The FaithOfJesus2 Daily Devotional

Focus:

kjv@Revelation:14:12 @ Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.

( FaithOfJesus thread begun by rRandyP )

Today's Verse:

kjv@Mark:4:21-25

kjv@Mark:4:21 @ And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick?

kjv@Mark:4:22 @ For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested; neither was any thing kept secret, but that it should come abroad.

kjv@Mark:4:23 @ If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.

kjv@Mark:4:24 @ And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given.

kjv@Mark:4:25 @ For he that hath, to him shall be given: and he that hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he hath.

Today's notes:

Context:

Before - Parable of the Sower
After -

Key Concepts:

slide:kjv@manifest

What is God's righteousness observed doing?:

making manifest, in time all things will be manifest
measuring out revelation in proportion to the measure mete

What does this tell us about God's righteousness?:

The mystery of the kingdom previously mentioned is indeed meant (has been all along) to be fully revealed, but along with that comes the revelation also of the intents of men's hearts, what they have been doing in secret. Are men ready for this? Light is light unto all things.
His revelation is not only blasted from a celestial trumpet, but reflected forth from within and without into the darkest corners. What has been revealed to you must be in turn revealed to others. If it stops at you, revelation will like cease to be shown you. If it trickles from you it will likely trickle to you; the light you will receive in such case would rather expose you as withholding revelation.

How is man reacting?:

(implied) attempting to hide or diminish revelation

Notes:

For men to know the secret mysteries of the kingdom the secrets of men must also be exposed. Each man has his secrets. That is not to say that we as believers tell every man what they are hiding, it is to reflect forth God's light allowing them to see themselves in God's all knowing light.

Key Messages:

What does this say about our present condition?

For as much as we want to know everything about God we do not want to know about ourselves and each other in similar measure. Therefore we resist knowing anything more about God so as not to open the flood gates. Better we suppose not to see the secrets of man than to see the secrets of God.
This is a good portion of that seed sown that many are offended by and simply wither or are persecuted for and grow timid.

Further Resources:

Comment Board:Mark:4:21-25
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