Mysteries of God

“We are stewards of the mysteries of God, and we should be faithful and trustworthy." 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

What are stewards? They manage another person's property or financial affairs. To manage means to bring about or succeed in accomplishing, to take charge of, direct or govern.

If we are to be stewards and manage the mysteries of God, shouldn't we be aware of our duties and responsibilities?  How can we manage a mystery, much less mysteries???

A mystery is anything that is kept secret or remains unexplained or unknown, any truth that is unknowable except by divine revelation.  I don't think God will give us a responsibility without giving us the tools we need to do it, do you?

1 Cor. 2:10-12 reads, "No one comprehends the things of God except the Spirit of God." Ah ha!! “For who can know the Lord's thoughts? But we understand these things, for we have the mind of Christ!" (1 Cor. 2:16) Double ah ha!!! I believe the mysteries of God are revealed slowly to us who take the time to seek. 

"Seek and you will find,” Jesus promised in Matthew 7:7. And finding what is good for us, we have the responsibility to bring about and accomplish our Master's goals. “Go and make disciples of all nations!" Matthew 28:19

“Have you heard the secret of God? And do you restrain wisdom to yourself?" Job 15:8

“Every disciple in God's Kingdom is like the owner of the house who brings out of his storeroom NEW TREASURES as well as OLD." Matthew 13:52

I don't know about you, but I get very excited about secrets, treasures and mysteries. But this mystery is far more exciting and valuable to know! Sometimes we take it for granted how free we are to delve into knowing God more.

John Lennox, the well known bioethicist, mathematician and Christian apologist, was in East Germany in the 70s and 80s. He told the story of a thirteen year old girl, Esther, who was at the top of her class and doing very well in her studies. She came home one day, crying her heart out. Her teacher told her she had to leave school and work in a slipper factory because she refused to take an oath of public allegiance to the atheistic state. 

“What did you say to the teacher?” he asked.

“Uncle John, I said to the teacher, ‘Sir, one day you will stand before God and you will answer for what you’ve done to me this day!’”

One day, we too will stand before God and answer Him if we have been faithful stewards of His mysteries.