"Never compromise. Even in the face of Armageddon."
- Rorschach, 1985
Just seen the movie "Watchmen" with Ena and Ge. Three times. It was an excellent movie - not surprising, since it was based on an excellent graphic novel. It reminds me of the Royal Priesthood in a way... it does not exclude or ignore the problem while creating a solution, but accepts that problems and flaws exist even among the "heroes" themselves. I used to fear that The Royal Priesthood might evolve into an exclusive club like Pharisees, monks or certain religious congregations. That's why we are very careful in maintaining an open online community alert to the spiritual needs of our immediate territories.
At work, a new responsibility presents a unique concept - "dead-end calls." I take calls that usually have impossible or outrageous solutions. Unfortunately, companies on Earth don't have the deep pockets to match God's infinite resources, and so they worry about the bottom line... because there is a limit to what they can give to survive.
As a Royal Priest, this concept goes against my innermost beliefs. As a Christian, believing in Jesus - who is the impossible and outrageous solution to eternal damnation - I am stubbornly optimistic. I believe in hope and faith and possibility. And that NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE WITH GOD. The measure I use is the measure that will be used against me, and placing a limit to my compassion is a dangerous risk.
At this point, I'm taking baby steps in learning to say "No" (strictly within company policies). But I've been given my Final Warning. If this ends badly, it only proves that my faith is solid. In any case, I am reminded of Dr. Manhattan's words in the movie:
Nothing ends. Nothing ever ends.
Greetings
Royal Priests are everywhere. Any believer of Jesus the Christ our Lord and Savior is called to priesthood. Any heart that is restless and breaks free in small bursts of grace, any soul that persists under pressure, any mind that ponders the vastness of the glory of God is a Royal Priest.
Not to take too much of the spotlight, but this blog is my part in the story, indeed The Greatest Story Ever Written - the story of God and mankind. Though the holy fire has been doused somewhat with my reunion with the world, the embers are here - with the hope that you, dear reader, might have enough to light your way. Remember, Our Lord is always with us...even in everyday moments. Nothing is so "real" that it loses its spiritual side. If you need anything, know that His Door is always open and His Light is always on. May God bless you always, my friend.
Answer the call, and begin the adventure of your life.
Royal References & Recommendations
- Websites - Godsblogs.org, Godspeaks.com, Desiringgod.org, Multnomahbooks.com
- Music - Jars of Clay, DC Talk, The Fighting Temptations OST, Don Moen, Ron Kenoly, Hillsong
- Movies - The Passion of the Christ, The Greatest Story Ever Told, Barabbas, The Ten Commandments, The Gospel of John, The Prince of Egypt, Joseph: King of Dreams
- Books - Experiencing The Heart of Jesus Books 1 & 2 by Max Lucado, The Pleasures of God by John Piper, The Purpose-Driven Life by Rick Warren, God's Blogs by Lanny Donoho, Gods of Power by David M. Steyne
