This thread has really taken off. Good posts here.
The article Ray wrote about Lazarus and the Rich man, is a perfect example how God has concealed or hidden things from those of the world. I agree Joe, this was an eye opener for me, also.
(Psa 51:6) Behold, You desire truth in the inward parts; and in the hidden parts You teach me wisdom.
(Isa 45:3) And I will give you the treasures of darkness, even treasures in secret places, that you may know that I am Jehovah, who calls you by your name, the God of Israel.
(1Co 2:6) But we speak wisdom among the perfect, but not the wisdom of this age, nor of the rulers of this age, those being brought to nothing.
(1Co 2:7) But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, having been hidden, which God predetermined before the ages for our glory,
(Pro 25:2) The glory of God is to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
This is why, when Mark 14: 12-16, Jesus telling two disciples they would find a man carrying a pitcher of water, to follow him, and ask the goodman of the house, and a large upper room is ready. Whether Jesus beforehand had it set up, or through a miracle, by Him knowing beforehand, what will take place, what is the reason for these things? When we compare spiritual with spiritual, something must be here. When we compare the physical with the spiritual, all we can see is Him knowing what will take place and give God the glory. This is good, yet we know all things of God are not out there for all to see. If that was so, they never would have crucified Christ.
I appreciate all the posts, have learned much here. It is always good to find some buried treasure, keeps things interesting and growing. Definetly takes alot of work to produce a good garden, and well worth it come harvest time.
God bless,
Gary