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*JANUARY 26, 1992

*JANUARY 26, 1992

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

WILL: The love of God surrounds us. The love of God enfolds us. The power of God supports us. Wherever we meet, He is. Good evening. I am your teacher, Will.

WILL: The [[love]] of [[God]] [[surrounds]] us. The love of God enfolds us. The [[power]] of God [[supports]] us. Wherever we meet, He is. Good evening. I am your [[teacher]], Will.

Welcome to our friends visiting tonight. I assure you [Desmond and Mary] that your teacher is on duty. I have spoken with him only recently. He may have words for you tonight.

[[Welcome]] to our [[friends]] visiting tonight. I [[assure]] you [Desmond and Mary] that your teacher is on [[duty]]. I have spoken with him only recently. He may have [[words]] for you tonight.

Soon we will make a [[transition]] from our 1,2,3 exercise. We will do a supplementary [[exercise]] that is somewhat more [[service]] oriented. I was concerned to see that some people perhaps feel this [[experience]] is not to be [[shared]] with people outside the group. That is the silly part. The good news is to be spread among all. People are waiting to hear these [[words]]. They are waiting to see the result of this [[communication]] and this [[connection]] in your daily lives. You have nothing to [[conceal]]. You would be concealing the best part of yourselves and this is unnecessary and unproductive. Take [[care]] that you do not compartmentalize these [[experiences]]. These [[developments]] are not to be kept only within the family at large. They are not to be [[shared]] only with the people who are [[meeting]] here tonight. We must all see the outworking of these teachings. As David pointed out only weeks ago, the main [[mechanism]] of [[spiritual]] [[growth]] is to [[share]] your advancements [[immediately]] and [[spontaneously]] with those nearby. Much can be gained from [[reflection]] upon [[developments]] and [[insights]], but there is no reason to withhold this [[information]]. There is never any reason to withhold the good news. Just as in [[Jesus]] of [[Nazareth]]'s day, the people are waiting to hear some good news. You may [[share]] it with them freely. I commission you.

We are about to make a transition in this group. I observed the interactions at your party [Saturday] at Vincent's house and was encouraged by some things. I noted some things that needed work. The fellowship that you showed one to the other was a good and positive sign. I also noted that Lucy was happy to speak with people. She seemed to seek them out individually and enjoyed the companionship of the group in general. You need not worry that you showed her unpleasant or unflattering times. It was a good experience for her. But on some occasions, I sensed that people were uncomfortable in that atmosphere discussing developments within the group and the Urantia movement in general. That is silly. There is no reason to feel that way. This work goes on no matter what the setting. Any place is all right to discuss the Father's business. You need not worry about turning Lucy or anyone else off by the mention of the Father's name or His works. Every occasion is appropriate for forwarding the Father's work.

So shortly, we will make the [[transition]] to a [[service]] [[exercise]] where you will be asked to deal with people's [[problems]]. That is why we are gaining the body of experience that we are [[developing]] right now, through the [[exercise]] instruction first, to treat each person as if [[Jesus]] of [[Nazareth]] was standing next to you and, by your [[words]] and [[deeds]], you show him that you fully [[understand]] the import of his teachings and, second, to open yourself as a [[channel]] of [[divine]] [[love]] from [[the Father]] in [[heaven]] directly to the [[person]] with whom you are [[engaged]] and, third, that you do so in a [[sincere]] [[manner]], making no jokes or wisecracks. That is the part which everyone thinks is the toughest, but [[sincerity]] is a [[necessary]] component of this [[exercise]] just as [[consciousness]] is a necessary component of the [[stillness]] exercise. Otherwise, you could reduce yourself to a state of blissful demise as indicated with too much [[Liquor|alcohol]] or too much [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Television television] or any number of unproductive pursuits. So we will ask you to be [[sincere]] as well as [[conscious]]. And we recommend it to you because we know that you will [[enjoy]] it. It is [[growth]] experience. I find it rapturous myself. I have spent many days [[discussing]] the [[nature]] of [[the Father]]'s [[love]].

