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PROVERBS 25:2-7 (KJV)
It is the glory of God to conceal a thing:
but the honour of kings is to search out a matter.
The heaven for height, and the earth for depth,
and the heart of kings is unsearchable.
Take away the dross from the silver,
and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.
Take away the wicked from before the king,
and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king,
and stand not in the place of great men:
For better it is that it be said unto thee, Come up hither;
than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince
whom thine eyes have seen.
The honour of kings is to search out a matter and it is our understanding that believers in Christ are made to be kings and priests in God’s service, (see Revelation 1:6). Thus it is our honour — the New King James Version says ‘glory’ — to search out a matter. Searching out means to penetrate, to examine a thing thoroughly and closely to find the deepest spiritual understanding. In other words, we need to know God intimately
However, we know that such a thing is not possible for us, for His thoughts are not our thoughts and our ways are not His ways (see Isaiah 55:8). Nonetheless, it is to our glory to seek Him out; to come to know Him through His chosen vessel, Jesus Christ. Thus it is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
However, we know that such a thing is not possible for us, for His thoughts are not our thoughts and our ways are not His ways (see Isaiah 55:8). Nonetheless, it is to our glory to seek Him out; to come to know Him through His chosen vessel, Jesus Christ. Thus it is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
The mystery which has been hidden from ages and from generations, but now has been revealed to His saints.
To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
COLOSSIANS 1:26-27
We also see in verses from Proverbs 25 that each one of us is unsearchable. We may feel we know someone deeply and intimately, but the reality we can never fully know the thought and feelings of another. We are complex and impenetrable beings, easily deflected by a light breeze, never mind by storm and tempest. Only God knows us in every way, right down to every atom of our bodies and every neurological impulse in our minds.
But take away the dross from the silver and you are left with the pure substance. Silver represents the redemptive work of Christ, and His saving grace and redemptive power flushes out the dross, if we will but allow Him. Then, we shall know humility, and the King of kings will say “Come up hither.”
Honour and glory arise from the same word in scripture. It also means dignity, praise and worship. It doesn’t signify joy at The Lord’s compassionate heart, but that is surely the outcome of knowing Him. It is the reward of every saint who follows in Jesus’ footsteps and as we see in Colossians, the mystery of the ages has been revealed in the hearts of those who love Jesus Christ. None of us know now all there is to know about God and His plan of salvation. We won’t know this side of the veil, but it is indeed a glorious thing to search for Jesus, His love and truth. He is waiting for us to “Come up hither”, that we may know Him in all His glory.
For this we praise God — Jubilate Deo!
But take away the dross from the silver and you are left with the pure substance. Silver represents the redemptive work of Christ, and His saving grace and redemptive power flushes out the dross, if we will but allow Him. Then, we shall know humility, and the King of kings will say “Come up hither.”
Honour and glory arise from the same word in scripture. It also means dignity, praise and worship. It doesn’t signify joy at The Lord’s compassionate heart, but that is surely the outcome of knowing Him. It is the reward of every saint who follows in Jesus’ footsteps and as we see in Colossians, the mystery of the ages has been revealed in the hearts of those who love Jesus Christ. None of us know now all there is to know about God and His plan of salvation. We won’t know this side of the veil, but it is indeed a glorious thing to search for Jesus, His love and truth. He is waiting for us to “Come up hither”, that we may know Him in all His glory.
For this we praise God — Jubilate Deo!
“JUBILATE DEO”
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ТЕХТ
Jubilate Deo omnis terra,
quia sic benedictur homo qui timet Dominum.
Deus Israel conjungat vos
et ipse sit vobiscum,
mittat vobis auxilium de sancto
et de Sion tueatur vos.
Benedicat vobis Dominus ex Sion,
qui fecit caelum et terram.
Servite Domino in laetitia!
TRANSLATION
Let every land praise God,
as the man who fears the Lord is blessed.
May the God of Israel bind you together and himself be with you,
may he send you help from his holiness and watch over you from Sion.
The Lord blessed you out of Sion, he who made heaven and earth.
Serve the Lord with joy!
A CLOSING WORD from MARTIN LUTHER KING Jr
Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase.