In the early days of World War II, Winston Churchill described Russia as a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma, suggesting that the key to understanding lay in Russian national interest. This metaphor of mystery extends to how the world perceives God, often viewing Him as an absolute mystery behind a forbidding and impenetrable iron curtain. To many, what lies hidden is not only mysterious but something to be rationalized by human minds, seen as real or imagined, fearsome or affable, self-serving or subject to the whims of men. This great mystery of God is driven by carnal nature in the spirit of this world, portraying Him as an overwhelming power that must be dealt with rationally. Yet, for those called by Him, God should not remain absolutely mysterious, as He has revealed Himself, offering a precious gift of understanding that must be tenderly cultivated through an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ and with one another. Unlike the world, which remains befuddled by this mystery, those who know Him should live in reverence, submitting to Him and striving to grow in grace and knowledge by living as He lives in us.

Brethren, through our sanctifying relationship with Jesus Christ, we are being built up to stand as living witnesses of the mysteries of God that have been revealed. As the apostle Paul identifies himself in I Corinthians 4:1 as a steward of the mysteries of God, by extension, all the elect of God and firstfruits with Jesus Christ are also stewards of these mysteries. We are entrusted with something much more precious than the mammon of this world, revealed through His Holy Spirit, within a world that has only the vaguest idea regarding the awesome plan and purpose of God. The word mystery, as used by Paul in Romans 11:25 and I Corinthians 4:1, signifies something hidden or not fully manifest, representing the revelation to the weak of this world through Jesus Christ and the gospel of the Kingdom of God. We are stewards of the mystery of the Kingdom of God and the good news delivered by Jesus Christ, called to live as faithful stewards in preparation to teach and to rule in the Kingdom of God, which remains one of the greatest mysteries yet to be revealed to most of mankind. Our lives, interwoven with Jesus Christ, are a purposeful length of days God has graciously given, not a brief exercise in futility, but a duty to serve as faithful stewards of the mysteries revealed to us.

The concept of mystery is central to understanding our divine destiny within God's purpose. The term mystery, as used in the Greek language, indicates something beyond natural apprehension that must be made known by divine revelation. This revelation is what God has done for those truly called by Him, placing the sons of God into a distinct spiritual category apart from the uncalled. God hides and reveals as He chooses, ensuring that only those to whom it is given—those specifically chosen by Him—can grasp the fullness of His teaching. The Bible, authored by the Creator, is the sole source that accurately answers the universal question of why we were born, though this answer must be diligently sought and believed. The way the Bible is written contributes to the mystery, as complete teachings on any subject are scattered throughout its contents, requiring revelation from God Himself for perfect understanding. This revelation is personally and individually made available by Him to those He calls. Scriptures confirm that God has kept His purpose and plan hidden from billions of people across ages, only revealing the mystery to those He separates for this knowledge. As stated in Ephesians 1, God has allowed us to know the secret of His plan, a purpose determined beforehand in Christ. Similarly, Colossians 1:26 speaks of the mystery kept secret since the world began, now disclosed to those called by Him. This act of revelation is a profound gift, personally and individually bestowed by God, transforming the understanding of His words to impact and direct one's life toward His purpose.