Beyond The Veil
Today I read a comment by my brother thrice (biologically, in Christ, in preaching) Pastor Kraig L. Pullam. He basically makes issue with those who constantly want to go "higher" in the Lord. His point was a good one... Instead of higher why not deeper??? Hmmm. I have always felt that way but never really articulated that clearly. (Well said BROTHER Pastor)
As I facilitate a survey of the book of Hebrews with our congregation, I am certainly feeling Pastor Kraig on this idea of going "deeper." Realizing that we have a "great high Priest on the order of Melchizedek" is a great starting point for the believer. To understand that we have been invited into the "Holy of Hollies" to dwell continually in God's presence is an idea that, in and of itself, shatters ritualistic/superficial/legalistic mindsets we see way to often. I want to take advantage of the opportunity to walk beyond the outer court and continue until I am in a place where God and I commune. Yes Pastor Kraig, I want to go deeper in my pursuit to draw closer. Over and over again the Hebrew author invites us to "draw near" (closer).
It's no small task though. It takes (chapter 5) "confidence" and (chapter 10) "full assurance of faith." Far too often we encounter those who are much to timid and/or unsure about their relationship with, and access to, THE Father. Thus, we see a disenfranchisement of an entire congregation (or should I say Parish) of people. They are infused with the idea that they must follow the "old", rather than "new and living" way. Catholics caught within the confines of a Confessional Cabin to cry "vain repetition" toward (not God) what they call the "Vicar of Christ"??? We are assured by the word of God (1 Timothy 2:5) "there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus." The Vicar, Victory, and Veil were all conquered by Christ... We have the right to walk "Beyond the Veil" that was rent "from top to bottom" by Christ Himself.
So... with ALL that said. (lol) I accept Jesus Christ and the privileged access to the Father that comes through HIM and HIM ALONE. Though I "forsake not the assembling" of myself together with the people of God on a regular and consistent basis, I realize that the responsibility and practice of drawing closer to God is mine individually. So... I refute the idea that any Person, Priest, or Parish has the monopoly on God-access and can somehow usher me into a place that has not already been exposed through the work of Christ.
Well... I think I just felt like rambling. At least I posted though. Love you all
K.P.
Labels: Catholics, Communion, Cults, False Teachers, Prayer
posted by Pastor Kevin Lanier Pullam @ 6:28 AM
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My continual quest in seeking a "deeper" relationship or to have "deeper" understanding of/with God through has led me to have "richer" and "fruitful" love relationships with the brethren of various "diaspora" of Christ. Instead of me "incriminating" them from my "limited" knowledge, although I do not "agree" with various aspects, I have come to appreciate their meanings. My quest for knowledge has shown me how little I actually know. Although I hold firm in the faith according to the ethics, discipleship, and love of God in Christ, I marvel and appreciate the various meaning-systems by which God (via the Holy Spirit) claims and assures those that "believe" upon Christ. Whether I am an iconoclast or iconodule, I too like all others seek that "deeper" level with Christ.
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