July 10
THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE MYSTERY
-Ephesians 3:9 states, … And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the
beginning of the world has been hid in God, Who created all things by Jesus Christ …
According to Ray Prinzing:
-"Fellowship-- the act of sharing in common. "For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made
alive. But every man in his own order . . . " [1 Corinthians 15:22-23]. As every man is regenerated, to receive the LIFE
of Jesus Christ, and oneness with the Father, they shall also be enriched with the knowledge of HIS mysteries-- they shall
KNOW. Because, Moffatt goes on, in his translation, He is "intending to let the full sweep of the divine wisdom be
disclosed now by the church (His called out)."
The Amplified-- "The purpose is that through the church the complicated,
many-sided wisdom of God in all its infinite variety and innumerable aspects might now be made known …" ( Whispers
Of The Mysteries, Ray Prinzing )
-Many at this present time do not comprehend the mysteries of God. They are too enchanted by their denominational
ideas about God. When they are exposed to the deeper truths of God they suddenly say, … “That’s too deep
for me. I think I will just go back to the basics.” This is a normal reaction that we are to expect from people when
they are exposed to the deeper things of God. We must not be offended or upset at this person. THEY ARE HELD CAPTIVE, BEING
IN BONDAGE TO THE CARNAL MIND. THEY ARE IN BABYLONIAN CAPTIVITY! We must love and forgive them as they go through the process
of coming out of Babylon.
According to Ray Prinzing:
-"On the other hand, there are some truths which can only be SHARED IN COMMON by those who have been
duly processed by the way of the cross, death to self, set apart unto the Lord, and led by His Spirit into more truth. When
someone suddenly says, "that's too deep for me," if you want to share fellowship with them, you have to leave the mystery
truths and find a common basis on what they do know, as far as they have gone in their walk with Christ. An adult can enjoy
a short conversation with a child, but they also need that in-depth sharing with their own peers. Therefore we are admonished
to grow up into Him, and be no more children." ( Whispers Of The Mysteries, Ray Prinzing )
-This is the fellowship of the mystery. It is lonely at times, but God will be faithful to bring truth-seeking
people into our path who are of the same mind. God will also bring us into the path of others who need to be encouraged. SO
BE READY! The fellowship of the mystery will eventually include all men. Of this we are sure, for the scripture tells us so.
In the meantime, be encouraged in knowing that it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the Kingdom of heaven ( Matthew
13:11 ). Blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear ( Matthew 13:16 ) …
-TO GOD BE THE GLORY!-
