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I remember the first time that I peeled an onion. My mother always had us girls in the kitchen. I seemed to be the Black Sheep, therefore I thought that I got all the jobs no one else wanted. I had seen mother do certain things in the kitchen. However, by the time I got in there it was to clean up. This time she called me while she was cooking to peel an onion. I always tried hard to please my mother therefore; I wanted to do a good job at whatever I did. I began to peel the onions outer skin. I cut into the onion peeling away a layer of it. There was a thin layer there, which I had never seen when eating and I had always hated onions so I got rid of that layer. The next layer was just like the other and was unacceptable to me and I peeled it away only to find another layer. Finally, after peeling the onion to barely anything, I remember first being afraid when I realized that I had made a mistake by peeling away so many layers. I took what was left to my mother holding the now tiny piece of onion out in the palm of my hand. To my surprise, I did not get into trouble but that day, I learned how to peel an onion. The Word of Truth and the way to Higher Spiritual Consciousness into the Kingdom is likened unto the many layers of the onion. There are multiple-faceted layers and levels that one can continue on and on and on and still never receive all the revelation to the mysteries of divine wisdom and divine knowledge of the Divine Creator. Many are the redeemed who dwell in the out-most layer of the Outer Courts and are completely happy and content where they are. They will therefore become mature at that level to perform the duties where they have been called in life. These are not concerned if they are one of those Elected to a higher Order or a part of the Five-Fold Ministry, they are content to be one of the Called predestined to salvation and an inheritor of the Kingdom. They are not concerned about going into the next layer of the Inner-Court Called the General Assembly. Those within the General Assembly are just as content and are satisfied right where they are. They are happy with that which has been revealed to them as they fulfill their works contently within the General Assembly. No longer aliens but fellow citizens with the saints and are of the Royal Household having been built upon the Foundation of the Apostles and Prophets Christ as the Corner Stone. However, these are capable and able to minister to the needs of the Masses of the Redeemed dwelling within the Outer Courts. Therefore, respect where you are. Honor every level and every layer because all is necessary for the building to fit jointly together. Within each layer and level ones character is being refined as they are brought into the multiple levels to perfection. Ones desire and ones predestined purpose determine what they get and how far they may go. The Tent of the Meeting which housed the Holy Place and the Most Holy Place was separated within the Tabernacle by a curtain. Many are the Called few have been Chosen to enter into the Tent of the Meeting. Therefore, we are to be content at whatever level we are. The more one is given the more they are culpable to. Once we learn and utilize what we have received and the Spirit has worked out the Reality of it in our lives, it is the Spirit that will advance us peeling off another layer as we walk in obedience to what we have received. The two messages, in particular that dealt primarily with the Tabernacle, compared the shadows and types with the prophetic revelation of the various levels which depicts our spiritual walk right here on earth; and, how to become Restored or come into Divine Union through putting on the Mind of a Christ. In both Stewards of the Gospel and Tent of the Tabernacle, we prophetically broke down Revelation we received at each level and what the furniture and implements within each level of the Tabernacle represents. It is so very important for us to know the ‘Picture’ or ‘Shadow’ given to us in the Scriptures and the prototypes, which depict the route we are to take in our earthly travels to reach our predestined purpose. Therefore, if one rejects the so-called Old Testament they not only reject the replica of Heaven, ZION and the New Jerusalem but the WAY to reach them! Heaven is a state of mind one reaches once they have been redeemed, one becomes a Heavenly Citizen. Heaven is not some faraway place that we reach after we die. The fulfillment of thes types and shadows showed us the way to the Kingdom and how to reach it. We were presented with a VIEW, new outlook and improved Perfect Way. The Original Way was not destroyed or done away with but it was perfected and we were presented with a perfect example of how to walk the new and improved Way. Christ said, NOW, the Kingdom of is before you! That was over two thousand years ago! In another place Scripture says that the Kingdom is within the heart of man! The heart of man is the mind! Therefore, to dwell in Heaven one must have the Mind of a Christ—That anointed mind! Heaven is a part of or a level within ZION. ZION is also known as the New Jerusalem. The replica or shadow of earthly ZION is a mental and spiritual consciousness. This is where G-D dwells. To dwell in ZION is to be clearly unobstructed in one’s though process or mind to be established in loves abode where High and Holy thoughts abide. The entire Tabernacle Complex is ZION! The outer Court is in ZION. The Inner-Court is in ZION! The General Assembly is in ZION. The Church of the First born is in ZION and the Spirits of the righteous made perfect are all in and