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The Mysteries of God

November 10, 2013

Your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.
–1 Corinthians 2:5

The word “mystery” is used many times in Scripture. Some of the mysteries of the past have been fathomed by science. Others still bewilder mankind. This fact remains: All of the garnered wisdom of the ages is only a scratch on the surface of man’s search for the knowledge of the universe. For the most part, God retains His secrets, and man standing on his intellectual tiptoes can comprehend only a small fraction of the Lord’s doings.

This inability to comprehend fully the mysteries of God does not in any way curtail the Christian faith. On the contrary, it enhances our belief. We do not understand the intricate pattern of the stars in their courses, but we know that He who created them does, and that just as surely as He guides them, He is charting a safe course for us. A “mystery” in Scripture is a previously hidden truth now divinely revealed, but in which a supernatural element remains unknown despite the revelation.

Prayer for the day

Just as You have guided all who love You in the past, I know my life is being lovingly directed. My faith is small but, God, You are my strength.

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9 Comments

Gerry says 11.10.2011, 5:13 p.m.

The more I grow in faith the more I understand how completely helpless I would be on my own strength and abilities. I can do nothing outside of Christ mercies.

wencelot says 11.10.2011, 3:06 p.m.

Thank you for doing this. God bless you

Cheryl says 11.10.2011, 10:35 a.m.

Yesterday, my 16 yr old son and I were reading your book "The Holy Spirit" and he began to really try to wrap his mind around the concept of the Trinity. The more questions he asked, the more I reminded him that God has told us things that He has not fully explained. He then replied "It must be because our minds could not comprehend it all in these bodies". True...and then comes Faith.

Adeline says 11.10.2011, 09:18 a.m.

Faith alone is a spiritual gift, Bless You God for spiritual gifts that You have so freely blessed us with...these things this world knows nothing about.

Joe says 11.10.2011, 08:34 a.m.

Amen

Nancy says 11.10.2011, 07:45 a.m.

Thank You.

Nana says 11.10.2011, 07:19 a.m.

Thank you for the revelation. Amen!

joseph says 11.10.2011, 07:19 a.m.

Yes sir, I can't understand but I trust not my wisdom but His wisdom, love and plan for me.

Stelios says 11.9.2011, 11:59 p.m.

Thank you Lord God for Love, for being with me, for guiding me and for clearing my doubts. I can do nothing without You. Please increase my faith.

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