Reading: 1st Peter 1:10-12: "This salvation was the focus of the prophets who prophesied this outpouring of grace that was destined for you. They made a careful search and investigation of the meaning of their God-given prophecies as they probed into the mysteries of who would fulfill them and the time period when it would all take place. The Spirit of the Anointed One was in them and was pointing prophetically to the sufferings that Christ was destined to suffer and the glories that would be released afterward. God revealed to the prophets that their ministry was not for their own benefit but for yours. And now, you have heard these things from the evangelists who preached the gospel to you through the power of the Holy Spirit sent from heaven--the gospel containing wonderful mysteries that even the angels long to get a glimpse of."
Mysteries
Out pouring--prophecies--wonderful mysteries all seem so distant from us, and the prophets.
Yet the Spirit is present to all believers and will guide whatever gifts or call is given to us to share. "For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them." Ephesians 2:10
Some are in quiet, and often unseen, acts from and through His gift of the Holy Spirit. There are varieties of gifts, ministries, and effects. But all by the same Spirit, working through God's design for all persons. (1Corinthians12)
He will guide our focus daily, regardless of our ignorance or confusion. His purpose becomes poured out through His grace whenever we listen to the nudges. Seeds we may also never see.
Lord, please continue to quiet our souls to listen and to hear Your words spoken through Your Spirit's guidance. May we become connected to this mystery--our hearts desire to follow and learn and share as Your choose.
Your thoughts,
