This powerful message invites us into one of the most overlooked aspects of Jesus's earthly life: the hidden years. We often focus on the three spectacular years of His public ministry, but what about the thirty years that came before? Like an iceberg where only 10% is visible above water while 90% remains submerged, Jesus spent the vast majority of His life in obscurity—growing up in Nazareth, an unremarkable town, working as a carpenter, waiting for God's perfect timing. The sermon draws us into John 1 and Matthew 3, where Jesus finally steps into public view at His baptism. But here's what stops us in our tracks: at this pivotal moment, before Jesus performed a single miracle or preached a single sermon, God the Father declares three profound truths over Him—relationship ('This is my Son'), commitment ('whom I love'), and approval ('with Him I am well pleased'). These weren't rewards for accomplishments; they were affirmations of identity. The breathtaking revelation is that these same words apply to us as adopted children of God. Whether we're in seasons of visibility or hiddenness, mountaintop celebration or valley obscurity, God sees us and speaks these truths over our lives. This message challenges us to recalibrate our understanding of what makes us significant, to stop living for human approval, and to anchor our identity in the One whose opinion actually matters. The hidden seasons aren't wasted—they're formative, purposeful, and seen by God.