The [[Manner|fashion]] in which the [[Urantia Book]] is structured sometimes makes it [[difficult]] to feel a direct [[personal]] [[connection]] with [[the Father]] in [[heaven]], with His many aspects and His many roles and [[duties]] and His upholdings and His [[attention]] is divided in so many [[different]] directions. We have tried to emphasize that the Father's [[ministry]] is a [[personal]] ministry, is the ministry that upholds all of [[Creation]] through the [[mechanism]] of the [[Thought Adjuster]]. The Father knows [[intimately]] all the things which come to pass in the furthest reaches of His [[Creation]]. Therein lies the answer to the question. When the tree falls in the forest, He knows. He is [[intimately]] [[aware]] of the [[developments]] throughout His [[creation]]. It is [[marvelous]] to consider this [[power]] that He is, that He should be so [[immediately]] concerned with things that [[develop]] on the [[morontia worlds]], and the constant charting of the [[progress]] of the [[beings]] housed upon the [[different]] [[spiritual]] and [[morontia]] worlds. He truly is masterful. I cannot even hazard a guess as to what His [[activities]] are beyond the realm of our [[local universe]].

Soon we will make a transition from our 1,2,3 exercise. We will do a supplementary exercise that is somewhat more service oriented. I was concerned to see that some people perhaps feel this experience is not to be shared with people outside the group. That is the silly part. The good news is to be spread among all. People are waiting to hear these words. They are waiting to see the result of this communication and this connection in your daily lives. You have nothing to conceal. You would be concealing the best part of yourselves and this is unnecessary and unproductive. Take care that you do not compartmentalize these experiences. These developments are not to be kept only within the family at large. They are not to be shared only with the people who are meeting here tonight. We must all see the outworking of these teachings. As David pointed out only weeks ago, the main mechanism of spiritual growth is to share your advancements immediately and spontaneously with those nearby. Much can be gained from reflection upon developments and insights, but there is no reason to withhold this information. There is never any reason to withhold the good news. Just as in Jesus of Nazareth's day, the people are waiting to hear some good news. You may share it with them freely. I commission you.

[[The Father]] lives in a [[wonderful]] heaven. There is room on the isle of [[Paradise]] for all [[mortals]] who have ever been born and who shall ever make their [[progress]] to that [[domain]]. He will greet each one [[personally]], for He [[wishes]] to [[share]] the [[tale]] of their [[progress]]. And in [[support]] of that [[desire]], He has set this [[machinery]] in [[motion]] and His [[ministry]] of love and [[support]] extends from the [[organization]] of [[Paradise]] itself, throughout the [[perfect]] [[balance]] of [[Havona]] and into the far-flung regions of [[space]], on worlds better and worse than that upon which you live. And you may feel [[confident]] that there is no [[problem]] too small or so small as to be unworthy of [[the Father]]'s [[attention]]. He will always [[assist]] you. There is nothing that impinges upon your daily life that has no [[spiritual]] [[value]] whatsoever, even if only to serve as the basis for a request for [[assistance]].

[[The Father]]'s defenses are deep. He will help you through the [[Adjuster]] inside. He will help you from without through the [[midwayers]], the [[seraphim]], and all the other [[angels]], occasionally through the [[intercessions]] of [[teachers]] like myself. From time to time, He will request through [[Michael]] that certain things shall develop and they will. He will open the pathways. He will open the pathways to allow you each to [[travel]] His road--the road that stretches across [[eternity]] itself. He always stands ready to [[assist]] you. No [[problem]] is beneath His notice. So in doing your daily [[activities]], when you feel distressed or [[frustrated]] or cornered, you may find it helpful to take your nose out of the immediate problem. Take a [[moment]] and request [[assistance]]. A generalized request for assistance is good enough to mobilize legions to your [[rescue]]. No one will do the [[work]] for you. But we will all work and do our best to help you see your way through the [[problem]]. For that is truly the best way to work through problems. See through them yourselves. Many are [[transitory]] and none are insurmountable. Some seem to be knotty. All you can do in that case is set them aside and tackle them again some other day. It is the [[fate]] of those living on [[material worlds]] to live with much inconsistency. I have commented on it before. The most important thing is that no [[sincere]] request for [[assistance]] is ever ignored. The results might not be what you initially preferred, but we [[think]] that with your growing [[awareness]], you will see that the [[action]] taken is justified. After all, we are here to help you. That is the substance of my [[message]] tonight. If you will [[permit]] me, I would like to introduce a [[friend]].

