It's Hidden for the Wise, but Revealed to Children

The people were all chanting the name Victorinus! Victorinus! Victorinus! That day as this old wise man stood up to confess his new belief in the Lord Jesus Christ after a long struggle. It was one of the extraordinary day in the late fourth Century. Christian belief was considered an outcast in Roman Empire at that time. The Old man was none other than Rome's most distinguished professor of rhetoric Marius Victorinus. Victorinus attained such fame and popularity that in 353 a statue was erected in his honor. Victorinus was a great philosopher and was well educated man in all liberal arts, lived all his life defending his old pagan life until his conversion to the glorious Gospel of grace through God's only son Jesus Christ accepting his grace through the cross.

Saint Augustine writes in his book Confessions about Victorinus's and how it influenced his conversion. Victorinus read the Holy Scriptures many times and finally accepted the Gospel in his heart. Victorinus used to tell his friend Simplicianus that he is a Christian, But Simplicianus used to constantly reply "until you come to the church and make your confession there, I would not believe". After a long time one day Victorinus said his friend Simplicianus that he wants to go to the Church. In those days anyone who becomes a Christian need to confess their faith before the whole Church. But the Church made an exception to Victorinus because he was a very popular person in all Rome so that he can confess his faith privately to the church leaders. But Victorinus boldly declared that he had openly preached his old pagan faith with great eloquence which cannot save any body so he preferred to confess his new faith in public.

Thus the chanting of the name Victorinus! Victorinus! The whole city knew him very well and waited to hear what he is going to say and Victorinus reached to the podium and humbly declared that he has accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior thus confessed his new faith.

My Beloved, May be you are a well learned person, hard to come to terms with the reality of the faith. But you feel the urge and conviction of the Holy Spirit. Please do not reject his love. God made the salvation of mankind so simple that wise man cannot accept. He thinks it can't be so simple. Think about it if the Salvation is so complicated only scientists and doctors can only go to heaven. But God has made it so simple that everyone can participate in it. Someone said "The pride made angels in to demons, but humility made man kind in to God sons and daughters". Yes the devil and his angels were kicked out of heaven because of their pride. When we learn more we forget the creator and want to be wise before others and we refuse to accept the simple way to heaven as children.

You can only enter God's Kingdom as a Child

Jesus said "I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it." - Luke 18:17

Many people want to search, search, search with all their strength to know the truth, but see the above word. We can only find God's way, if we humble as little children. That means trusting the father even when we can't understand. See the little children they will trust their parents if they give a promise. Victorinus was a very brilliant man, but he finally humbled after a long time. For a long time, Victorinus could not let go his pride of life (his high status) to accept the way of the Savior. Faith is not for the weak, but for the strong who can trust him who created the world.

At that time Jesus said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was your good pleasure. Matthew 11:25-26

God did not asked for man's help to create mankind, in the same way he do not need man's help for fixing the problem of sin which separated mankind from him(He sent his son to the world). So please don't try to earn your salvation through good works and following a religion even it is Christianity. No religion will save us but with the relationship with God through his son.

I will give you rest

Yes it is hidden, because you think you are wise than God. If you humble, he will reveal himself to you. Saint Augustine said "I have read in Plato and Cicero sayings that are wise and very beautiful; but I have never read in either of them: Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden."

Yes my beloved you can learn and like many wise authors, please check out whether any one of them said to you "I will give you rest". Yes believe me he did to me on 1997 November 20th, the day I surrendered before the creator of heaven and earth.

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. - John 14:27

If you want to pray and accept this wonderful savior who died for you and me on the cross, Please pray the following prayer with humility.

Prayer:

Dear God, thanks for opening my eyes of understanding for showing me your wonderful path. I accept I am a sinner, Please forgive me. I believe your son Jesus Christ died for me on the cross and arose again on the third day. Please accept me as your child and show me your path.

God Bless You

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