One of the biggest challenges we all face is to think outside the proverbial box. In essence, our thinking tends to limit us from grasping deeper Truths FATHER intends to reveal to HIS Sons and Daughters. By accepting traditional thinking we limit ourselves and our walk with HIM. For example, most of us were brought up thinking that most of mankind would suffer in hell for an eternity and that there was an avenging God Who was simply waiting for us to mess up so HE could throw us in “the fire”. Until we could begin to understand Divine Unconditional Love and the power of the cross, restoration of all mankind was outside “the box” of our square thinking.
Paul wrote in Ephesians chapter 6:
19 and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel,
20 for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
The mystery of the Gospel would indicate there are many things we have yet to uncover and Paul understood this as he wrote to the various individuals, churches and fellowships. Some mysteries are hidden to those who are found to be good stewards and will speak and act accordingly. Other mysteries are set aside for certain times in history according to FATHER’S Plan and purpose. We must not assume that not all mysteries have been revealed to us and we must be willing to set aside our square thinking and think outside the box where FATHER really is.
In Matthew 5, Jesus spoke:
17 “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill.
18 For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled.
19 Whoever therefore breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
20 For I say to you, that unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.”
Jesus had to correct the thinking of those hearing His Word. He did not come to destroy the Law but to correct the people concerning their traditional thinking. Little did they realize that He would conquer by going to the cross which was just the opposite of their expectation. He had to explain and describe the error of their thinking. Their reasoning and analysis kept them from seeing the mystery unfold before their eyes. Jesus had to open they eyes of their understanding so that they could think outside their box.
In Ephesians chapter 1, Paul prayed:
17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him,
18 the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints,
19 and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power
20 which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places,
21 far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come.
In order to expect the unexpected, you must think outside the box for this is where FATHER is. HE is not limited to your box or anyone else’s but instead HE is without any limitation. HIS ways are higher than our ways and HIS Thoughts are higher than ours. Ask yourself the question- “Am I willing to receive revelation that shatters my current doctrine and/or understanding?” There are those who hold fast to some preconceived notion who will never grow to a higher state. Allow FATHER to open your eyes so that you will be enlightened beyond the square thinking others would have you remain contained therein. Yes, there is life outside the box.