The topic of Melchizedek is not for the dull of hearing but it is evident to me FATHER wants us to focus on this area once again. Each morning HE imparts to me by HIS SPIRIT what is to be written and I simply respond and proceed to write.
It is written in Hebrews chapter 5:
8 though He (Jesus) was a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered.
9 And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him,
10 called by God as High Priest “according to the order of Melchizedek,”
11 of whom we have much to say, and hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing.
We are given a warning concerning the revelation of Melchizedek because Hebrews chapters 5 through 7 will be misconstrued by many who do not have ears to hear. This warning tells us there is a very important Truth given to those who are willing to hear and respond by their actions. The immature will be offended in some manner or they simply will have no comprehension of the importance of the revelation to be gleaned from these chapters. A revelation is established in our life by walking in it by faith rather than simply acknowledging it.
The first communion took place in Genesis chapter 14 between Melchizedek and Abraham and that day set the stage for Abraham to be blessed with a son, the one aspect of his life which was lacking. He had given a tithe of all he had and FATHER responded to his prayer by assuring him of a son.
By THE SPIRIT it is written in Hebrews chapter 7:
1 For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the Most High God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him,
2 to whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all, first being translated “king of righteousness,” and then also king of Salem, meaning “king of peace,”
3 without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but made like the Son of God, remains a priest continually.
When we partake of communion with understanding rather than simply as a ritual or custom, we establish a closer relationship with FATHER and HIS Son Our Lord Jesus Christ. We acknowledge WHO is greater in our life by receiving His Body and His Blood thus acknowledging Jesus Christ as being preeminent in our being.
4 Now consider how great this man was, to whom even the patriarch Abraham gave a tenth of the spoils.
When Abraham received communion, his response was to give as an acknowledgment of the righteousness and peace received from the blessing. Abraham did not have to be coerced into giving, it was in his heart to cheerfully give. By this response, we know how important the act of taking this first communion was in Abraham’s life. The King of Righteousness (blood) and Peace (body) remains our High Priest today.
5 And indeed those who are of the sons of Levi, who receive the priesthood, have a commandment to receive tithes from the people according to the law, that is, from their brethren, though they have come from the loins of Abraham;
6 but he whose genealogy is not derived from them received tithes from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises.
7 Now beyond all contradiction the lesser is blessed by the better.
It is emphasized beyond all question, contradiction, or rebellion, the blessing received is greater than the tithe given. When we acknowledge the preeminence of Jesus Christ by receiving His Body and His Blood in our life through Holy Communion, we will not be hesitant to give out of our abundance. You can rationalize away this Truth but it does not change its veracity. Those who rationalize why they do not need to give have a major hurdle to overcome in order to mature in Christ. Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT in 1 Timothy chapter 6:
6 Now godliness with contentment is great gain.
7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
8 And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content.
9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition.
10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
Greed promotes destruction and departure from faith and when faith grows cold Holy Communion is compromised in its Divine Intent. When we take Communion we are meant to exercise our faith in this Holy act being a blessing to us. If in response we don’t have the desire to become a blessing ourselves, there is something lacking and we need further revelation. Does FATHER need our tithes or offerings? Of course not. So why did HE establish the need to give? This issue reveals what is in man’s heart whether we like it or not.
Even though I know some who read this might be offended because of discussing giving, would you rather me omit an important aspect of Communion? Paul who is writing by THE SPIRIT does not mince words when it comes to the subtleness of greed. Let not greed keep us from the blessing given by “The Greater”. In Hebrews chapter 7:
24 But He, because He continues forever, has an unchangeable priesthood.
25 Therefore He is also able to save (sōzō) to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.
You may recall sōzō means to save, keep safe and sound, to rescue from danger or destruction, save from injury or peril, to save a suffering one (from perishing), i.e. one suffering from disease, to make well, heal, restore to health. When we take communion exalting Our High Priest Jesus Christ, His greater blessing includes saving us from all aspects of destruction. If you truly believe this, what would be your response? You should be tithing not out of obligation or fear but rather out of revelation else the blessings are hindered. Blessings are a result of communion and let us not restrict the blessings in any manner.