Daily Manna - Walk Worthy #2
Ephesians 4:1 I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called.
Let’s take a close look at this verse. First, Paul tells us that we have a calling; that is, God has a particular purpose for each one of us. Everyone is not called to be an apostle, or prophet, or pastor, etc. – but everyone has a calling upon his or her life.
Then Paul tells us to walk worthy of the calling upon our lives. Paul’s phrasing here is important. He doesn’t merely say to be worthy but to walk worthy of our calling. A walk indicates continual progress. ...more
We are interested in the mysteries spoken of in the Word of God. They are the truths and Kingdom concepts hidden in the Scriptures. The Greek word for "mystery" is mysterion; it means "a thing hidden, a religious secret, or that which is not obvious to the understanding." It occurs 22 times in the King James Bible. We will not look at every passage of Scripture where it is found, but we will examine enough to sharpen our desires for the Word of God.
God's Word is not laid bare for just anyone. His Word is for those who are hungering after Him, and it is the hunger for Him that will begin uncovering the veil over the Word of God.
We will begin with a portion of Scripture in John chapter seven. Here we will see Jesus at the Feast of Tabernacles in the midst of a multitude, yet hidden. As such, He is an example of a mystery.
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