For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles— assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace that was given to me for you, how the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I have written briefly. When you read this, you can perceive my insight into the mystery of Christ, which was not made known to the sons of men in other generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit. This mystery is that the Gentiles are fellow heirs, members of the same body, and partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.
Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of God’s grace, which was given me by the working of his power. To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, and to bring to light for everyone what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God, who created all things, so that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. Ephesians 3:1-10
So much of this universe / creation is a mystery to us. Much of the Truth of God is still a mystery to us. While the Bible is correct — it does not encompass ALL things and details on how God does things or His complete heart about certain matters. How do I know this? I actually read the scriptures.
Now there are also many other things that Jesus did. Were every one of them to be written, I suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that would be written. John 21:25
Looking at the text and archeology of this gospel from John — and the possible timeline of when certain documents were written and which order — this could possibly be the last sentence penned in the scriptures within our modern day Bible. Mysteries abound. Even in the above scripture Paul talks about revelation from the Holy Spirit given to him via God’s grace about the ‘mystery of Christ’. Lately I’ve been pondering God’s grace. I understand I can read what all the theologians say about grace, and I have read a lot — but revelation through the Holy Spirit in my experience will always trump academia and human wisdom. I’m beginning to understand God’s grace …is us being given the ability to ‘see’ and understand the Truth as God sees something. Paul learned via revelations from the Holy Spirit the Truth of Jesus Christ which was God’s heart towards the entire human race. This was the GREAT mystery!
But there are many other mysteries that have yet to be revealed — that don’t pertain to the salvation of the human race. Obviously this revelation of who Jesus Christ is —- is the pinnacle of revelation of Truth that God wishes everyone would accept. And I know God is MUCH much bigger and complex in His plan and creation that mystery still abounds in measure that we cannot fathom yet. The best statement we can make is, “I don’t know.” Those who have learned humility before God are the most likely to receive revelation from Him, revealing mysteries. Whatever discipline of science there is … there are always searches going on to find ‘answers’ of the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of things in this universe. Strictly from a scientific point of view the Biblical scriptures have proven to be the most reliable and accurate over ALL other ancient documents.
The older I get the more I know that I don’t know. The farther in relationship with God I go …the more I know that I don’t know. The more revelation that God gives me the less certain I am of my own previous understanding of things. Maybe my understanding wasn’t wrong — it just was vastly incomplete — and much too simplistic like a child’s… God’s continued grace to me is to reveal His Truth, which in turn shows me a reality that I never knew before. The wisest individuals are the most humble before God. God’s grace shown through the revelation of the Truth to them… which is ALWAYS humbling. Arrogance and pride is always a marker of the lack of God’s grace and revelation in someone’s life. Entitlement is just selfishness at a larger scale.
Since I’ve been young the mysteries of God have always intrigued me. I’ve always been fascinated by the so called ‘anomalies’ in the ancient scriptures, and the things which don’t make sense to the current understanding that we have and know. This curiosity towards God has led me to ideas, writings, and individuals that are not within the ‘normal’ religious boundaries. I am always open to listen and learn. BUT … I’ve learned thoroughly that I HAVE to filter it ALL through the Holy Spirit. He is my Teacher and Guide through this life.
Do you pursue God and mystery too? I believe God will ALWAYS remain the great mystery as HE IS THAT HE IS … and we are just His creation. We will be given greater and greater revelation especially after this shadowland / earth life, as we will be able to explore His heavenly kingdom with enthusiasm.
Be curious about God. Ask Him to reveal His mysteries to you. Be willing to go on a daily adventure with Him. Start your exploration with Him today. Ask Him for His grace towards you to reveal His Truth and mysteries.