Hidden in Plain Sight!

Good day. Today we are posting the next newsletter Hidden in Plain Sight! Vol. 26 No. 7 written by our dear brother, fellow steward and ambassador of the mystery of Christ, Larry Gazelka. Our prayer is that you will be blessed and encouraged by this newsletter. Have a very blessed and prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. ***You can download a copy of the writings for personal use only by clicking on the Built Anew Ministries Archive page link above and scroll down to the current 2023 year.

Hidden in Plain Sight!
Vol 26 No 7
 
The will of God!
 
For the past seven years, Father and I have been having a conversation on things that are hidden in plain sight. A few weeks back we started a series titled “Love letters to the terminally ill”. If you will recall there in the first few verses of Paul’s letter to the Galatians, some people were able to see and hear Father’s counsel on His will in and for our everyday life.
 
Galatians 1:3-4 Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ, 4 Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:  KJV
 
I am sure some were able to see what the will of God is for them, hidden within these two verses. We should be able to see and hear Father’s counsel for our everyday life as we journey through this world. To be able to see clearly here, one should give pause to recognize who we are for those who are believers. One cannot have blinders on when reading and studying God’s instruction manual for the believer and everyday life, for those who are able to hear and see His Word. This also shows one how much one has missed in the past because of religious tenets, rather than studying to show yourself approved unto God.
 
Matthew 6:9-13 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. KJV
 
How often has one read these verses and failed to hear and see again His counsel for our everyday life, as we journey through this world in this moment of time?
 
Most fail to see and hear here the guidance being given for our communication with our Father. Note how it clearly states that His will be done, in earth (our earthen vessel) as it is in heaven. One must be mindful that at one point in time that there was a rebellion in the kingdom of God, and how He dealt with those who chose not to obey His will. Just as His will was enforced at that time, the same will be in force for those leaving this world.
 
So then, how does one accomplish this journey through this life and stay in accordance with His will? Jesus Christ clearly spoke to us, that He is the way, that He is the truth (His Word is truth), and Christ in one’s life; this is what is essential for one to navigate the strait and narrow path which leads to His kingdom.
 
John 14:6-7 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. 7 If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him. KJV
 
Note, that He is the way, He is the truth, and that NO man can come to the Father, but by Him. That relationship with the Father, is essential for one to maintain their now faith walk with Him. So, are you beginning to see and hear that which has been hidden in plain sight? That it can only be revealed or uncovered by and through Christ Jesus?
 
One must understand what has been accomplished for us by the Son of man (Jesus of Nazareth) and the Son of God (Christ) to bring about reconciliation between God and man. All of this was accomplished at the cross with the death of Jesus of Nazareth, and the grave by Christ paying the price for our sins. Thus, we can then understand why it says clearly, that if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation. (Anything Father has given us forgiveness for, can only be brought to remembrance by the devil. And once we have asked forgiveness, our transgressions are removed as far as the east is from the west. (Psalms 103:12 and Isaiah 43:25))
 
2Corinthians 5:17-18 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; KJV
 
There are no shortcuts. There is no other name given. Jesus Christ has shown us the way, established by the truth of His Word, that will lead one to Father’s kingdom (eternal life). It is only by and through Christ Jesus that one is able to approach the throne of God.
 
Just as Nicodemus came to Jesus Christ at night, acknowledging that He was indeed sent by God, by his observation of the works that He did do. One must remember that Nicodemus was well educated in the Old Testament and knew of the prophecies concerning the Messiah.
 
John 3:2-7 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. 3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. 4 Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born? 5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. KJV
 
Jesus Christ then explains to Nicodemus what is necessary for one to gain entrance into the kingdom of God. Jesus Christ presents to him that which is required to gain entrance into the kingdom of God. Isn’t it interesting how Nicodemus does not challenge the new life in Christ, but rather questions as to how he might gain entrance into his mother’s womb a second time. Two births are required for one to gain entrance into the kingdom of God. One of the water that proceeds one coming out of the mother’s womb, and that which one is born again by the Spirit of Christ. No shortcuts.  No secret societies. No religion or sect will get one entrance into Father’s house. It is only as one is born again by the Spirit of Christ, that they will be able to navigate their way to Father’s house.
 
The answer for salvation is hidden in plain sight. Without being born again one cannot gain entrance into the kingdom of God.
 
Are you confident in where you are headed? Are you able to see clearly the strait and narrow path that Jesus Christ has set for us to follow?
 
That you may know Him,
In the service of Jesus Christ,
Larry Gazekla                                                     Copyright ©, Larry Gazelka