after work until he had removed his clothes.
As he spoke, he placed a can of Lysol spray, hand sanitizer, tissues, and antibacterial wipes on my desk in case I needed them.
I thanked him and set everything aside.
I could tell he was genuinely shaken by what was happening in the world.
Then he steadied himself and said with confidence, "You know, once they have this vaccine figured out, everything will be OK again."
Will it? I wondered.
Perhaps for a while.
But I was thinking about something much bigger than the virus itself. Our world was already filled with uncertainty, fear, and trouble.
I began sharing my thoughts.
"This kind of thing is going to keep happening over and over again in the world until things get very bad and—"
Before I could finish, my boss interrupted.
"No," he said firmly. "They will figure things out. Then the next time this happens, they will be more prepared. You will see."
I thought about his response.
So that is where he places his confidence? In "they"? In the people who will find the answers?
Then I asked myself another question.
Am I placing my confidence in them, too?
Was that why I wasn't afraid?
No. I knew there was something deeper.
A Beautiful Morning and a Reminder of God's Love
Later, while lying in bed and thinking about my lack of fear, I remembered something that had happened several months earlier.
It was a beautiful morning as I drove to work.
The sun was shining boldly, and bright streams of light fell across the buildings and onto the road before me.
People were everywhere.
Some were walking to their destinations. Others were driving here and there, going about their daily routines.
As I looked around, I noticed a man standing beside his car, filling his gas tank.
For some reason, I began thinking about that man as an individual.
He was a person just like me, living his own life, carrying his own responsibilities, and moving through another busy morning.
Suddenly, I felt an overwhelming awareness of God's love for that man.
And not only for him, but for all the people moving about that morning.
It was an enormous feeling of love that seemed to fill my car.
Then, almost immediately, a familiar Scripture came to my heart:
"The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him."
I loved that verse, but at the time, I didn't fully understand why it had come to mind while I was thinking about God's love for those people.
Still, I recognized it as something important.
So I tucked it away in my heart and continued on to work.
Little did I know that the Lord would bring that Scripture back to my remembrance at just the right time.
A Broken Confidence and a Valuable Lesson About Trust
That same night, after I had fallen asleep, I woke with another memory.
Our family had once gone through a very difficult season.
We were emotionally exhausted, and there were personal struggles we were trying to work through together.
During that time, a woman we knew seemed especially interested in how our family was doing.
"So, how are you guys doing?" she would ask sympathetically, often reaching out and touching my shoulder.
My answer was usually the same.
"We're doing good. It's going to take some time for things to settle, but we'll make it."
For approximately six weeks, she continued asking about our situation.
Knowing her personality and her tendency to pry, I answered kindly without revealing too much.
Then one day, I decided to test the relationship.
I wanted to know whether I could trust her with something personal.
When she approached me again and asked how things were going, I replied differently.
"Well, honestly, things have been a little rough."
Then I asked her a question.
"If I tell you something, do you promise not to tell anyone?"
"Of course," she answered sympathetically.
I explained that our family was facing personal difficulties and that I didn't want everyone knowing about them.
"These are personal sufferings between us and the Lord," I told her. "Please don't share this with anyone."
She agreed.
I proceeded to tell her something relatively minor about what we were experiencing, reminding her several times that the information was private.
The very next day, we were scheduled to have lunch with a few other ladies.
When I arrived, I had barely gotten out of my car before someone approached me and expressed sympathy over the very situation I had shared in confidence the day before.
I couldn't believe it!
But then again, I could.
That was why I had tested the relationship.
I had specifically asked her not to share what I told her.
And yet, she had.
When I shared what happened with my husband, he gave me some excellent advice.
He encouraged me to forgive her quickly, move on, and continue being her friend.
Then he added something I have never forgotten:
"Only, now you know the limits of your relationship."
What wisdom!
I forgave her and moved forward, but I also understood something important.
Not every relationship carries the same level of trust.
And when someone shares something precious with us, we should respect that confidence.
The Secret of the Lord Is a Relationship of Trust
The following morning, when I woke up and remembered these experiences, I began to understand what the Lord was showing me.
Why wasn't I fearful of the coronavirus?
Was it because I knew the Lord loved me?
Was it because the virus hadn't yet affected anyone close to me?
No. There was something more.
I wasn't afraid because I had a secret.
And I understood how precious that secret was.
I respected the One who had shared it with me.
The memory of the woman who had broken my confidence helped me understand the importance of trust and respect in a relationship.
When someone trusts us with something personal, we should honor that trust.
And when the Lord reveals His truth to our hearts, we should treasure it, respect Him, and walk faithfully in His ways.
I believe the Lord began teaching me this lesson early in my life.
He showed me that I could trust Him.
And unlike the personal confidence I had shared with my friend, this was a secret I could gladly share with anyone!
Because I knew the One who had shared it with me would want others to experience it, too.
The secret I am speaking of is peace.
That's why I wasn't afraid.
I had peace.
Perfect Peace Comes From Trusting God
Isaiah 26:3 tells us:
"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee." — Isaiah 26:3 (KJV)
What a beautiful promise!
