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Saturday, July
10, 2010
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?
Romans 1:3-4 Concerning his Son Jesus
Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the
flesh; (4) 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, (4)
Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)
(5) 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; which is ready to unfold
before your own eyes revealing the true identity of the Son.
Thayer’s definition for mystery
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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. Many
look to the outward man for the answer to the mystery, though 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; (3) 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. (7) 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 led 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: (4) 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: (8) Which none of the princes of this
world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord
of glory. (9) 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. (10) 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. (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)
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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