About this episode
John Eldredge discusses the discomfort of being called out of hiding and the journey towards self-acceptance and unveiling one's true glory in the light of God's truth.
The thought of me being called out of hiding is unnerving. I don’t think I want to be seen. Many years ago, during my life in the theater, I received a standing ovation for anperformance. The audience was literally on its feet, cheering. What actor doesn’t crave a standing ovation? So you know what I did? I ran . Literally. As soon as the curtain went down I bolted for the door, so I wouldn’t have to talk to anyone. I didn’t want to be seen. I know, it’s weird, but I’ll bet you feel the same about being unveiled. You probably can’t imagine there being a glory to your life, let alone one that the Enemy fears. But remember—things are not what they seem. We are not what we seem. You probably believed that your heart was bad too. I pray that fog of poison gas from the pit of hell is fading away in the wind of God’s truth. And there is more. Not only does Christ say to you that your heart is good, he invites you now out of the shadows to unveil your glory. You have a role you never dreamed of having. There’s the beautiful scene toward the end of Joseph’s life where he, too, is unveiled. The very brothers who sold him into slavery as a boy are standing before what they believe is an…
People in this episode
Host: John Eldredge
Topics covered
- self-acceptance
- identity
- spiritual unveiling
- overcoming fear
- Christian faith
Keywords
- calling out
- hiding
- standing ovation
- Joseph
- Christianity
- identity
- glory
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