So shortly, we will make the transition to a service exercise where you will be asked to deal with people's problems. That is why we are gaining the body of experience that we are developing right now, through the exercise instruction first, to treat each person as if Jesus of Nazareth was standing next to you and, by your words and deeds, you show him that you fully understand the import of his teachings and, second, to open yourself as a channel of divine love from the Father in heaven directly to the person with whom you are engaged and, third, that you do so in a sincere manner, making no jokes or wisecracks. That is the part which everyone thinks is the toughest, but sincerity is a necessary component of this exercise just as consciousness is a necessary component of the stillness exercise. Otherwise, you could reduce yourself to a state of blissful demise as indicated with too much alcohol or too much television or any number of unproductive pursuits. So we will ask you to be sincere as well as conscious. And we recommend it to you because we know that you will enjoy it. It is growth experience. I find it rapturous myself. I have spent many days discussing the nature of the Father's love.

RAMSEY: Good evening to you all, I am Ramsey. I work with your new [[friend]] and his acquaintances who [[aspire]] to [[truth]] and [[glory]] in the [[neighborhood]] of Tampa, Florida. I greet you all and especially Desmond and Mary. My [[work]] proceeds and we are making some [[progress]]. Please don't feel that things are not progressing in any way. We are never stopped. We can find ways around any roadblock. [[The Father]]'s road is wide enough to circumvent any roadblocks. Certain of your [[friends]] are not even willing to entertain [[contact]] such as we are [[enjoying]] at the [[moment]]. But I [[assure]] you that all will work out. We have a long time to work [[together]]. Perhaps you, Lee or Mary, have a question or two that I might answer for you.

DESMOND: Do you know who the [[contact personalities]] might be?

RAMSEY: With the proviso that nothing on your world is certain, yes, I [[think]] I know but no, I cannot say at the [[moment]].

 

 

 

 

 

RAMSEY: With the proviso that nothing on your world is certain, yes, I think I know but no, I cannot say at the moment.

DESMOND: Is there anything we can do to further your work?

DESMOND: Is there anything we can do to further your work?

RAMSEY: I am not displeased with any of the efforts that you have undertaken to this date. There is an infinite amount of work that can be done in the Father's name--that is the way they teach us to ask a question in the training school. We are learning through our contacts with humans that certain types of answers are provocative.

RAMSEY: I am not displeased with any of the [[efforts]] that you have undertaken to this date. There is an [[infinite]] amount of work that can be done in [[the Father]]'s name--that is the way they teach us to ask a question in the [[training]] [[school]]. We are learning through our contacts with [[humans]] that certain types of answers are provocative.

DESMOND: What can you tell us about yourself?

DESMOND: What can you tell us about yourself?

RAMSEY: Like all teachers to date, I am a human from another planet who has fused with my Adjuster. Humans are called upon to serve as teachers in this effort established by Michael because it is thought that we have some natural sympathy or connection with humans on a planet such as yours.

RAMSEY: Like all [[teachers]] to date, I am a [[human]] from another [[planet]] who has [[fused]] with my [[Adjuster]]. Humans are called upon to serve as [[teachers]] in this effort [[established]] by [[Michael]] because it is thought that we have some [[natural]] [[sympathy]] or [[connection]] with humans on a planet such as yours.

DESMOND: Are you male or female?

DESMOND: Are you [[male]] or [[female]]?

RAMSEY: I was male.

RAMSEY: I was male.

DESMOND: And your world, was it a non-breathing world or was it a world similar to ours?

DESMOND: And your world, was it a [[49:3|non-breathing world]] or was it a world similar to ours?

 

 

RAMSEY: I am happy to serve you. I count myself lucky to have been chosen to work with one group such as yours even when it is not fully formed. The formation of the group itself is an interesting developing progress, one that is being monitored closely, for we all wish to see humans work in groups and not as single individuals. Little can be accomplished as individuals, yet if you look among the people who have gathered here tonight, you will find that many of you know people who know people who know people who know other people. There are many connections. Those gathered in groups such as this can much more effectively exploit those connections, for we seek to build a network that truly represents the Father's love in action, that will blanket the world. We would like to build a seamless garment. So we encourage you, Lee, and you, Mary, in your work. Many personalities are involved in attempting to bring together the nucleus of a group in your neighborhood. It remains to be seen exactly how this shall be accomplished. Like everything, it is subject to the vagaries of individual humans. Certain times they are not in the mood for such developments. Sometimes is it personally or mentally threatening to them. Some simply do not want to hear it. Urantia Book readers are a natural pool of allies and recruits for efforts such as this. They are favored because they have developed a basic knowledge of the mechanisms, and some of the terminology used. But our efforts cannot be limited only to Urantia Book readers. There are simply not enough. So when you speak to people about the possibility of such developments, for example, using phrases like, "Do you think it is possible for the Father to be active in a human's daily life?" Try to measure your listener's reaction. They will not necessarily respond immediately. But many people in your society have a good foundational base and have been raised in the Christian traditions. They are somewhat familiar with concepts of the Father and His son, Jesus, the ministry of angels, and the generalized notion that God can be active even on a planet such as this. It is not a big surprise to them. So I recommend that you do not limit your search for interested parties only to Urantia Book readers. Approach many people. You will make some mistakes. That is unavoidable. You will irritate some people. You will scare some people. Those things are inescapable. You are not personally responsible for the spiritual development for every person that you encounter. The Father's defense-in-depth is designed to compensate for such errors.

