From a “MYSTERY” to a wonderful “REVELATION!”
In Romans 11:25-32 Apostle Paul declares, “I do not want you to be unaware of this MYSTERY…”
Many enjoy a “good mystery” – a situation or plot to be uncovered and solved. A “mystery” Biblically, however, is a truth once hidden but now revealed by God! … In Romans 11 it is God’s marvelous plan of salvation that is big enough and grand enough to encompass all of humanity! It is offered to all – Jew and Gentile! But even the rejection of it by some, becomes an opportunity for others! In fact, vs. 32 captures a wonderful truth of this “mystery”: “God has committed all to disobedience, that He might have mercy upon all!”
That marvelous truth prompts Apostle Paul to follow up with a “Doxology” to an all wise, all powerful God!!! He has just been discussing God incredible redemptive plan for all people of the world – Jew and Gentile! He argues that God’s got it all worked out! He closes with this wonderful “Doxology” of praise to an all wise, all powerful God! He literally explodes in worship!!! This is the pinnacle of Romans!!!
“Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways! For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor? Or who has given a gift to him that he might be repaid? For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen!” (Romans 11:33–36 ESV)
Oh, pause and worship!!! Amen!!!
Coffee With The Lord 