By Chris Whittington

Ephesians 3:4 — “When you read this, you can perceive my insight into the mystery of Christ.”

There is a word in this verse that deserves our attention: mystery.

Not a mystery in the sense of a puzzle waiting to be solved, but a truth once hidden in the heart of God and now revealed through Jesus Christ. What is remarkable is how Paul says we come to understand it. He does not say, “When you become a scholar.” He does not say, “When you have a supernatural experience.” He simply says, “When you read.”

That should encourage every believer.

The greatest secret ever hidden has been written down for ordinary people to discover. The mystery of Christ is revealed through Scripture.

There was a generation before us that understood this well. They did not have Bible apps, podcasts, or endless online resources. They had the Book. They carried it, read it, memorized it, and treasured it. They believed the Word of God was as necessary to life as food itself.

They were right.

Jesus said, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.” The Word is not optional equipment for the Christian life. It is spiritual nourishment. It is how God strengthens faith, renews hope, and reveals His Son.

From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible tells one story. The fingerprints of Christ are everywhere. He is the promised offspring who crushes the serpent. He is the Passover Lamb. He is the greater David. He is the suffering servant of Isaiah. He is the fulfillment of every promise, prophecy, and shadow.

The Bible is not merely a collection of stories about heroes and failures. It is the grand unveiling of Jesus Christ.

Yet it is possible to know facts about the Bible and still miss its glory. Judas walked with Jesus for three years and never truly saw Him. The Pharisees studied Scripture but failed to recognize the One to whom it pointed.

The goal of Bible reading is not simply information. It is revelation.

When the Holy Spirit opens our eyes through the Word, we begin to see Christ. What once seemed like disconnected stories become a unified testimony to His beauty, power, and grace. Familiar passages come alive. Truth moves from the page into the heart.

If your faith feels weak, keep reading.

If God feels distant, keep reading.

If your heart feels cold, keep reading.

The Spirit of God works through the Word of God to reveal the Son of God.

The mystery is no longer hidden. The veil has been torn. The invitation remains open.

Tomorrow when you open your Bible, do not read merely to finish a chapter. Read to behold Christ. Ask the Lord to show you His Son in the text. Look for Him in the promises, the commands, the stories, and the songs.

The challenge is simple: before you reach for your phone, reach for the Book. Read slowly. Read expectantly. Read believing that God still reveals Himself through His Word.

Read—and behold Christ.

*Chris is the pastor at Living Water Worship Center. He and his wife Jennifer have two sons.