Colossians 1:26 & 27b “The mystery which has been hidden from ages and from generations, but now has been revealed to His saints…which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.”
What’s not to love about a good mystery movie? We willingly fork over our hard-earned money in an attempt to unravel the who-done-it before the final credits roll. Twists in the plot and a boatload of suspects keep us biting our nails and glued to the screen. And just when we think we have it all figured out, the story takes a sudden turn, and we discover we were wrong all along.
If you head over to scripture, you will discover a Bible-times mystery as the Jews lived out all the plot-twists of a great cliffhanger. They anticipated the Messiah, but mysteriously it was anybody’s guess who He would be and when He would appear. The Jewish nation thought they had it all figured out. The Messiah would be a military leader capable of bringing down the Roman Empire with His mighty sword. He would be loud and strong. He would sit on the throne of King David and wear a golden crown. His celebration would be of the grandest order.
But, as with any good mystery, the Jewish script unraveled. And so it came to pass on a random night, in a nondescript location, a helpless baby was born. Their unconventional Messiah was wrapped in strips of cloth and placed in an animal feeding trough. He wore no kingly robe, nor occupied any golden throne. No sword was in His hand. No mighty Israeli army protected Him. He was placed in a borrowed tomb after suffering a criminal’s death. And just when His story seemed over, one final nail-biting twist was left. The tomb opened up and the Messiah walked out of the grave victorious over death.
Friend, the final twist in this miraculous story remains the most unconventional ending of all time. Because of a plot no one saw coming, we can enjoy sweet peace as our final credits roll, for we have every confidence in how our story will end.
Father God, we praise you for the unexpected twists in the precious story of Your Son and our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Blessings,
Rita Cochrane