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Machiventa I greet you. I am Machiventa Melchizedek and I accept this honor, this privilege that you extend to me to come into your lives and to fellowship with you and to share [[spirit]] [[truth]]s with you. In truth and in deed it is you who make this [[circuit]] connection possible through the exercise of your [[faith]], you meet me on this [[plane]] of spirit, and this [[action]] causes the miracle that we behold in the connection that we enjoy, even now in this [[moment]].

Machiventa I greet you. I am Machiventa Melchizedek and I accept this honor, this privilege that you extend to me to come into your lives and to fellowship with you and to share [[spirit]] [[truth]]s with you. In truth and in deed it is you who make this [[circuit]] connection possible through the exercise of your [[faith]], you meet me on this [[plane]] of spirit, and this [[action]] causes the miracle that we behold in the connection that we enjoy, even now in this [[moment]].

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

For long periods of time on your world, this form of [[communication]] was thought of as impossible and truly only a [[miracle]] could make such fantastic [[things]] happen. And now you behold the consequences of your faith, the miracle created before us as we are able to share in this [[manner|fashion]]. Without the exercise of your faith, you would not be here, this would not be part of your [[reality]]. You would not be sharing this reality at this time, so we honor those of you who will step up to the plate and exercise your faith to overcome even your doubts and uncertainties, to strive forward for spiritual growth and understanding against the currents of doubt and the tides of confusion.

For long periods of time on your world, this form of [[communication]] was thought of as impossible and truly only a [[miracle]] could make such fantastic [[things]] happen. And now you behold the consequences of your faith, the miracle created before us as we are able to share in this [[manner|fashion]]. Without the exercise of your faith, you would not be here, this would not be part of your [[reality]]. You would not be sharing this reality at this time, so we honor those of you who will step up to the plate and exercise your faith to overcome even your doubts and uncertainties, to strive forward for spiritual growth and understanding against the currents of doubt and the tides of confusion.

Therefore do I look to the future with great joy and anticipation at the [[wonderful]] [[fruits of the spirit]] that you will each manifest as you proceed forward in life with a new sense of confidence, a new sense of spiritual bravery, a new [[sense]] of spiritual reality. It will abide deep in your hearts, deep in your [[souls]]. It will motivate you to be about the sharing of this spirit, the growth of your soul, the service to your brothers and sisters. And so with this voyage before us there will be a certain [[destiny]] of completion, but there will be all avenues of [[expression]] available to us in the manner of our choosing. Truly an exciting journey to anticipate when we are calling the shots and working with such great spiritual influences as would be about the project of changing a world, of bringing about a new spiritual reality. Great are these times that we live in and we should relish this privilege and opportunity we have been given to be here together in this time, on this place. Would there be any questions from any listeners?

Therefore do I look to the future with great joy and anticipation at the [[wonderful]] [[fruits of the spirit]] that you will each manifest as you proceed forward in life with a new sense of confidence, a new sense of spiritual bravery, a new [[sense]] of spiritual reality. It will abide deep in your hearts, deep in your [[souls]]. It will motivate you to be about the sharing of this spirit, the growth of your soul, the service to your brothers and sisters. And so with this voyage before us there will be a certain [[destiny]] of completion, but there will be all avenues of [[expression]] available to us in the manner of our choosing. Truly an exciting journey to anticipate when we are calling the shots and working with such great spiritual influences as would be about the project of changing a world, of bringing about a new spiritual reality. Great are these times that we live in and we should relish this privilege and opportunity we have been given to be here together in this time, on this place. Would there be any questions from any listeners?

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

Q I have a question if I could? Machiventa Please...say on.

Q I have a question if I could? Machiventa Please...say on.

Q It has to do with the integrity of the [[Urantia book]]. I've recently published a three volume set of part four and I've made some minor changes that I feel would help modernize it and make it easier to read and understand as an introductory tool, hopefully to introduce people to the whole Urantia book. Now in discussions I am having with some people, they feel I haven't done a good [[thing]], they disagree with it. I was wondering if I could get some advice on that.

Q It has to do with the integrity of the [[Urantia book]]. I've recently published a three volume set of part four and I've made some minor changes that I feel would help modernize it and make it easier to read and understand as an introductory tool, hopefully to introduce people to the whole Urantia book. Now in discussions I am having with some people, they feel I haven't done a good [[thing]], they disagree with it. I was wondering if I could get some advice on that.

Machiventa There was issued, quite a serious mandate to the [http://urantiabook.org/archive/mjs_archive/mjs_origin_of_ub.htm contact commission] to make every [[human]] effort to keep the [[structure]], integrity, and [[content]] of the [[Urantia papers]] pure. Having this mandate in place, the human individuals involved in the contact commission did their best to compile, to edit, to include the papers in the Urantia book with the very best of [[intention]]s and to the best of their abilities, and they fulfilled their mandate to fulfill their requirements. These requirements were not issued to an institution, but rather to a set of individuals present, and therefore does the discussion arise about the [[purpose]] of changing the [[text]].

