“He who has an ear, let him
hear what the Spirit says to the churches.
To him who overcomes I will give some of the hidden manna to eat. And I will give him a white stone, and on the
stone a new name written which no one knows except him who receives it.”
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It was hidden only after it was put in
the golden pot in the Ark of the Covenant in the Holy of Holies (Ex. 16:32-36;
Heb. 9:1-5). This speaks of having increased capacity to be fed by the
revelation of the Word in this age and in the age-to-come. Hidden manna suggests the Marriage Supper of
the Lamb. Only the high priest could see this hidden manna once a year, on the
Day of Atonement, as he entered the Holy of Holies.
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It reflects our unique relationship
with Jesus. The new name denotes the victor's new state in the age-to-come. It
also reveals one’s personality (Gen. 32:28; Isa. 62:2; 65:15). This is an aspect of our intimacy with God.
Isaiah 62:2 The Gentiles shall
see your righteousness, and all kings your glory. You shall be called by a new name, which the
mouth of the LORD will name.
Isaiah 65:15 You shall leave
your name as a curse to My chosen; for the Lord GOD will slay you, and call His
servants by another name.
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