Is the Vetting Process Needed when They’re My Faves?
This description shared by Gov.uk of the “Vetting Process” gives us a seeing glass view, from a governmental stance. “To hold security clearance you must go through the vetting process, which is a series of background checks, before you are granted access to sensitive information, assets and equipment. The process aims to identify, manage and mitigate any areas of risk in relation to the clearance you need.” There are checks and balances that do not take into account whether the one being probed will take offense. As a matter of fact, the one being vetted expects it.
The one who wishes to hold a position knows that there are expectations connected to areas that are related to the position, as well as the conduct that could impede how one carries it out. The Vetting Process is a part of determining if more access is permitted. Will the vetted be able to hear, see, and act on what others will not be able to because of clearance restrictions?
Let’s go Heaven-bound on the “Vetting Process.” There is a divine clearance by God that is impartial and infallible. When He probes, there is no hidden agenda. It is actually for our good for Him to show us ourselves before any work in His Name is done. How much more should Soldiers in the Army of the Lord expect to be vetted? How much more should we yield to the Background Checks to ensure that as we go out as Billboards for Christ; we will be able to stand up under the weight of our “Yes Lord?”
The “Sensitive Information “ we hold in high regard because it is the heart of God. The remarkable truth is that it is available to all who sign up for the Vetting Process. The revelation of God’s Word is not just for those who matriculated through the corridors of Theological Seminary. It is not reserved for a particular pedigree. It is the most inclusive candidate pool to those who desire to seek Truth and be used by Him.
The Vetting Process of God produces a staying power within us. It prepares us for the access to not only experience His revelation, but also understand our role in witnessing. Can we truly vet those we have become fond of?
Recently, we have had a number of professed Christians make some questionable moves in the public eye. It makes one wonder how serious did they really take the “Vetting Process” of Heaven? Did they take into consideration how many lives God would allow to cross their paths? Did they count the cost to be where they are?
Heaven’s “Vetting Process” gives us a clearance that was initiated by the life of Christ being poured out into our own. A people who did not have enough credentials or moral prowess to become Ambassadors for Christ. The “Vetting Process “ will always remain essential because there are souls at stake.
What will you and I do when our faves decide that they no longer want to subscribe to the “Vetting Process?” When our leaders go into the world and they do not remain mindful of the assignment; the clearance they have been given to present Jesus to a culture who feels they are “good!” We must not be guilty of living our lives as if we have not been sent. Issues that we may have with events that are happening in the church does not reflect the Church Christ is coming back for! Let’s be certain that the fingerprint we leave in the House of Prayer is not tainted from our own selfish ambition.
True Ministry is not glamorous. It is toiling, truthful, and thought-provoking. It will be the most thorough vetting process that we will ever experience. It is God putting His Seal of Approval on us to be fit for service. Make sure your fave has not cheapened or reduced the efficacy of the standard and expectation of God.
In these Last Days, invitations to speak, both in the world and in the church, must be properly vetted. Too many are going into rooms where their lack of clearance is glaring. The training that soldiers experience will never have them walk into situations that could be a threat or hostile and not be vigilant. When we see, from Gospel Singers to Preachers going into the Enemy’s Territory unarmed with no strategy- that is cause for alarm! Access Denied is not what we want in the Last Days, especially if you once had Top Secret Clearance!
Divine Work & Pray:
Work: Jot down in your journal some of your favorite preachers and singers. Create a second column to vet how well they represent Christ today.
Pray: Gracious God, as you vet my life, expose me to me. We do not have to be a part of a scandal to realize the devastation in not being able to be cleared for access. Your security checks keep us mindful of the information that we behold. Your Word should be guarded in our hearts. It should be protected and honored. Give us a sensitivity to walk in rooms and see the greatest need! There is no life apart from you. There is nothing that the world could give to hand in this Eternal Access Card. May we remain true to You and your “Vetting Process.” In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
