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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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