Why is it that we are still grappling with the problems the Romans struggled with in the days of Julius Caesar? “I am the LORD,” he says, “and there is no other. They have been preached here many times. Seven years later (o… So also no one comprehends the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. Then things will begin to fall into place and make sense. And it was he who was in the Psalmist's mind when he spoke of the "good, and upright Lord" who would teach sinners, if they were meek, how to walk in his ways. And he says, "They do not know these secrets of God. We want to be strong and genuine and healthy and whole and wholesome, imparting health and strength to others as well. Psalm 91:1: He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.Where is the “secret place of the Most High”? 7 No, we speak of God's secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began. Some are using them as they are intended to be used -- as guidelines to prompt your own study. His book provides solid, real solutions to life's real problems, in a way that brings positive results. He made nature. But there are some good politicians, too, who make promises they fully intend to keep. In any issue we discuss, we finally must resolve it on the basis of authority. 1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. Do you know how to divest yourself of that sense of guilt and to step out, free, forgiven -- God's man or God's woman? Paul calls them the "depths" or the "deep things" of God. The paths of the Lord? The Daily Benefits Derived from It. The Lord hath heard the voice of my weeping: the Lord will receive my prayer.--Ps. In my text he exchanges, "He is Faithful that Promised." But one thing they do -- they enable us to find the solutions, and to handle the circumstances which come. The ultimate demonstration is what takes place down in the hurly burly of life, right in the blood and the sweat and the tears of the marketplace and the home and the school and wherever we are. On the other hand, the Lord has revealed other things that are for us and our children forever (Deut. Do you know how to handle it? The answer of Scripture is that there is a mystery of lawlessness. We love to read the messages in printed form, and some are studying them. But they are not unfamiliar themes. He was sent to teach and to preach. 8, 9. The Secret denies the ideas of a personal God (with thoughts, feelings, and emotions) and a sovereign God (omnipotent and omniscient, perfectly in control of everything). Neither I, nor thou, nor any man upon the earth. You will never understand life, and you will never understand the conflicts you have in your home between yourself and your wife, or your children, or your parents, or with your neighbors, or anyone else, until you understand this secret, this mystery of lawlessness. "Moreover, it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful," (1 Corinthians 4:2 KJV). God created man for the enjoyment of a walking relationship that involved companionship, dialogue, intimacy, joint decision-making, mutual delight, and shared dominion. It is God's holy presence, consciously abiding with us, that keeps us from disobeying Him. Who hasn't asked, "Why did this happen to me? We all have grave problems. A general summary of what is contained in the previous part of the work. The core message of “The Secret” is that we are in control of our own destiny. When you’re in close personal fellowship with God, you’re under His shadow, under His protection. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. It is the kingdom of God. It is amazing each year how people fall for that, never seem able to see through those who make promises, and change them with the wind, in order to get elected. You can be confronted with puzzling and baffling experiences you don't know the answers to. Through us, Lord, heal the blight of humanity around us -- the curse and the darkness and the corruption and the despair which is so evident about us. The great secret of the Bible is God the Mother’ existence. For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. But sometimes even Christians use that phraseology because we are falling heir to the philosophy of the world about us which tries to obscure the kingdom of God and act as though it isn't there. Now, even Christians struggle a great deal in their lives. I got the inside story on this from God himself, as I just wrote you in brief. On him and all his race the slow, sure doom falls pitiless and dark. Psalm 91:1–2 says, "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. Who is he who hath the happiest lot? Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit which is from God, that we might understand the gifts bestowed on us by God. xxxviii. That is what God calls us to learn. (See Eph. But "commit thy way unto the Lord, and He shall bring it to pass." In Chapter 4, Verses 1 and 2, there is a beautiful statement describing what a Christian is: This is how one should regard us [Christians], as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Why do I have to go through this experience? God has not told us everything that He knows. Message transcript and recording © 1972 by Ray Stedman Ministries, owner of sole copyright by assignment from the author. We all love to come and listen to these truths expounded here. (Romans 11:33 KJV). Or we might invoke the authority of Jesus Christ -- and of course all final authority rests there. Life is not without meaning. 