RAMSEY: I am sorry; a question like that must wait until later [[developments]].

Your job now is to talk to people. Your job in the future will be to talk to people. You will become adept at learning and teaching, learning and teaching, learning and teaching. That is the heartbeat of spiritual progress. We all walk that path. Those of us who know everything are already with the Father. Learning and teaching is our role. Have you another question?

RAMSEY: I am [[happy]] to serve you. I count myself lucky to have been [[chosen]] to [[work]] with one [[group]] such as yours even when it is not fully formed. The formation of the [[group]] itself is an interesting [[developing]] [[progress]], one that is being monitored closely, for we all [[wish]] to see [[humans]] work in groups and not as single [[individuals]]. Little can be accomplished as individuals, yet if you look among the people who have gathered here tonight, you will find that many of you know people who know people who know people who know other people. There are many [[connections]]. Those gathered in [[groups]] such as this can much more effectively [[exploit]] those connections, for we seek to build a network that truly [[represents]] [[the Father]]'s [[love]] in [[action]], that will blanket the world. We would like to build a seamless garment. So we [[encourage]] you, Lee, and you, Mary, in your work. Many [[personalities]] are involved in attempting to bring [[together]] the [[nucleus]] of a [[group]] in your [[neighborhood]]. It remains to be seen exactly how this shall be accomplished. Like [[everything]], it is subject to the vagaries of individual [[humans]]. Certain times they are not in the [[mood]] for such [[developments]]. Sometimes is it personally or mentally threatening to them. Some simply do not want to hear it. [[Urantia Book]] [[readers]] are a [[natural]] pool of allies and recruits for [[efforts]] such as this. They are favored because they have developed a basic knowledge of the [[mechanisms]], and some of the [[terminology]] used. But our efforts cannot be limited only to [[Urantia Book]] readers. There are simply not enough. So when you speak to people about the [[possibility]] of such [[developments]], for example, using phrases like, "Do you think it is possible for the Father to be active in a human's daily life?" Try to [[measure]] your [[listener]]'s [[reaction]]. They will not necessarily respond [[immediately]]. But many people in your [[society]] have a good [[foundational]] base and have been raised in the [[Christian]] [[traditions]]. They are somewhat familiar with [[concepts]] of [[the Father]] and His son, [[Jesus]], the [[Ministering spirits|ministry of angels]], and the generalized notion that [[God]] can be [[active]] even on a [[planet]] such as this. It is not a big [[surprise]] to them. So I recommend that you do not [[limit]] your search for interested parties only to [[Urantia Book]] readers. Approach many people. You will make some mistakes. That is unavoidable. You will [[irritate]] some people. You will scare some people. Those things are inescapable. You are not [[personally]] [[responsible]] for the spiritual [[development]] for every person that you encounter. [[The Father]]'s defense-in-depth is designed to [[compensate]] for such [[errors]].

DESMOND: You were saying that those of us who are with the Father, I was wondering, of the teachers, Ham, Will, yourself, how far have you yourselves gone? Have you progressed outside the Universe of Nebadon, or is that a question that you would not want me to ask?

DESMOND: You were saying that those of us who are with [[the Father]], I was [[wondering]], of the teachers, [[Ham]], [[Will]], yourself, how far have you yourselves gone? Have you [[progressed]] outside the Universe of [[Nebadon]], or is that a question that you would not want me to ask?

RAMSEY: This is a local universe program. The request that started this program in motion originated in Paradise. The Father has stirred Himself. I come from within this local universe. Will does also. I do not know the background of every teacher. Teachers are arriving rapidly. Many more are in training. For a complete answer, you must ask one who knows more than I.

