Chapter #3

Book Of Melchizedek 1 ()

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(Abraham understands the meaning of the vase. Abraham protects the little flame from the cold winds.
Many sheep follow Abraham. Abraham, walking alone, follows the trail. The armies mock Abraham and
threaten the extermination of the captives.)
1 Distressed at not being able to realize Sara's dream, I continued towards the uncertain future, being
oriented only by the flame, whose brightness increased as the darkness grew denser. Then I began to
meditate on that flame that accompanied me with its brightness and heat.
2 I was used to seeing the Sacred Fire enthroned on a great altar of stones, in the midst of the praises of
many pastors, among whom I stood out as a teacher and priest. In those moments of adoration, I
dressed in the best mantles, and asked the question of making the sacrifice, only when all my servants
were gathered around me, to listen to my advice and warnings. At the time of the sacrifice, I lifted my
drawn sword to the sky, and, with frightening words, proclaimed the greatness of the Lord of Armies,
The Almighty God who rules over Heaven and Earth. Vibrating the sword in the air in a menacing
movement, I represented in front of my shepherds, the image of a severe God, who is always ready to
repel any confrontation. After that demonstration of sovereignty and power, I took a sheep from the
hands of a shepherd, and tied it on the altar. So that the divine wrath was very clear, I punctured on her
neck, hitting her severely, until I saw her perish. At that moment I descended from the altar, and
remained waiting for the Sacred Fire that never stopped manifesting itself on the sacrifice.
3 I had learned since childhood to revere the Sacred Fire, believing that it was a visible revelation of
Yahweh, the Great Invisible God. Until then, I saw it as a Unique and Indivisible Fire. Now, by
transporting in a humble jar the flame that had come off the altar, my thoughts stirred with the
emergence of a new concept about the Creator: the concept of a Suffering God who is able to part with
the Great Yahweh, represented by the Sacred Fire, to accompany the sinner in his journey.
4 Repentant, I fell down in front of the vase and cried bitterly. I was now aware that all the zeal shown
by the Altar was aimed at the exaltation of my pride, and not the love of the One who accompanied me
along the way.
5 Suddenly, I was reminded in my mind that the little flame that had come off the Sacred Fire, was a
representation of the Messiah, who would part with the Great Yahweh, to be the God With Us,
companion in all our journeys. Upon this conviction, the flame rejoiced, becoming brighter and hotter.
6 With my heart transformed, I continued along the path to the valley, carrying on my shoulders the jug
that had brought me after so much contempt, the joy of a new revelation about the character of the
Creator.