"ஆதவன்" தியானம் - 1995
"AATHAVAN"
Meditation – 1995
July 25, Saturday 2026
"And even if our
gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing,"— 2
Corinthians 4:3
Anyone can read the Bible.
However, not everyone can easily understand the spiritual, true meaning of the
message it holds. It is fully understood only by those who seek the truth with
a child-like heart.
Those studying in
theological seminaries and various researchers look at the Gospel through an
analytical lens. Different Christian denominations interpret Scripture based on
their own denominational doctrines. But the truth is this: no one can come to know
God merely through intellect or study. God reveals various truths to those who
walk in humility, whose sins are forgiven, and who live with the heart of a
child.
It is regarding this that we
read Jesus saying:
"At that very time He
rejoiced greatly in the Holy Spirit, and said, 'I praise You, O Father, Lord of
heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and
intelligent and have revealed them to infants. Yes, Father, for this way was well-pleasing
in Your sight.'" — Luke 10:21
It is essential that we
approach the Bible with a one-hundred-percent perspective of faith. Inserting
our own interpretations into passages we do not understand, or blindly relying
on the explanations written by researchers who studied the Bible before us, may
not always be entirely right. We must be eager and earnest for the Author of
the Bible—the Holy Spirit—to make these truths clear to us. If we try to
understand the verses without this foundation, we are no different from
unbelievers.
If we fail to cling to the
Spirit of God in this way, Satan, the ruler of this world, will blind the eyes
of our minds. Yes, as it is written:
"in whose case the god
of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving so that they might not
see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of
God." — 2 Corinthians 4:4
We will become blind and
unable to perceive the truth.
Yes, beloved, none of us
knows everything completely. Therefore, even if we seek out God's ministers to
fully understand the Gospel that seems veiled to us, we should not conclude
that everything they say is absolute truth. Instead, we must pray, "Lord,
grant me understanding of Your truth." For in these times, the words
of the Gospel are often twisted for personal gain, and different Christian
denominations offer conflicting interpretations for the very same verse.
No word of God is intended
to remain a hidden mystery. God has not written anything in a way that His
children cannot understand. As Paul says, if our Gospel is veiled, it is veiled
to those who are perishing. Nothing will remain hidden from God's children who
desire to live. Therefore, let us read the Bible with the help of the Holy
Spirit. He Himself will guide us into all truth.





