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Thursday, January 15, 2015

Who has all the Treasures, Wisdom and Knowledge of the World?

"...resulting in a true knowledge of God's mystery, that is, Christ Himself, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge."  Col 2:2-3

As diverse as the world is, there are millions of amazing things to focus on, delve into, explore, and search out.   We can be forever learning, growing in knowledge and insight all our lives.  

In the vast ocean of wonder there are thousands of crashing waves calling for our attention but not leading us to the one relationship, focus and passion that is changing everything forever.  

Jesus

St-Takla.org Image: An ancient mosaic of Jesus Christ face


Jesus is the Way
Jesus is the Truth
Jesus is the Life
Jesus is the Bread of life
Jesus is the Word (logos)
Jesus is the Firstborn
Jesus is the First
Jesus is the Last
Jesus is the Alpha
Jesus is the Omega
Jesus was dead and now is alive
Jesus the beloved Son
Jesus is the Bridegroom
This list could go on for up to 200 names.....

His NAME means the deepest connection with the Father's heart for million upon millions the world over.   Direct connection to a freedom words can scarcely connect with or express.  Nearly every tribe, language, country, geography has been touched by his love, grace and mercy.  


He has touched, healed, changed, blessed, renewed, restored, forgiven, cleansed, encouraged, built up, upheld, lifted up, redeemed, ransomed, millions of people and he continues to do so as you read this.  


IN CHRIST.....
Are the treasures of Wisdom
Treasures of Knowledge

Jesus knows everything there is to know about....
Physics
Math
Language
Laughter
Joy
Compassion
Craftsmanship
The Arts
On and on into every discipline, grace in the mind of humanity,  the God who made all things...


For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him.  Col 1:16

is pouring out love, relationship, wisdom, knowledge, treasures for humanity through Jesus Christ.  

Believers have direct access to the treasures of wisdom and knowledge...
Those reaping the benefits of the work and rule and reign of Jesus Christ by faith have access to the very heart of the Father in Heaven, the throne of glory, the heavenly temple in which Jesus, Our High Priest, is eternally calling forth a witness of all he accomplished to every heavenly host.    Rev 4


Remember the crashing waves.  

This image, from a church in Rome, dates from AD530.
The world is consistently screaming for us to look away from the Christ.  Even our day to day doctrine and understandings of walking in Jesus' Kingdom are not complete enough to constantly remind us of our one true connection, focus and joy - abiding in the presence of Jesus Christ.    Wave after wave seeks to drive us into the sandy beach of wandering, confusion and distraction.   

He has given us a simple way.....
"I am the Way"  John 14:6
"Follow Me"

"Then Jesus said to His disciples, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me. 25"For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it; but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.…"  Matt 16:24-25

Follow him.  He is Risen.  He is alive.  He communicates.  He speaks.  He encourages.  He loves.  Follow Him.    


"Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you unless you abide in Me. 5"I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing.…" John 15:4


Your life is hidden in him 

"Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God."  Col 3:2-3


How many treasures are hidden in him that are intended to be poured into your life???
How many secrets of wisdom?
How many key pieces of knowledge - treasure knowledge - knowledge that alters the flow of humanity and changes whole families forever - are waiting to be handed to you? 
How many treasures for Business...
Commerce
Government
Science
Family
Relationships
are hidden in Him, waiting for someone to pursue Him with an abandon and faith that pours out these treasures on the world.  


The Kingdom rule and reign of Jesus is....
Not what we don't have but what we have -  Two fish and some bread were enough.  Mark 6:30-44    
What do you have?  
Access to all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.  

The greatest joy, a joy that fills every cell of your body, every nook and crany of your mind, every mysterious crevasse of the soul, every vast and heavenly expanse of your spirit, is seeing the face of Jesus.   

He is the treasure of heaven.  

Expend extravagant Faith.
Use all your energy.
Spend all your desires on him first.  


Life, Truth and the Way will unfold out of that face to face.   
Ps 27





Comments?  Thoughts?  Testimonies?  
Testimonies are powerful means of releasing the grace of God. 
What happens for one of us reveals what heaven can do for all of us!  
Share yours in a comment. 

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We are:
Nothing is impossible people
Carrying the Presence of the Lord everywhere
Bringing the Culture of His Love
Proclaiming, Declaring and Announcing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the world. 


Brother Jeff
Jeff Reynolds Sr. Leader
Capstone Christian Fellowship


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