an integral part of ZION! Within the Church of the Firstborn are those who have been summoned out of the General Assembly to perform a specific task. In this Order are they who operate within the Fivefold Ministry. He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets. And some as evangelists, some as pastors and some as teachers for the equipping of the saints for the work of service to the building up of the Body until all attain the Unity of the Faith and the Knowledge of the Son to a mature man or a more perfect man--the Christman. Those within the order of the Church of the First-born are those who have entered into the Holy Place. These are they who were summoned to a higher level and call from among the General Assembly. Their authority overlaps in both the General Assembly and the Church of the Firstborn. These also operate within the Apostolic Order equipping the saints for the work of service to build up a Body of Christ’s. The Sons within these levels of Zion have reached maturity or Teleios within their order. Just because someone is in the General Assembly or the Outer-Courts does not mean that they cannot reach perfection. Everyone reaches perfection and/or Teleios according to their ability and capacity in the function, Call, Order or Election where they have been placed and unto the measure of one’s fulness. One’s Call, Election, maturity and desire are what advance someone from the General Assembly to the Church of the Firstborn. Teleios is someone who has attained a moral end in the goal for which he or she was intended, reaching the completion of or perfection in his or her purpose. This is all in accordance with the amount of Christ's gift in them and to the dimension of growth and their fullness as a Christ. Therefore, if someone’s call or election is for the General Assembly or the Church of the First-born, they must stay within that Call. Do not look at someone else's position and want to work within their Call. I can assure you that each and every one of us has enough work within our own function, Call or Election. All Calls are important and are necessary for the orderly function and the “fullness” of the Body. So, if someone is off on a tangent or thinks that his or her Call is not as important as some others are, the entire Body suffers. The third Order or “Course” are those in the highest levels of Zion. That would be through the Veil into the Holy of Holies. The Veil represents crucifixion of flesh. These mature righteous or Teleios are the “breakers,” the “feet,” otherwise known as the “foundation” for the Body. These have been drawn by Spirit, their flesh having been crucified they are presented without spot or wrinkle! These are ministers after the Order of Melchezadek, cauterized by the flames of love having come to full stature or Teleios under the Headship of as Christ. They form a singular mission, which is to build a Body with many Nations. These will become known as “He who overcomes.” It is to those “Who overcomes, I will make him a pillar in the Temple of My GOD. These are the Apostles and Prophets who proclaim Truth from the Throne room of ZION. Those who are left in Zion and remain in Jerusalem will be called holy, everyone who is recorded for life in Jerusalem. Jerusalem is also called the City of G-D. It was built on seven hills. The Temple or ZION was built on one of those hills. ZION, also known as the City of David, is the Seat of the Kingdom. The highest of the seven hills is where the throne of David rested. There are seven baptisms and seven spirit realms represented prophetically in the Temple. The number seven in numerology represents completion and perfection. His Foundation is in the holy mountains. The Lord loves the Gates of ZION more than all other dwelling places…Glorious things are spoken of you, O City of G-D, I shall mention Rahab and Babylon among those who know me; ‘this one was born there.’ But of ZION it shall be said ‘this one and that one were born in her’ and the Most High Himself will establish Her. The Lord shall count when He registers (in Book of Life) the peoples; this one was born there. Then those who sing as well as those who play the flutes shall say ‘all my springs of joy are in you. Both Rahab and Babylon represent bondage; however, in this case, they have been redeemed and adopted into the Royal Household having accepted their redemption. These know who G-D is, yet they still hold onto some of their old ways, they have not come into Christhood. They are not completely sold out. This is why they received a mere mention. These will serve in the Outer Court and within the General Assembly. However, glory and excellence were told of the “Foundations” and “Gates of Zion.” Those that dwell here, their birthright and the approval of their commission were established. There praises and exultation from the Most High were acknowledged as His Joy and His love was more for them than any other. These “Foundations” and “Gate-keepers” of ZION were born there! They have reclaimed their heritage! This is why they are victorious. They are Overcomers! This sing a song of victory over the image of the beast, his name, the mark and the number of his name. These have something to sing about because they have been made anew and clothed in the purity and essence of G-D. They have been successful within their Metron of Apostle and Prophet and will proclaim Truths from ZION! They are the Foundation Stones of ZION! © Includes excerpts from the book THIRD DAY SONS by Jewels Prophet (books available at amazon.com and accentdigitalputlishing.com) Apostle Rubie James |
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