– What you do in silence shapes what God does in public.
Some things aren’t meant to be seen.
Not because they’re secret, but because they’re sacred.
We live in a world obsessed with visibility—likes, reposts, reels. But the oil doesn’t flow because you’re seen. It flows because you’re surrendered.
Before David ever stood with a crown, he stood alone in a field. Before he ever held Goliath’s head in his hands, he held a harp in the dark. No applause. No followers. Just sheep, solitude, and a heart that was learning to obey God when no one was watching.
That’s where the anointing is born. In the quiet. In the daily yes.
The kind of obedience that has no spotlight, no platform.
Just you, God, and the choice to honor Him anyway.
Why Private Obedience Matters
Obedience in private is what reveals your real posture.
You can fake giftedness, but you can’t fake growth.
You can rehearse a message, but you can’t rehearse spiritual maturity.
The anointing is expensive—it costs consistency when no one claps for you.
It costs choosing character when shortcuts seem easier.
It costs learning to say, “Not my will, but Yours be done,” even when you’re disappointed.
God doesn’t anoint performance.
He anoints obedience.
The Hidden Work Prepares You for the Visible One
Jesus spent 30 years in obscurity before stepping into public ministry. Thirty years. If the Son of God could stay hidden that long, what makes us think we’re late?
We’re not late. We’re being made.
And truthfully, it’s the making that sustains the mantle. If you skip the private process, you’ll crumble under the public pressure.
That’s why the quiet matters. That’s why staying faithful when it’s dry matters.
Because what you build in silence is what God reveals in seasons of visibility.
Don’t Rush the Reveal
If God has you in a season where nobody sees your effort, it’s not punishment—it’s preparation.
Obedience now is building capacity for what’s next.
So don’t resent the shadows.
That’s where oil gets pressed. That’s where depth gets formed.
That’s where the anointing learns to rest.
You don’t need a stage to be significant.
You just need a yes that doesn’t quit.
District Elder & Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr. is a seasoned IT Accounts Manager and spiritual leader who bridges technology and faith to drive innovation in schools, churches, and communities. With certifications in ITIL, Google Workspace, AI, and church administration, he empowers organizations to thrive through strategic tech integration and leadership.
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