We all have something that makes us tick. For some its adventure, others tranquility and peace, some love technology or even money. What makes you tick? What brings you alive?
I've had many dreams and wishes in my life and many of them have already been realised. But through it all I've realised that there is only one thing that can fully bring me alive. And that is : "The Gospel Of Jesus Christ". If you are not aquatinted with this religious "mumbo jumo" or if you are a bit "Religious" this may seem odd or weird to you. But really, the Gospel, the power of God is the only thing that can truly satisfy in this life.
The Gospel declares God's closeness. It declares your inclusion in Him - The creator of all things - The Alpha and Omega - Your true father - Infinite Power - Infinite Love - Infinite Wisdom and compassion.
In the light of "Religious mumbo jumbo" the paragraph above seems so cliche. So - "I've heard it all before". Ja Ja...
God had to shake my foundations a bit to make me see the reality that is Him. But over the years we become so familiar with "Christianese" (The Christian Language) that we lose the real power and revelations of God. We think, feel and experience so in the parameters of conventional Christianity that we give God the outside seat. My goodness...
This quote comes to mind - "Format my brain, change my name and let me see your glory again"
CS Lewis writes in "Mere Christianity" that he believes that not all religions are completely false. He believes that some are closer to the truth than others. Some see a part of God. Some even experience a part of God but do not have the full revelation of Him. Even so it is in the bible. Israel only saw in part. They were lead by God throughout thousands of years and God progressively revealed himself to them and then finally He revealed Christ (which ironically was not within their parameters of thinking and they ended up rejecting His revelation).
Are we sometimes too Religiously minded? You may read this and think of all the sermons you've heard that suggested that we as Christians are too "Religious" and should get rid of religion. And skip over considering that you might still be religious...In the end it's our pride that keeps us from seeing and receiving the truth. It's because we are "Adults" in our reasoning, thinking and experiencing God that we become satisfied, filled and really bored with it all. Our childlike "Learning" has become dull and we sub-consciously exchange spiritual revelation and experience with head knowledge.
The other day I came across a Mystic with the name of Robert Bruce. He specialises in Astral Projection where he teaches others to consciously leave their bodies and explore "Astral Planes" as he calls them. He goes on to explain how he through the years traversed higher and higher into more extravagant planes(dimensions) and the things he experienced in each of these planes. In one of his writings he tells that he has accessed "high" dimensions with extreme discipline, energy and concentration :
"This is a warm, abstract world filled with utter peace and infinite love. It is a dimension of pure White. There is no sight or sound perception here other than the all pervading, brilliant White. In this dimension you very quickly relinquish conscious thought and individuality. You cannot think for long once you enter here and there is no need or desire to do so. There is an irresistible urge drawing you into a quiet stillness. It is like being immersed in warm, pure White cotton wool. In this world you cease to be an individual and you become, PART OF THE ONE. You also cease to be male or female. In a way this is like returning to the Mother's womb. You are surrounded, absorbed and assimilated by infinite loving warmth, understanding, forgiveness and atonement. AT-ONE-MENT
Time here ceases to have any meaning. If you enter this world you will never, ever want to leave it, you cannot leave it, until your physical body calls and drags you back."
Am I a Mystic? No. Did Robert Bruce have a spiritual encounter? Probably yes. Does he have the full revelation? Probably not...
What took him decades to accomplish you and I can experience consistently every day. We have full access to the fullness of "The One" - Jesus Christ 24/7.
We know Him personally. And we know His name, or is it just another Cliché?
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