10. All this points to that great theme which, Paul tells us in Ephesians, is behind all of God's work (see Ephesians 1:10) -- that in the fullness of time he may gather together all things in Christ, and harmony and unity will be restored to the universe. But we have the mind of Christ. 4My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit's power, 5so that your faith might not rest on men's wisdom, but on God's power. The Secret Code of the Bible. Many are astonished at His Miracles, few follow after the shame of His Cross. Its necessity and use. And without them we are unable to do so. The Sermon on the Mount is addressing the issue of authenticity. and...: or, and his covenant to make them know it. 1. (1 Corinthians 4:1-2 RSV). When he refers to the rulers of the age, he does not mean governmental authorities, necessarily. Read The Secret to Loving God Much (Luke 7:41-50) - Your Daily Bible Verse - August 14 from today's daily devotional. There is a book currently popular that explores the possibility that God used a kind of "Morse Code" that hides popular names and dates in the layout of the words of scripture. I tell you a mystery. He will show them his covenant. It would appear that Joseph had inherited some very basic, yet important, spiritual qualities from the great spiritual patriarchs before him… Its connection with the subject of faith. xxv. Many are astonished at His Miracles, few follow after the shame of His Cross. Only thus can we become faithful stewards of the mysteries of God. --PSALM xxv. Teaching was the great business of the life of Christ during the days of his public ministry. A transition to the doctrine of prayer. "He is Faithful that Promised." And the older we grow, the less reason we seem to have for living. Christ treated all of Scripture, which at that time consisted of what we call the Old Testament, as the … Not in all the libraries or universities of earth, nor in all the research of science, nor in all the thinking of philosophers -- not in any of the investigation of human knowledge and wisdom -- can I ever find the truths which are hidden here. The speaker in the book of Job was thinking of this Great Teacher when he asked--"Who teacheth like him?" This was not unlike Plato's theory that maintained a higher truth existed. --PSALM xxv. There is no reason why we should fail; God has made ample provision against failure; we must not expect to fail; but in case we do fail, provision has been made. (m) His counsel contained in his word, by which he declares that he is the protector of the faithful.Psalm 25:14 Parallel Commentaries, Safe Walking. Gnostics referred to this god as Yaltabaoth and thought he was an evil, subordinate god. They are imparted to those who are filled with the Spirit. You will never be able to do anything effective about it. But, glory be to God! The Secret Plan of God 3 1-3 This is why I, Paul, am in jail for Christ, having taken up the cause of you outsiders, so-called. And all our ignorance brings us nearer to death. “Open your mouth wide,” he says, as we empty our stomachs, “and I will fill it” (Psalm 81:10). We say, "I want to come to my own conclusions." Ps. 7No, we speak of God's secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began. Who is he that hath everything according to his will? I am brought into so great trouble and misery: that I go mourning all the day long.--Ps. Why? Here in Peninsula Bible Church, and among the Christian community around the world, the ultimate authority is the Scriptures. Lord, teach us, then to be faithful stewards of the mysteries of God. I am always disturbed, whenever I go someplace like a national park, to hear the rangers say, "Nature did this, and nature did that." Our focus today is on God’s hidden, or secret will, which is alluded to … "Well," somebody says, "that is fine for you Christians. Who is he that hath everything according to his will? Its necessity and propriety. There is a malevolent being called Satan, prince of a great kingdom of darkness and evil, a kingdom of millions of beings like himself who are in headlong stampede against the government of God, in revolt and rebellion against him, and who are intent on wrecking and smashing and mangling all the love-born plans of God for the human race. Col 1:26~27 the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the saints. Why is this? This book, the Old and New Testaments, is the revelation of the mind of God -- God speaking to man. Yet among the mature we do impart wisdom, although it is not a wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are doomed to pass away. "All the Paths of the Lord are mercy and truth, unto such as keep His covenant and His testimonies." And the final right -- really the only right -- we have, is to choose which master we are going to submit to. My challenge to you is to ask yourself how faithful a steward you are of these great secrets. You can never escape the struggle, but you can win! There is no man in the world free from trouble or anguish, though he were King or Pope. It is nothing but a cold, cosmic machine, cranking on its relentless way ... if you don't recognize the kingdom of God as Jesus revealed it -- the heavenly Father with his heart of concern for his own, his intimate knowledge of even the hairs of your head and every other part of your body and being. 29:29). In the multitude of the sorrows which I had in my heart, Thy comforts have refreshed. 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