Have you ever been looking for something and simply couldn’t find it? You searched high and low but to no avail. Then moments later, there it was. It was in a place you searched several times but didn’t see it. As a result, it was hiding in plain sight. Is it possible the same thing is happening to you? People are searching for you but don’t realize you’re hiding in plain sight.
The Story: John 6:41-58
In John 6:41-58, the Jews were upset because Jesus described Himself as the Bread that came down from heaven. They knew Him as the son of Joseph and were familiar with His mother. Therefore, they couldn’t comprehend the metaphors Jesus provided. Despite their confusion, Jesus explained His relationship with the Father, God. He also told them that He was the bridge to the Father. Furthermore, eternal life came through Him as He was the Bread.
However, the Jews took the words of Jesus literally. They spoke among themselves inquiring about how were they to eat His flesh. As a result of their confusion, Jesus continued to explain that life involves His body and blood. Unfortunately, the Jews couldn’t receive the words of Jesus. Although Jesus was hiding in plain sight, they couldn’t see that He was the One foretold about in the Scriptures.
The Lesson
Today, we try to get people to see the real us. We explain our transformation and reveal our new selves. However, they remind us of what we used to do and say. They remain stuck in our past and refuse to see the bright light of our today.
Their blinders prevent them from seeing us as the answers to their problems. Instead, they continue to question who we are and try to force us into their box. Because of their lack of vision, we continue hiding in plain sight. Regardless of their blinders, we can grow and excel into who we’re destined to be.
As for us, what do we do when we’re hiding in plain sight? First, we stand on the new. We continue our growth. Our focus is on our present and future as we don’t dwell on what once was. As a result, we refuse to join the chorus of yesteryear. Second, we proclaim our now. When people try to reminisce on the past, we celebrate now. We center the narrative on who we are today. Third, we accept that not everyone will embrace our next. That’s okay. As we accept people where they are, we continue to grow into our future.
For them, we’re hiding in plain sight. For us, we’re new, now, and next.
