If all things were made through Him, clearly so must the splendid

In the ancient days, when the world was yet a young creation and the mysteries of the divine were veiled in shadow, the sages, the prophets, and the fathers sought to understand the deeper meanings behind the revelations they received. Origen, the great early Christian scholar and theologian, speaks with clarity and profound understanding when he says, "If all things were made through Him, clearly so must the splendid revelations have been which were made to the fathers and prophets, and became to them the symbols of the sacred mysteries of religion." This profound truth, spoken by Origen, reveals the connection between the Creator, the divine revelations, and the sacred understanding passed down through generations.

Origen understood that the universe, the very fabric of existence, was brought into being through the divine Word—the Logos. This Logos, or Word, was not just a force of creation but the ultimate means of revelation. It is through this Logos that the prophets of old, those chosen by the divine, received insight into the mysteries of the heavens. These revelations, which came to them in visions and dreams, were not of their own making but were gifts from the divine, entrusted to them to guide their people. The symbols they received were the keys to understanding the sacred mysteries, the deep truths of existence that are hidden from the common eye but are made manifest to those who are ready to receive them.

The fathers of the faith—those ancient teachers and saints who carried the wisdom of the divine—passed these sacred mysteries down to us. Just as Abraham received the promise of a land that would be his and his descendants', so too did Moses receive the divine law, inscribed upon stone, which was a revelation of God's will for His people. These revelations, filled with symbols of sacrifice, covenant, and faith, were not simply words but living, breathing truths that shaped the course of history and the faith of nations. Origen’s words remind us that these revelations, these sacred symbols, are not separate from the divine but are woven into the very fabric of creation itself.

Consider the story of King Solomon, whose wisdom was a direct gift from the divine Logos. It is said that in his dream, Solomon asked for understanding and wisdom, and in that request, he received a revelation that became the guiding light for his reign. Through Solomon's wisdom, the sacred mysteries of justice, mercy, and the balance of power were revealed, not only for his people but for generations to come. His wisdom, inspired by divine revelation, is a symbol of how God’s Word flows through human history, shaping leaders and shaping destinies.

As Origen teaches us, these revelations were not random, nor were they accidental. They were part of a divine plan, a mystery revealed to those who were able to perceive it. Just as the divine Logos brought creation into being, it also brought understanding to the chosen vessels of humanity—the prophets and the fathers. These symbols, rich in meaning and layered with truth, speak to us across the ages. They call us to seek understanding, to look beyond the surface and recognize the divine working in the world. Origen reminds us that these symbols are not just historical artifacts; they are living expressions of the divine mysteries.

In our own lives, we must ask ourselves: how do we perceive the mysteries of life? Are we, like the prophets of old, open to receiving divine revelations? Or do we, like many, seek to understand life through our own limited vision, missing the deeper truths that are woven into the fabric of the world? The symbols of the sacred mysteries are all around us—hidden in the beauty of nature, in the words of the ancient texts, in the lives of the saints. It is our task to look beyond the surface and recognize the divine in all things.

Origen’s words challenge us to seek the divine revelations in our own lives. These mysteries are not reserved for the distant past but are present in every moment, waiting for those who are willing to open their hearts and minds. Let us look to the symbols of the divine that have been passed down through the ages, and let them guide us toward a deeper understanding of the sacred mysteries of existence. For in this search, we find not just knowledge, but wisdom that leads us to the heart of the divine.