It is our obsession with the normal that holds us captured in place. We actually fear the out of the ordinary. We have entered a self imposed inclosure and have gotten comfortable. We are a institutionalized generation unlike any previous. Our family's schools and churches all follow sets of rules and ingrained traditions that discourage individuality. We have learned to find order in a life as such, a comfort in the expected, and most remain there all their lives. It is as if we are locked in a prison room, we simply adjust, we become where we are. This is the life most live, not even knowing that they fear to come out of the ordinary, content in their chosen way. This self centered satisfied life works well for the intentions of the flock rulers....who's wish [often in benevolent form] it is that their power be maintained by a orderly and content citizenry and flock.
The imagination or visionary abilities humans posses if freed up are the catalysts for joining the joy of discovery, adventure and becoming unique, escaping the confines of the ordinary. But like all powers they are limited by the environment which we choose, one cannot start a fire underwater, no matter his desire for warmth.
The revelation of God we call the bible if personalized and taken to heart is a most radically discomforting document indeed; for those who have found comfort in the ordinary path. Have you ever wondered why tyrannical governments always ban or discourage Christianity or any free thought? They know it liberates the sheep. And that is why we also tend to approach it as we have been told to, holding ourselves in a safe place. Letting others guard the way, the system must not be upset. Most simply take for granted as proper the way they are shown, depending upon the guidance of the culturally institutionalized journey taken by those they look up to. We follow as good sheep should.
I for one have always thought of myself as one who wishes not to conform. I have observed the stifling ordinary spiritual and lifestyle conformity path many tread, and have often thought, please let there be more. Please God don't let me fall victim! But alas I too often find myself huddled with the masses comfy and warm as the pot boils, unable to be brave enough to escape the confines of my cell. How can I escape? How will I find the road less traveled?
It all starts with the mind, the only true place of our residence under our direct control on the earth. Our thoughts, our imagination, our vision, are uniquely individual. We are made in God's image. As He, we each have abilities instilled in our nature, which separate us from all others. Therefore we have a God given gift of possibilities, to come out of hiding and enter the out of the ordinary life. Just what does it take for us to enter this new grand design? To desire more and more the stimulation to become a living participator in the brave new world of the revealed revelation of God.
It is very evident we as humans have great power. The physical, scientific and technological developments of the history of mankind are self evident. Then why is it Christians are so satisfied with a ornament, great halls or emotional inducements as substitute for the greatest of all, the true power behind all progress, which is God's revelation of our very life in Christ. Intended by God to be lived as conscience and tasted of as life's essence. The revelation of a people after his own image, enclosed in the Spirit of His Son. We are given a mission by His Word to become not just members, but a conscious living organic union with Himself, the Holy God of the universe. We are to walk on this earth, not as messengers of truth for good only, but as the very Son of God, in whom we have been captured, positioned and identified with, in and as His Body. Can we ask for more? Do we really believe this? Will we give up our attachment to this world and our self content and needy personality's? If we do we gain the great gift of a joyful realized eternal life here and now: by a active participation of just what we were born to be. It is not religion we were given and not mere experience, certainly not duty obligation and membership, but a new life itself. We only must abandon all of our old self life, our present condition, to find it and come out of the ordinary!
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