The secret things of God

1 Corinthians

What are the secret things of God?  Google leads you to more than a million different sites that suggest the answer or provide a definition of their own version of the secret things of God.  The top hit is a book by Henry Cloud - The Secret Things Of God: Unlocking The Treasures Reserved For You.  That book actually sounds kind of interesting.

I'm inclined to follow Barnes's interpretation that the secret is the gospel, the good news that God will save all mankind through the death and resurrection of his Son, Jesus Christ.  God's plan was hidden in a mystery until the time of Christ, but now it has been made known to those he calls.  It's still a mystery to unbelievers, and sometimes seems kind of mysterious to those who do believe!  Justice is achieved through grace and mercy, and that is a mystery.

Fortunately, we don't need to try and solve the mystery or the secret anymore.  That's what is life-changing - God has clearly shown us the way to salvation, if we care to see the truth.  If we already have discovered the secret things of God, I believe it's our job to help others unlock the secrets for themselves.

Sharing the good news

Romans 10:14-15 - How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?  And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”
I believe these verses speak to the need for all of us to actively participate in passing along the good news that Christ has died for our sins.  God has chosen us to be the medium of his message, and if we don't participate in that, we completely miss out on part of his mission for us.  Granted, God will get his message out regardless of what we do, but our ability to share the gospel should be considered a blessing for us, not a duty.