by Emmett Smith

In his letter to the Ephesians (Ephesians 3:8-12) the Apostle Paul wrote that the “unsearchable riches of Christ” were the culmination of “the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God” and that the plan was “according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ”. In his letter to the Corinthians Paul said, “But we impart a secret and hidden wisdom of God, which God decreed before the ages for our glory. None of the rulers of this age understood this, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.” (1 Corinthians 2:7,8).

The Jewish rulers of Jesus’ day didn’t understand. Unfortunately most of every age have not understood. Jesus said that “many are called, but few are chosen” (Matthew 22:14). Surely He meant that in every age many won’t understand the plan.

It is mind-boggling when you think about it. Before He created the universe, God had already foreknown all of what would transpire, and had planned for our redemption! And yet, only a relative few will really understand God’s eternal plan.

Are you studying to understand the mystery?

To this he called you through our gospel, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. (2 Thessalonians 2:14)

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28)