It's a Mystery Part 1

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It's a mystery why our youngest granddaughter's hair grows straight up, but it is cute as can be!

Our youngest grandson has the sweetest quote when he can't give an answer to a question. He  says, "It's a mystery."  Who ate that last cookie? "It's a mystery."  Where are your shoes? "It's a mystery."  

Life certainly is mysterious, but God does make some things very clear.

1 Timothy 3:16

This Christian life is a great mystery, far exceeding our understanding, but some things are clear enough: He appeared in a human body, was proved right by the invisible Spirit, was seen by angels.  He was proclaimed among all kinds of peoples, believed in all over the world, taken up into heavenly glory.

Yes, the mystery of God is Jesus Christ.

My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.                 Colossians 2:2-3

Our little six year old mystery boy attends a Christian school and is soaking in all that is taught. Riding in the car with me last week he inquired..."Shouldn't knowledge just be good? Why would anyone teach evil?  Does it all go back to the tree in the garden when Adam and Eve messed up?  WOW! What awesome God thoughts!

I had some simple satisfactory answers to this mystery, but the questions sent me searching more deeply.  See Part 2 tomorrow.

The Song

“Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery” Matt Boswell and Matt Papa

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-xQDm-KZw8



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