Machiventa There was issued, quite a serious mandate to the [https://urantiabook.org/archive/mjs_archive/mjs_origin_of_ub.htm contact commission] to make every [[human]] effort to keep the [[structure]], integrity, and [[content]] of the [[Urantia papers]] pure. Having this mandate in place, the human individuals involved in the contact commission did their best to compile, to edit, to include the papers in the Urantia book with the very best of [[intention]]s and to the best of their abilities, and they fulfilled their mandate to fulfill their requirements. These requirements were not issued to an institution, but rather to a set of individuals present, and therefore does the discussion arise about the [[purpose]] of changing the [[text]].

Each generation will have to take up this discussion on down through the ages. Do we keep unchanged [[word]] for word the [[scripture]]s? Do we include [[language]] that is common and normal at the time to make the message more palatable? Do we remove sections which have become [[political]]ly incorrect? These are ongoing issues that are good cause for discussion and debate. The motivation that you have to be about the bettering of what you have to work with is the premeire issue at hand and one can argue over the details of how a motivated individual goes about doing better, but the spirit [[reality]] of your action is one of an attempt to be helpful, be fruitful, be beneficial to the [[process]]. This motivation is well noted in the [[spiritual]] realm, but nevertheless you have to answer to your brothers and sisters in the [[material]] realm who may take issue with you rearranging or editing any part of the text without giving complete credit to having done so.

Each generation will have to take up this discussion on down through the ages. Do we keep unchanged [[word]] for word the [[scripture]]s? Do we include [[language]] that is common and normal at the time to make the message more palatable? Do we remove sections which have become [[political]]ly incorrect? These are ongoing issues that are good cause for discussion and debate. The motivation that you have to be about the bettering of what you have to work with is the premeire issue at hand and one can argue over the details of how a motivated individual goes about doing better, but the spirit [[reality]] of your action is one of an attempt to be helpful, be fruitful, be beneficial to the [[process]]. This motivation is well noted in the [[spiritual]] realm, but nevertheless you have to answer to your brothers and sisters in the [[material]] realm who may take issue with you rearranging or editing any part of the text without giving complete credit to having done so.

Q Very much, thank you. Machiventa Will there be any other inquiries or comments?

Q Very much, thank you. Machiventa Will there be any other inquiries or comments?

 

Q Machiventa, I've come across concepts of [[fasting]] in my lifestyle and I've noticed it's something [[mankind]] has done throughout the ages, and I've noticed many people have reported [[power]]ful [[experience]]s as a result of going into a fast. I know Michael, when here had some experiences as well. Could you comment on, or explain this?

Q Machiventa, I've come across concepts of [[fasting]] in my lifestyle and I've noticed it's something [[mankind]] has done throughout the ages, and I've noticed many people have reported [[power]]ful [[experience]]s as a result of going into a fast. I know Michael, when here had some experiences as well. Could you comment on, or explain this?

Machiventa Thank you for your interest.

Machiventa Thank you for your interest.

 

Q Could you comment on the recently announced reality of the blending of our new [[morontia]] bodies and our [[physical]] bodies, for those who have given consent to their [[Thought Adjuster|adjusters]] so that this procedure can take place.

Q Could you comment on the recently announced reality of the blending of our new [[morontia bodies]] and our [[physical]] bodies, for those who have given consent to their [[Thought Adjuster|adjusters]] so that this procedure can take place.

Machiventa This is what I referred to earlier as one of the [[miracles]] that will come to pass. To those of you who are willing and courageous and undaunted in your [[spiritual]] search, will be granted the unknown privilege of an [[experiment]] involving you and your vehicle and your faith component and

Machiventa This is what I referred to earlier as one of the [[miracles]] that will come to pass. To those of you who are willing and courageous and undaunted in your [[spiritual]] search, will be granted the unknown privilege of an [[experiment]] involving you and your vehicle and your faith component and

The [[book]] has not been written on what will occur. It is up to us as we look to the future to make the calls, to put ourselves in [[motion]] that the [[universe]] may guide us, that the [[force]]s may steer us. We simply trust that we put ourselves in motion and we will be guided. That is our task, that is our mission. Not to know all the plan, or even very much of the plan before us at any one time but rather to trust in the plan, in the creator of the plan who provides for us all we ever need to succeed in this most [[glorious]] journey, back to the [[First Source and Center]] from which we came.

The [[book]] has not been written on what will occur. It is up to us as we look to the future to make the calls, to put ourselves in [[motion]] that the [[universe]] may guide us, that the [[force]]s may steer us. We simply trust that we put ourselves in motion and we will be guided. That is our task, that is our mission. Not to know all the plan, or even very much of the plan before us at any one time but rather to trust in the plan, in the creator of the plan who provides for us all we ever need to succeed in this most [[glorious]] journey, back to the [[First Source and Center]] from which we came.

===Closing===

===Closing===

I would draw this meeting to a close at this time. I would thank each of you who have chosen to be here and hear these [[words]]. They are meant for you. I would recognize the contribution each of you make to this mission, our mission, and I would thank you. I look forward to working with you in the future as we have much to do. Thank you all and farewell.

I would draw this meeting to a close at this time. I would thank each of you who have chosen to be here and hear these [[words]]. They are meant for you. I would recognize the contribution each of you make to this mission, our mission, and I would thank you. I look forward to working with you in the future as we have much to do. Thank you all and farewell.

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