“When it pleased God… to reveal His Son in me…
I did not immediately confer with flesh and blood, nor did I go
up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me.”
-GALATIANS 1:15-17
Paul
did not seek credentials, ordination, or affiliation with a human
organization. He did not wait for anyone to confirm the call on his
life. He did not seek for hands to be laid on him. Preaching the gospel
of Jesus Christ was renegade enough, but to
preach the gospel to the Gentiles was a departure from the norm for the
Christians at that time. It would later prove to be quite controversial
and divisive. Prudence would dictate that it would be better to check
with the other apostles and get their opinion and feedback before
striking out in a new direction. Yet, Paul says once he obtained
revelation he had no need to confer with flesh and blood.
Why?
Because he was a maverick, an independent spirit, a rebel? No, it is
only because the Revelation of Jesus is sufficient guidance. Flesh and
blood cannot add to or take away from the Revelation.
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