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Thursday,
November 1, 2007
The Mystery Man
Ever
watch a mystery movie or TV program, how it twists and turns, until the
identity of the main character is revealed, which explains the whole
program and ties it all together? So who is that mystery man that Paul the
apostle wrote about, who will give you a personal insight into the kingdom
of God as well?
Romans
1:3-4 Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed
of David according to the flesh; And declared to be the Son of God with
power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the
dead: (KJV)
Jesus
of Nazareth was a man well known as the son of a carpenter, as well as the
son of Mary, with numerous brothers and sisters, not much of a mystery
there. In fact to this day, the name Jesus is still a popular name among
many. So where then and what would be the mystery that is hidden, and do we
have access to that information as well?
Ephesians
3:3-5 How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote
afore in few words, Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge
in the mystery of Christ) Which in other ages was not made known unto the
sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by
the Spirit; (KJV)
It’s
the mystery of Christ, the Son of God that each and every believer needs to
come into contact with, in order to see and understand God’s plan of
salvation, ready to unfold before your own eyes, revealing the true
identity of the Son.
Thayer’s
definition for mystery
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:
1) of men
2)
of God: the secret counsels which govern God in dealing with the righteous,
which are hidden from ungodly and wicked men but plain to the godly
2)
in rabbinic writings, it denotes the mystic or hidden sense: of an Old
Testament saying, of an image or form seen in a vision, of a dream
Being
that God is a spirit, then it is only fitting to realize that His only
begotten Son is spirit as well. Though many look to the outward man for the
answer to the mystery, the secret of God is within, Christ in you the hope
of glory.
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)
In
Christ is hidden a treasure chest of wisdom and knowledge, a spiritual
enlightenment to the things of God, hidden to the carnal man, but ready to
be revealed in the spirit.
Isaiah
9:6-7 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the
government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called
Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince
of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no
end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to
establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever.
The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this. (KJV)
The
son of man, Jesus of Nazareth was born, to be lead by the Son of God given,
Christ, so that He could manifest God’s plan of salvation to all mankind.
Colossians
4:3-4 Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of
utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:
That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak. (KJV)
Sometimes
when reading a mystery novel, or watching a movie, the answer that reveals
the main character is simple, sometimes unexpected, yet hidden in plain
sight. Are you looking for the answer in the spiritual, or still trying to
comprehend it by your natural understanding?
1
Corinthians 2:7-10 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the
hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: Which
none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would
not have crucified the Lord of glory. But as it is written, Eye hath not
seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things
which God hath prepared for them that love him. But God hath revealed them
unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep
things of God. (KJV)
Many
today still crucify the meaning of the word, God’s plan of salvation,
because they seek to justify themselves in the flesh, and not by the
spirit, which is mysterious to say the least.
Romans
8:7-9 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject
to the law of God, neither indeed can be. So then they that are in the flesh
cannot please God. 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)
The
mind is a terrible thing to waste, and if one does not have a working
knowledge of who Christ is, and how to operate in the spiritual realm, then
they are not one of His, but rather a mystery to Him as well.
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