There is one “Great Mystery” which separates Christianity from all other religions or belief systems in the world and by THE SPIRIT Paul wrote in 1 Timothy chapter 3:
16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness:
God was manifested in the flesh,
Justified in the Spirit,
Seen by angels,
Preached among the Gentiles,
Believed on in the world,
Received up in glory.
Our Messiah is alive and well in Heaven and in that reality let us rejoice and be thankful. We do not serve a god made with men’s hands nor do we serve a god who is distant from us. Our Messiah knows of our infirmities and shed His blood that we might be redeemed unto Our Heavenly Father. We have The Most Holy Spirit as our intercessor and comforter as we deal with the tests and trials on this earth.
We have direct intervention by angels sent by FATHER to insure HIS Plan shall come to pass and so we can rest in that reality as we walk out our individual callings. Our Savior has a willingness to minister life to all of mankind rather than a select few. Wholeness and restoration are included in His mandate and thus He does not endorse death, killing, destruction, or maiming those who are not believers. In fact Jesus spoke in the Gospel of John chapter 10:
7 Then Jesus said to them again, “Most assuredly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep.
8 All who ever came before Me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not hear them.
9 I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture.
10 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.
Life, abundance, and fruitfulness are all expected results of the Great Mystery. No reasonable person would reject this path if only they understood and acknowledged the benefits. This is why we should endeavor to spread the Gospel to all who are willing to listen. Our lives should be sufficient testimony to the Truth of this Great Mystery and if we are insufficient “testimonies” then we need to correct our thinking and/or actions. As Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT in Philippians chapter 4:
10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity.
11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content:
12 I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Our lives should convey an active state of gratitude as we come in contact with others for Jesus Christ is the One Who strengthens us in our time of need. He has assured us of our eternal inheritance so this short time on earth is of little consequence to the big picture. Our GOD is the One and only GOD above all other gods and HE has the willingness and ability to move on our behalf. We all submit to someone or some thing so why shouldn’t we submit to the ONE who created us and who Loves us? This is extremely good news and we should be walking testimonies accordingly.
I am encouraged each day by this Great Mystery and I know that any difficulties I have are temporary in nature. I can and do walk in a truly optimistic frame of mind because FATHER has revealed this Great Mystery to me and has assured me on countless occasions that HE is looking out for my best interest. As you fully embrace the Great Mystery you too will become an optimist as well and know in your heart that you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you!