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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; (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, 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; (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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