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Thursday, December
20, 2007
Package
Deal
Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the
substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. (KJV)
There is something hidden,
ready to be revealed in the spirit, and all the evidence is pointing that
way. We have a Father in heaven. But did you know He has an accomplice, someone
working with Him, someone who is very vital in solving this mystery? It
will take your spiritual senses to solve the case and bring you into the
realm where it takes place.
Matthew 11:25-27 At that time
Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth,
because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast
revealed them unto babes. Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy
sight. All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth
the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son,
and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him. (KJV)
No man knows the Son or the
Father unless it is personally revealed to them. You can’t have one without
the other, they work in unison together. Ever wonder why there are so many
different denominations and so called faiths out there; so much false
evidence without substance that misleads and causes confusion? Despite all
the different names and titles given to the Father, He has spelled out who
He truly is to those that are truly seeking Him, those that desire to
worship Him in spirit and in truth.
Definition for reveal
(from Thayer’s):
601 apokalupto-
1) to uncover, to lay open
what has been veiled or covered up, to disclose, to make bare
2) to make known, to make
manifest, to disclose what before was unknown
2 Corinthians 3:14-17 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. But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the vail is upon
their heart. Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be
taken away. Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord
is, there is liberty. (KJV)
Up to this point there has
been something covering the evidence and blinding the minds of those
seeking to find it. Today that same spiritual veil covers the heart and is
only taken away in Christ. So despite where the word of God points us to,
no matter what labels and titles they try and give to the Father, He is
quite clear to let us know that all the evidence is pointing us to Christ,
the Son of God; and those that come to a personal knowledge of Him will unlock
the mystery of the gospel.
Luke 2:25-32 And, behold,
there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was
just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost
was upon him. And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he
should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ. And he came by
the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child
Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law, Then took he him up in
his arms, and blessed God, and said, Lord, now lettest thou thy servant
depart in peace, according to thy word: For mine eyes have seen thy
salvation, Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; A light
to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. (KJV)
To this day many still see a
child named Jesus. In fact at this time of year there are many nativity
scenes that depict this. Isn’t it interesting that the one person that was
led by the Spirit was able to see the Lord’s Christ; in other words, was
being pointed to something other than the outward appearance of what
everyone else saw, a personal revelation brought forth by the Spirit of
God. Many in temples today seek their answer to the mystery of the gospel
in the outward realm and miss the clues that are unlocked from within.
Colossians 2:2-3 That their
hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches
of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the
mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ; In whom are hid all the
treasures of wisdom and knowledge. (KJV)
Definition for mystery
(from Thayer’s):
3466 musterion-
1) hidden thing, secret,
mystery
a) generally
mysteries, religious secrets, confided only to the initiated and not to
ordinary mortals
b) a hidden
or secret thing, not obvious to the understanding
c) a hidden
purpose or counsel; secret will:
All the treasures of wisdom
and knowledge are hid in Christ. This revelation is the key that will
unlock this hidden treasure and allow you to have access to God’s eternal
spiritual riches. To have this comfort and assurance, to remove the veil
that blinds the heart, one needs to come to a working knowledge of Christ
in order to access the Father. It’s a package deal and you can’t have one
without the other. It’s like having a great looking car but no engine
underneath the hood. It’s time to open the hood and check beneath the
exterior to make sure you have the power to run this race.
Galatians 1:11-12 But I
certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not
after man. For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but
by the revelation of Jesus Christ. (KJV)
All the evidence is pointing
to the Father. However, in order to access the Father you have to know His
Son. Like Paul wrote, that is when it becomes personal. The plan of
salvation was originated in the heavenly realm and manifested to us through
the Son, the one mediator between God and man. Unless you are able to see
this revelation for yourself, you will not know the Father or His Son, and
will find yourself in darkness and confusion.
Galatians 1:16-17 To reveal
his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I
conferred not with flesh and blood: Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them
which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again
unto Damascus. (KJV)
Paul found that the answer to
this mystery came straight from the source; and instead of running to man
he received the message first hand, which is why the Lord used him to write
many of the epistles. Unless you take the time to hear Father first hand
and be willing to let Him reveal Himself to you personally, you will never
come to an intimate relationship with Him, but rather the Bible will be
just interesting accounts of how God worked in other people’s lives and not
yours. When the word of God becomes real and personal, you will find that
in your studies you can relate to those who God used in the Bible because
you are able to see how it relates to you as well. Similar to reading a
mystery novel, you are able to see the clues hidden within and understand
which way the author is pointing to solve this mystery and keep you on the
right path.
Colossians 1:25-28 Whereof I
am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to
me for you, to fulfil the word of God; Even the mystery which hath been hid
from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints: To
whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery
among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: Whom we
preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we
may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus: (KJV)
While many run to and fro
looking to man to find the answer to this mystery, Paul found it was within
him all the time; and by looking within and accessing the Father through
the Son he was able to see what had been hid to the outward man, but
revealed to the inward one. All wisdom refers not only to this realm, but a
wisdom that is from above, to allow us to see beyond the veil of the flesh
into the spiritual; which is how we may present ourselves perfect, mature
in Christ Jesus also.
Ephesians 3:8-9 Unto me, who
am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should
preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ; And to make
all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning
of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ: (KJV)
As we can see again Paul
writes of his conversion and the calling he was asked to fulfill. Paul was
well versed in the old law and how so many were trying to tap into the
unsearchable riches of Christ through it and the works of the law. Simply
put his calling was to make all men see and be able to partake of this
mystery which has been hid from the beginning, but now the answer is ready
to be revealed to all those that seek Him with a pure heart. It’s a package
deal; two for one special, no man knows who the Father is unless it is
revealed to them through the Son. And until you come to a working knowledge
and find the answer to this mystery it will continue to be hid (to those
that seek anywhere else but in the realm of the spirit). So grab your
spiritual magnifying glass and take a closer look into the word of God, and
find out where the evidence is leading you and get an eyewitness first-hand
account into this mystery.
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