"The Chalice"

Before I even get started:

1) If it aint for you?

Then stay away from it.

2) Adults only, preferably in their own home

or a pleasant, stress free environment.

3) If your are going to criticize me?

For what I choose to ingest?

And yet not criticize others who use 

WAY MORE HARMFULL

items?

Oh IDK, nicotine, tobacco, vapes, 

alcohol, processed foods etc.

That's probably not a debate 

you wanna have with me.

Pre-flood

Genesis 1:29

And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat.

Post-flood

Genesis 9:3

3 Every moving thing that liveth shall be meat for you; even as the green herb have I given you all things.

GODS PHARAMCY.

(It beats antidepressants and paying big pharma)

All of that said?

Enjoy the following:

So lol

Upgraded the bowl on the steamroller lol.

(1/2 inch fitting to a 1 inch fitting.)

Now I don't have to pack it so much

 and it burns a lot better :-).

Had to put some clear silicone around the opening

in the PVC pipe, to make the fitting airtight 

and get a good "draw"

from the opening on the end of the piece.

But then I was looking at it 

and I never liked the burned areas

around the bowl, 

from using a torch lighter,

(cause the bowl had to be packed tight to avoid

having to reload so frequently lol.

See above about replacing the bowl.)

I aint gonna say who, where or why

the PVC got burned lol.

Ill leave that to your imagination :-).

But I thought hey, 

paint those burned areas white 

and it will look a whole lot nicer.

Then?

Then

I decided to go 

a completely

 different route lol.

Finished piece :-).

As I was telling a friend of mine:

"The steamroller has metamorphized

into a Chalice."

Tips of deer antlers JB welded on the base

to stop it from rolling around on the table

and spilling ash everywhere,

(also  something I didnt like)

And?

It helps when loading

"the blessing"

in the fitting.

"The Chalice"

(Rasta)

"Spiritual practice

The word chalice (along other permutations such as chalwa, chali, etc.) is often used to refer to marijuana itself, which certain Rastafari consider to be of specific religious importance as they believe it is a gift from Jah.[1] The term "lick the chalice" refers to Rasta communing with Jah.[2][3] A group of practitioners gather in a communal meeting, known as "groundations," a prayer is said, and the chalice lit and passed counter-clockwise among the group.[4]

(100% agreed.)

Thanks and praises are offered to Jah 

(Short for Jehovah

the dictionary in this Bible says.)

before smoking the chillum.[6]

Chalice

(biblehub.com)

Topical Encyclopedia

The term "chalice" is not explicitly found in the Bible; 

(so get off my case lol)

however, it is often used in Christian tradition to refer to a cup, particularly in the context of the Last Supper and the Eucharist. The concept of a chalice is deeply rooted in biblical symbolism and Christian liturgical practice.

Biblical References:

1. The Last Supper:

The most significant biblical reference to a cup, often interpreted as a chalice, is found in the accounts of the Last Supper. Jesus, during His final meal with His disciples, took a cup and shared it with them, instituting the practice of Communion. In the Gospel of Matthew, it is recorded: "Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, 'Drink from it, all of you. This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins'" (Matthew 26:27-28). This cup symbolizes the new covenant in Christ's blood, a central tenet of Christian faith.

2. The Cup of Suffering:

The chalice also symbolizes suffering and sacrifice. In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prayed, "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will" (Matthew 26:39). Here, the cup represents the impending suffering and crucifixion that Jesus was to endure, highlighting His submission to the Father's will.

3. Old Testament Symbolism:

In the Old Testament, the cup often symbolizes God's judgment or blessing. Psalm 23:5 speaks of a cup that overflows, 

You prepare a table before me

    in the presence of my enemies.

You anoint my head with oil;

    my cup overflows.

(Come convince me that aint happening

right now, right in front of you.)

symbolizing abundance and blessing: "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows" . Conversely, the cup can also represent divine wrath, as seen in Psalm 75:8: "For a cup is in the hand of the LORD, full of foaming wine mixed with spices; He pours from it, and all the wicked of the earth drink it down to the dregs" .

Christian Tradition and Liturgy:

In Christian liturgical practice, the chalice holds a place of honor as it is used to contain the wine during the celebration of the Eucharist. This practice is rooted in the Last Supper, where Jesus' use of the cup established a pattern for Christian worship. The chalice, therefore, is not merely a vessel but a profound symbol of Christ's sacrifice and the believer's participation in the new covenant.

The design and material of chalices can vary, but they are often crafted from precious metals, reflecting the sacredness of their use. The reverence for the chalice in Christian worship underscores the importance of the Eucharist as a means of grace and a reminder of Christ's atoning work.

Theological Significance:

Theologically, the chalice represents the unity of believers with Christ and with one another. As the Apostle Paul writes, "Is not the cup of blessing that we bless a participation in the blood of Christ? Is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ?" (1 Corinthians 10:16). This participation signifies a deep spiritual communion, reinforcing the bond between the believer and the Savior.

In summary, while the term "chalice" itself is not directly mentioned in Scripture, its symbolic and liturgical significance is deeply embedded in the biblical narrative and Christian tradition. The chalice serves as a powerful emblem of Christ's sacrifice, the new covenant, and the believer's communion with God.

What I see when I look at it:

"Through our participation

in your sufferings, persecutions 

(Black)

and death

(Red, blood)

may we share in your blessings

(contents of the bowl :-)

Gold,  bronze actually)

of spiritual wealth 

and gifts 

(spiritual) 

bestowed upon us

(Yellow)

that we may

 participate in your glory

(Gold/yellow 1 John 3:2)

and come to 

abide with you eternally.

(Green)

When I first read Bob Marleys Biography, 

I was trying to tell a friend of mine

about the spirituality of things 

and they said something like:

"Yeah man, One Love 

smoke ganja.

hahahahaha."

(Which is about par for the course)

And I was like :

"NO!

There is a lot more to it than that."

I just don't think,

that when people have a drink,

or a cigarette, 

or a vape

they are thinking about:

"Through our participation

in your sufferings, persecutions 

and death

may we share in your blessings

of spiritual wealth 

and gifts 

bestowed upon us

that we may

 participate in your glory

and come to 

abide with you eternally.

I dont say it before we smoke 

(at the end of the day 

in a responsible manner

after our responsibilities 

are taken care of)

I simply don't need to,

just looking at it reminds me

of what I need to know.

Revelation 5:5

And one of the elders saith unto me, 

Weep not: behold, 

the Lion of the tribe of Judah, 

the Root of David, 

hath prevailed to open the book, 

and to loose the seven seals thereof.

When I first started 

posting pictures 

like that above?

It was done 

half in jest.

These days?

Yeah,

Not so much.

p.s.

Its not an accident 

the chalice was completed

on the day 

that

the blood moon 

followed.

This aint some joke.

This aint some 60year old

trying to be "kewl'.

If you're trying to be?

You aint.

Kewl dont try, kewl just is.

I take this

EXTREMELY 

seriously.

And have since I was 19.

It is a blessing 

to be able to relax 

at the end of another day 

and to give thanks.

Is it for everybody?

Absolutely not.

Respond accordingly.