A Deep Mystery
"This is a deep mystery, designed more for your enjoyment than for your understanding."
Does God sometimes say that to us? I'm thinking, "Yes, He does!"
In Deuteronomy 29:29 we read, "The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things revealed belong to us and our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law."
Moses is speaking to the assembly of Israelites here. They are the survivors of the 40 years wilderness wanderings. They are refugees getting ready to enter the Promised Land and he wants to remind them of who they are -- the descendants of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, God's chosen, special people through which the redemption and restoration of the world will come.
He will be leaving them soon and this glorious information is vital for their survival and participation in God's grand Plan for the universe.
So God keeps some things secret, but reveals to us other things...why? So we will obey Him, Moses says!
My amazing great nephew used to discuss problems with me and I would try to explain how the world works. Often he would just shrug his shoulders and walk away saying, "It is a great mystery, Aunt Glorya!"
Yes, Carson, it is.
Psalm 25:14 tell us, "The LORD confides in those who fear Him; He makes His covenant known to them."
He confides in us -- amazing -- the God Creator of all the universe sometimes lets us in on His secrets! Watch for it!
Sometimes in our Bible study He will show us previously unseen insights from His Word and we know He is sending them especially for us at that moment! And so often it relates to reminding us how much He loves us!
What God does show us tantalizes us and makes us eager for more! And more is coming! It's already on the way!
Job tells his friends that what we see of God right now is just the outer fringes of His power. That we just hear whispers when He thunders!
God gives us glimpses of His glory and we yearn for more. Yes, more will come!
Remember the woman who reached for the hem of Jesus' garment and was healed with just that fragile touch of faith? A Bible teacher once told me, "When you reach the end of your rope, just reach for the hem of His garment!"
(And that always works!)