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As I read through the Gospel of Thomas, I asked my wife, “Why can’t God just say it straight?”

Her answer changed everything. She reminded me that God speaks the way He chooses—some hear Him in the mystery, others hear Him when you speak it plain.

And that’s when it hit me… maybe God’s already answered. Maybe He’s saying, “I’ll speak through the mystery, and I’ve chosen you to make it clear.”

If you’ve ever felt like you were called to translate God’s message into something people can truly feel, this talk is for you. God doesn’t waste voices. He speaks in parables, and He reveals through people like you.

🔥 Watch this until the end — it will reignite your purpose, restore your faith, and remind you that together with God, you’re reaching them all.

1. The Mystery of God’s Voice

Have you ever sat quietly and asked, “God, speak clearly to me.” Maybe you expected a booming voice or a bright vision. Instead you got a whisper — a dream, a gut-feeling, an inkling. You wondered if the silence meant He was busy, or if you were simply missing Him.

Here’s the truth: He is speaking. But oftentimes, the message comes in subtlety because the transform-moment happens inside you first. In Gospel of Thomas, we read:

“These are the secret sayings which the living Jesus spoke and Didymos Judas Thomas wrote them down.” Marquette University+1

Secret. Mysterious. Hidden in plain sight.
The idea here is not that God delights in confusion, but that the invitation is to seek. From saying 2:

“The one who seeks should not cease seeking until he finds. And when he finds, he will be dismayed. And when he is dismayed, he will be astonished. And he will be king over the All.” Biblical Archaeology Society+1

There is movement in seeking, in being unsettled, in realizing there is more. That process is key.

Think about it: If God simply delivered everything draw-a-line-and-go, fatigue sets in. But when He invites us into the dance of mystery—our hearts awaken. We begin to listen, to watch, to pay attention. God calls us into participation, not mere spectatorship.

And that earlier question I asked? The one I posed to my wife? It was really the question God was asking me: “Will you help bring clarity to what I speak through mystery?”

2. Why He Chooses the Mystery

Theologically, the notion of God speaking in mystery isn’t new. In Gospel of Thomas, one of the key statements states:

“If those who lead you say to you, ‘Look, the (Father’s) kingdom is in the sky,’ then the birds of the sky will precede you. If they say, ‘It is in the sea,’ then the fish will precede you. Rather, the (Father’s) kingdom is inside of you and it is outside you.” PBS+1

Mystery here is not chaos—it’s depth. God speaks from the inside-out and outside-in.

Here’s why:

1. Engagement – When we wrestle with meaning, we step into transformation.
2. Ownership – Mystery requires our response, our action, our growth.
3. Capacity – What is revealed too soon may overwhelm; what is revealed in time matures.
4. Invitation – Mystery invites community, conversation, interpretation. The body of Christ is invited into this.

It’s like God is saying: “Here are the stones, the fields, the parables. I’ll show you something magnificent. I entrust you with clearness. Will you help shine the light?”

When we serve as translators—not of doctrine alone, but of heart-language—we join in that divine work.

3. From Mystery to Messenger

If you feel like you were born not just to hear the message, but to help the message land—this is your calling.

Here’s how to walk it out:

a) Pay Attention to Your Inner World

Mystery often starts inside. What stirred you? What made you uncomfortable? What longing arose? In Thomas saying 1 it reads:

“Whoever finds the interpretation of these sayings will not experience death.” Marquette University+1
The search for meaning matters.

So journal. Pray. Sit in silence. Ask, “Lord, what are you whispering to me?”

b) Translate for Others

You don’t need to reinvent theology. You need to speak the language of hearts. Ask:

• How do I feel this personally?
• What real-life story resonates?
• How can I express this mystical truth in everyday words?

If God gave you the message of clarity, serve it. Make it accessible. Use metaphors people live with.

c) Illuminate Mystery with Lighting

Mystery is not meant to remain vague. Bring your light. With humility, share how you heard, how you wrestled, how you responded. Give examples. Invite commentary. Encourage others to seek.

d) Launch into Purpose

One of the greatest lies is that you’re “just listening.” No. You’re meant to lead into listening. Your voice matters because God’s voice matters, and you reflect that. Align your life to that purpose. Stand up. Speak out. Serve.

4. Why This Message Matters Today

The world is loud. Doctrines echo. Platforms blast. But ears are still aching for truth grounded in lived faith.

Today many feel: “Faith is too structured. Mystery is too vague.” The truth is: Faith needs both structure and mystery. Mystery keeps us humble. Structure keeps us anchored.

When you step in as one translating mystery into clarity—your ministry becomes relevant. You become a bridge.

Also consider this: Gospel of Thomas is non-canonical—meaning it’s outside the traditional Bible. Wikipedia+1 But its core message — “The Kingdom is inside you… find yourself and you’ll find the Father” — echoes ancient wisdom. gnosis.org+1

You don’t need to defend it as Scripture; you need to see its value as a voice reminding us that knowing God intimately is the greatest call.

5. The Invitation: Be the Messenger of Clarity

Here’s the invitation I sense from God:

• Hear the mystery He’s spoken into your life.
• Receive the message He’s entrusted you with.
• Translate it clearly, compassionately.
• Release it to reach the longing inside somebody else.

You were chosen. Not because you’re perfect—but because you’re willing.

Maybe you’re reading this and feel: “I don’t have a platform, I don’t know the words yet.” That’s okay. The first time the message landed in me I didn’t have a blog or a stage—I had a coffee table and a question. And God used it. He can use your living room, your Bible study, your phone, your voice.

Let me walk you through a simple plan:

• Day 1: Spend 15 minutes in silence. Ask God: “What mystery are you inviting me into right now?”
• Day 2: Write down one phrase that stirred you. Share it with one friend. Ask: “How do you feel this?”
• Day 3: Find a way to make it plain. Use a story or image from daily life.
• Day 4–7: Repeat. Let the message settle into you. Ask God for the next step.
• Week 2 onward: Share your clarity. Write a post. Give a talk. Walk someone through the mystery-to-clarity journey.

This journey is not optional. It’s vital. Because there are people out there waiting for you to bring clarity to what God whispered in mystery.

6. A Final Word: Restore Purpose, Renew Faith

Your faith may feel dormant. Your purpose may feel lost. But the reality is this: mystery doesn’t mean absence. Mystery means presence in a form you haven’t fully grasped yet. God hasn’t left you. He’s invited you.

Read again what you asked at the start: Why can’t God just say it straight? Your wife answered beautifully: “He speaks the way He chooses.” And then you realized: He chose you to make it clear.

Let that change your posture. Stand tall. Walk in humility. Listen in mystery. Speak in clarity.

Because when you help others walk into the mystery and come out with meaning, you become a vital part of God’s Kingdom-work.

He is not silent. He is not finished. The message is still alive. The voice is still calling. Will you be the one who bridges the two?

Watch this until the end — it will reignite your purpose, restore your faith, and remind you that together with God, you’re reaching them all.

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