John 20: 17
Do not cling to Me, for I have not yet ascended to My Father; but go to My brethren and say to them, "I am ascending to My Father and your Father, and to My God and your God."
This was spoken by Jesus to Mary Magdalene outside the tomb on the first Easter Sunday. When Jesus told Mary not to touch Him because He had not ascended to His Father in Heaven. This seems to contradict what Jesus told the thief on the cross when He said "Today you will be with Me in Paradise." God does not make mistakes, or contradict Himself. When it looks like this is the case, it is our small minds where the contradiction lies. To better understand this passage you need to have an understanding of the Tabernacle and Temple worship. These were built by man, but according to God's blueprint and design. You have to remember that Jesus dying on the cross was a type of "Sin Offering". The blood of the sacrificed lamb has to be offered on the altar of incense in the Most Holy Place. Since the High Priest must be clean before entering the Most Holy Place, this might account for Jesus telling Mary to release Him. This is hinted at here, but the Bible does not say exactly. These are mysteries that God has chosen not to reveal to us. God is God, and can do whatever He wants. We can never know as much as God, or ever take His Place. This is true, and we can not make this untrue by shouting our untruth over and over. Jesus will call His Own and you may not be called even if you believe you are good enough to be included. God knows His Own! Are you true? Or are you faux (fake)! Measure yourself against what the Bible says, not any other book!
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