Unlike human relationships, where we sometimes have to establish limits because of broken trust, our relationship with the Lord is built upon His perfect faithfulness.
We can place our confidence in Him completely.
I know that doesn't mean we will never experience sickness, suffering, disappointment, or loss.
It means we do not have to face those things without Him.
My faith and trust are in the Lord—and that brings me peace.
I know my life is in His hands—and that brings me peace.
If trouble passes me by, I know He is with me—and I thank Him.
If trouble comes directly into my life, I know He is still with me—and I thank Him.
Because of my trusting relationship with the Lord, I have peace.
Not because the world is peaceful.
Not because I know what tomorrow holds.
But because I know the One who holds my life in His hands.
What Does It Mean to Fear the Lord?
Let's look again at Psalm 25:14:
"The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant."
The key to understanding this verse is the phrase "fear the Lord."
What does that mean?
For me, walking in the fear of the Lord means having a deep love, reverence, and respect for who He is.
It means honoring His Word, trusting His wisdom, and choosing to walk in His ways.
It doesn't mean living in constant terror of God.
It means recognizing His holiness and loving Him enough to want to please Him.
The Book of Proverbs teaches us that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.
That heavenly wisdom helps us choose righteousness over foolishness, love over hatred, and forgiveness over bitterness.
I am so thankful that the Lord began teaching me these truths early in my childhood.
Having the fear of the Lord in my heart helped guide many of my decisions. (Read my testimony, Sunshine in My Heart: My Journey of Faith, Love, and New Beginnings.)
When you love someone deeply, you don't want to damage that relationship through carelessness or disrespect.
You want to honor the relationship because the person is precious to you.
That's how I think about my relationship with the Lord.
I love Him, I trust Him, and I want to walk in His ways.
And through that relationship, He has given me peace.
Understanding God's Covenant and His Promises
Psalm 25:14 also tells us that the Lord will show His covenant to those who fear Him.
A covenant is a solemn agreement or promise.
Throughout Scripture, we see God's faithfulness to His people and His desire for them to walk in obedience and trust.
In Psalm 25, David speaks of God's mercy, truth, guidance, forgiveness, and deliverance.
He asks the Lord to teach him His ways and lead him in truth.
That is the kind of relationship I want to have with God.
One where I continually look to Him for direction.
One where I trust Him through uncertainty.
One where I seek to honor Him in my choices.
And one where I rest in His faithfulness, even when life becomes difficult.
Walking with the Lord does not mean every hardship will disappear.
But it does mean we can seek His guidance, depend upon His mercy, and find strength in His presence.
Walking in His ways brings peace to the heart that trusts Him.
Where Do You Place Your Confidence?
Now, thinking back to that conversation with my boss, I understand why his words stayed with me.
He placed his confidence in the people who were working to find answers to the coronavirus.
And I certainly believe we should be thankful for the knowledge, abilities, and resources people have been given to help others.
But my ultimate confidence is not in human ability.
My hope is in the One who created those people and gave them their abilities.
That is where my peace comes from.
Not from knowing that everything will turn out exactly as I would like.
But from knowing that God is faithful and that I can trust Him through whatever comes my way.
The world will continue to face difficulties.
We will continue to experience seasons of uncertainty.
But our hearts can remain anchored in the Lord.
The Lord Wants You to Know His Peace, Too
Dear friend, perhaps you are facing something today that has shaken your confidence.
Maybe you're worried about your family, your health, your finances, or what tomorrow may bring.
Perhaps you are carrying a burden that no one else fully understands.
I want to encourage you with this beautiful truth:
You can place your trust in the Lord.
You can seek Him, learn His ways, and develop a deeper relationship with Him.
You can bring your fears and concerns before Him in prayer.
And as you keep your heart and mind fixed upon Him, you can learn to rest in His peace.
Psalm 25:14 reminds us that the Lord desires a close relationship with those who reverence Him.
What a precious invitation!
The Lord wants to share His truth with you, too.
Peace can find a place in your heart today.
Keep your eyes upon Him.
Trust His promises.
And remember that even in the most uncertain seasons of life, you are never beyond the reach of His loving care.
A Prayer for God's Peace
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for Your faithfulness and for the precious peace that comes from knowing You.
Teach us to walk in the fear of the Lord, to respect Your Word, and to trust Your ways even when we do not understand what is happening around us.
When fear tries to overwhelm our hearts, remind us that our lives are in Your hands.
Help us to keep our minds stayed upon You and our confidence rooted in Your promises.
Give us wisdom to make decisions that honor You, hearts that are quick to forgive, and faith that grows stronger through every season.
May Your peace fill our hearts and guide our steps today and always.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
Scripture Reading: Psalm 25
I encourage you to take some quiet time to read Psalm 25 in its entirety.
Pay special attention to verses 4–5, 12–15, and the beautiful promise found in verse 14.
As you read, ask the Lord to teach you His ways, strengthen your trust in Him, and help you experience His peace in a deeper way.
"The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant." — Psalm 25:14 (KJV)
Blessings,
My Sun & Shade
