DAILY MANNA - Grace for the Ungodly
What is grace? The usual answer to that question is unmerited favor. That,
though, is a mechanical answer and you can throw it to the wind. You will not
know what grace is until you have failed God a thousand times, and He still
loves you and calls you His own. When you have mourned over your sinful nature
and your lack of faithfulness and dedication, and yet find God comforting you,
it is then that you begin understanding what grace is (Matthew 5:4).
Romans 1:1,7 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated
unto the Gospel of God… 7 To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and
peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. ...more
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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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