New Jerusalem in the Mystery of God (4)
The present age is a time of mystery regarding the intention and operation of God. When Christ returns visibly to conclude this age “then the mystery of God is finished.” Thus, when New Jerusalem comes out of heaven to earth, there will be no mystery.
Colossians 3 does not have the word mystery, but shows us something of God’s mystery. Verse 3:3 says, “you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.” Our death in Christ is today mysterious but real in spirit.
Verse 3:4 continues, “When Christ our life is manifested, then you also will be manifested with Him in glory.” When Christ comes again in glory that will complete the mystery and manifest God’s work openly, bringing forth the glory of New Jerusalem.
Christ is our inner life today (and will be so in New Jerusalem) to bring forth glory for the manifestation at His coming and in New Jerusalem.
Colossians 3:1-2 urges us to “seek the things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on the things which are above, not on the things which are on the earth.” Our focus should be on Christ as the Head over all things and as our life.
He will rule over the outward matters while we concentrate on taking Him as our life supply for our growth unto New Jerusalem.
Posted by Don on November 11, 2026
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