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Friday, May 23,
2008
Beyond
The Veil
2 Corinthians 3:14-16 But
their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail
untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away
in Christ. (15) But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the vail is
upon their heart. (16) Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the
vail shall be taken away. (KJV)
Have you ever watched a show,
a mystery where the main character is kept secret by not revealing their
true identity until near the end of the program, then everything that was
hidden all fits together and the mystery is solved? How about a work of
art, a portrait of someone that was covered up until the unveiling, revealing
the artist as well as who was portrayed in the painting.
2 Corinthians 3:14
[Which veil is done away in Christ.] It is only by
acknowledging Christ that the darkness is removed, and the end and
spiritual meaning of the law discerned. (from Adam Clarke Commentary)
It takes a spiritual being to
remove a spiritual veil, and that man is Christ, the one man that can give
us an accurate portrayal of who God is and how we can worship Him in spirit
and in truth. If any man has not the Spirit of Christ working in them as
well as a working knowledge of who He is, then the veil is still covering
the heart and one is not able to see beyond their own carnal understanding.
Thus why we see so many today still operating under the works of the old
law and not understanding or discerning the spiritual meaning of it and how
it is done away in Christ. Christ is the end of the old law, having
fulfilled all the law without sin and has come to introduce us to a new
beginning in Him, a law of faith, a substance of things not seen by our
fleshly sight but revealed to us through the Spirit. So today when we still
see so many that are stuck on the works of the law, water baptisms,
circumcisions or observing certain so called holy or holidays, we see the
many that are blind to the truth and unable to truly access all the
treasures of wisdom and knowledge which is only found in Christ.
Romans 10:1-5 Brethren, my
heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. (2)
For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to
knowledge. (3) For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going
about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves
unto the righteousness of God. (4) For Christ is the end of the law for
righteousness to every one that believeth. (5) For Moses describeth the
righteousness which is of the law, That the man which doeth those things
shall live by them. (KJV)
You are not going to find
life in the old law because that is not the realm where our Lord operates.
In fact the Bible is very clear to point out that the letter of the law and
those that hold to it actually kill the meaning of God’s plan of salvation
for His people; only those that operate in the realm of the Spirit will
find life. Paul used Israel as an example for his time, but as one looks
around today we have many that are still trying to establish their own
righteousness according to their outward understanding because they have
not submitted themselves to Christ and let Him lead and guide them in their
search. So the ignorance we see today is a result of those that are still
veiled, unable to see beyond the realm of the flesh, and not allowing the
light of the glorious gospel of Christ to shine within. Where are you
looking today for the one true answer that will bring peace to your life,
is it still stuck in a carnal law that is dead, died, and should be buried,
or is it in a risen Christ that is alive and well, seated at the right hand
of the Father waiting for you to utilize all that God has for you?
John 10:7-10 Then said Jesus
unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the
sheep. (8) All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the
sheep did not hear them. (9) I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he
shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. (10) The thief
cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that
they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. (KJV)
Many people today see and
speak of a man named Jesus and the wonderful works God did through Him. I
have found that few have a working knowledge of Christ, the Son of the
living God that was working within Him, the hidden man. The enemy has no
problem with religion and those that claim to know Jesus and try to imitate
him, but it is those that know Christ and the power in His name that have now
become a target because they are able to access the kingdom of God through
His door. A spiritual door requires a spiritual access code to gain
entrance, and only the complete name of Jesus Christ will get you into the
new realm and allow you to see the kingdom of God unveiled. Ever wonder why
it is termed antichrist, why the devil fights so hard to steal, kill, and
destroy the true meaning of the power in the name of Christ and what His
name truly gives you access into? People can pray and teach all they want
in the name of Jesus which tells me they are only half right and still veiled;
but those that know the name of Christ are the ones that are complete in
Him and able to see beyond the veil.
Luke 8:16-17 No man, when he
hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a
bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the
light. (17) For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither
any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad. (KJV)
Have you ever heard the
advertisement for the motel chain that states that you are welcome and they
will leave the light on? The light is on in heaven, and the true meaning of
God’s word and plan of salvation is ready to be revealed to any and all
that would enter in through His door so that they can see for themselves
who they are in Christ. Everything that has been hid from mankind and kept
secret because of sin is now readily accessible by the sacrifice of His
only begotten Son, Jesus Christ. It is a grand unveiling which not only
unveils God’s true identity, but also shows you who you are in Christ and
where you fit in concerning your place in the body of Christ. It is only a
spiritual group of believers that will be able to understand a spiritual
being and operate in accordance with His will and not by their own
understanding.
Romans 8:6-9 For to be
carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. (7)
Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the
law of God, neither indeed can be. (8) So then they that are in the flesh
cannot please God. (9) But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if
so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the
Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. (KJV)
As we clearly see it is our
carnal mind and its understanding that is veiled and unable to access a
life of peace. It takes the Spirit of Christ and an understanding of Him to
access the kingdom of God and see all that has been hid in that realm.
Without this Spirit of Christ we are none of His, but are just wandering
around aimlessly in life, like the term ‘the blind leading the blind’. We
have the mind of Christ, an enlightening of who we are in Him and the
ability to access the kingdom of God through His name so that we no longer
have to be on the outside of His kingdom looking in, but rather able to
clearly see all that is available to His people.
2 Corinthians 3:17-18 Now the
Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.
(18) But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the
Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the
Spirit of the Lord. (KJV)
Williams New Testament translation
2Corinthians 3:17-18
17. Now the Lord means the
Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 18. And
all of us, with faces uncovered, because we continue to reflect like
mirrors the splendor of the Lord, are being transformed into likeness to
Him, from one degree of splendor to another, since it comes from the Lord
who is the Spirit.
Are you able to access all
that the Lord has for you this day through the only door that gives us
access, Jesus Christ? The Bible is clear to point out that there is no
other name under heaven that is able to give us this, but the name of Jesus
Christ. It takes a spiritual being to reveal a spiritual God, and only His
spiritual name will give you access into His spiritual realm. Do you know
the name by heart or is it still a mystery to you, or should I say still
covered up? God’s word clearly says that there is one mediator between Him
and us, that being Christ Jesus; now if that was good enough for Him, would
it not be for you as well?
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