Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT in Colossians chapter 1:
26 that is, the mystery which was hidden [from angels and mankind] for ages and generations, but has now been revealed to His saints (God’s people).
27 God [in His eternal plan] chose to make known to them how great for the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in and among you, the hope and guarantee of [realizing the] glory.
28 We proclaim Him, warning and instructing everyone in all wisdom [that is, with comprehensive insight into the word and purposes of God], so that we may present every person complete in Christ [mature, fully trained, and perfect in Him—the Anointed]. AMPL
Consider the brevity of the above passage which we often take for granted. You and I have received the revelation from THE CREATOR of Heaven and earth which was hid for ages and generations but now has been revealed to those with eyes to see and ears to hear. What an honor to be counted among those who were selected by FATHER for this hour! That reality should evoke praise and worship toward FATHER within itself without any further Word or action by FATHER.
The fact that we were selected for such a time as this should encourage us to pursue the perfection, becoming fully mature and fully trained, and perfect in Him—the Anointed, without anyone prodding us to go on and never give up in pursuit of the completed state we are ordained to walk. We have been selected to represent FATHER and be a light to this world today, not at some distant time which never seems to arrive. Let us no longer restrict ourselves from being used by FATHER because we deem ourselves unworthy. Jesus made us worthy for such a mission.
We are called to proclaim Christ just as Paul did when he wrote under the anointing of The Holy Spirit. Paul also wrote by THE SPIRIT in 1 Corinthians chapter 3:
16 Do you not know and understand that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells [permanently] in you [collectively and individually]?
17 If anyone destroys the temple of God [corrupting it with false doctrine], God will destroy the destroyer; for the temple of God is holy (sacred), and that is what you are. AMPL
Let us not defile our temple by word and/or acts which are not motivated by Love. Let us not be a part of any false doctrine which we are made aware of as we pursue the Truth and have it revealed to us by The Holy Spirit. When we hear some prophecy or proclaimed truth, let us seek FATHER to see if it is from HIM or from man’s own logic and reasoning applied to some aspect of the Truth. A half truth is not the exact Truth which we live by. When we get a check in our spirit given to us by The Holy Spirit, let us wait on FATHER to reveal the issue which caused that “check”. Oh how I look back and see the mistakes I made when I received the “check” without heeding its warning. Thankfully FATHER’s great grace and mercy prevailed and corrected me by HIS Love.
Earlier, in chapter 3 Paul had written:
5 Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers through whom you believed, as the Lord gave to each one?
6 I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase.
7 So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase.
8 Now he who plants and he who waters are one, and each one will receive his own reward according to his own labor.
Know that as we spread the mystery of the Gospel to all those who have ears to hear, FATHER will reward us for our labor. That reward comes in various forms depending on our individuals needs and desires. As we are increasingly led by THE SPIRIT, we will more easily recognize HIS rewards coming our way. As we recognize our rewards, we can’t help but speak forth HIS praises which adds to the realization of the great mystery being revealed to us, both individually and collectively. Praise be to Our Heavenly Father!