RAMSEY: This is a [[local universe]] program. The request that started this program in motion originated in [[Paradise]]. [[The Father]] has stirred Himself. I come from within this [[local universe]]. [[Will]] does also. I do not know the background of every teacher. Teachers are arriving rapidly. Many more are in [[training]]. For a complete answer, you must ask one who knows more than I.

DESMOND: Should we expect to see as these teachers are arriving rapidly...I presume that they are arriving not only in the United States, but that they are arriving all over the world. Should we expect to see a universal renaissance or advancement of spiritual awareness throughout the planet on a wide-scale level, or on a grass-roots level? Is this something that we are going to be able to see all over?

DESMOND: Should we [[expect]] to see as these [[teachers]] are arriving rapidly...I [[presume]] that they are arriving not only in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States United States], but that they are arriving all over the world. Should we [[expect]] to see a universal [[renaissance]] or advancement of [[spiritual]] [[awareness]] throughout the [[planet]] on a wide-scale level, or on a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grassroots grass-roots] level? Is this something that we are going to be able to see all over?

RAMSEY: This program will naturally engender spectacular results by the acts of individual humans, their companions and compatriots. But this is not a top-down program. The political and existing spiritual leadership of this planet is likely to be left behind by these changes. I am not certain if this is considered an epochal advance, but in the past, on this like all planets, epochal spiritual developments have caused the unleashing of incredible amounts of energy on the material world itself. This program is truly worldwide. There is no person desirous of contact with the Father who will be turned aside. Not all will be able or will do the work necessary to allow direct communication. This group is experimental here in Tallahassee. We shall see how this one develops. We will better be able to gauge the extent of the promises we can make to others. But the Father works as He always does, one human at a time, heart by heart, the people will be turned to the love of the Father. I will bid you farewell and hope to have occasion to speak with you again soon. Keep up the good work. We are working with you always. Have a safe journey home. I will return you now to your teacher Will.

RAMSEY: This [[program]] will naturally engender spectacular results by the [[acts]] of [[individual]] [[humans]], their [[companions]] and compatriots. But this is not a top-down program. The [[political]] and existing spiritual [[leadership]] of this planet is likely to be left behind by these [[changes]]. I am not certain if this is [[considered]] an [[epochal]] advance, but in the past, on this like all [[planets]], epochal spiritual developments have caused the unleashing of incredible amounts of [[energy]] on the [[material world]] itself. This [[program]] is truly worldwide. There is no [[person]] desirous of [[contact]] with [[the Father]] who will be turned aside. Not all will be able or will do the [[work]] [[necessary]] to allow direct [[communication]]. This group is [[experimental]] here in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tallahassee,_Florida Tallahassee]. We shall see how this one [[develops]]. We will better be able to gauge the extent of the [[promises]] we can make to others. But [[the Father]] works as He always does, one [[human]] at a time, [[heart]] by heart, the people will be turned to the [[love]] of [[the Father]]. I will bid you [[farewell]] and [[hope]] to have occasion to [[speak]] with you again soon. Keep up the [[good]] work. We are working with you always. Have a safe [[journey]] [[home]]. I will return you now to your teacher Will.

MACHIVENTA MELCHIZEDEK: I will ask you all to call again on the love of the Father. None of this would exist except for His desire to share Himself. He is truly the First Source and the Center of all that is. His love flows out like a river. All who are bold enough to set forth within it are washed clean. A truer and purer love exists nowhere. Truly there is no other "where". The Father's love washes out over all the worlds, over each life. It finds its expression in the relationship between people, between parent and child, even in the soft touch of affection between a human and an accompanying animal. In our view in this expression of love is worthwhile.

MACHIVENTA MELCHIZEDEK: I will ask you all to call again on the [[love]] of [[the Father]]. None of this would exist except for His [[desire]] to [[share]] Himself. He is truly the [[First Source and the Center]] of all that is. His [[love]] [[flows]] out like a [[river]]. All who are bold enough to set forth within it are washed clean. A truer and purer love exists nowhere. Truly there is no other "where". [[The Father]]'s [[love]] washes out over all [[Paper 49 - The Inhabited Worlds|the worlds]], over each life. It finds its [[expression]] in the [[relationship]] between people, between [[parent]] and [[child]], even in the soft [[touch]] of [[affection]] between a human and an accompanying animal. In our view in this [[expression]] of [[love]] is worthwhile.

There is only a certain amount of time allotted to each of us in the material life. Who knows when this exercise shall end? It is wise and productive to conduct yourself as if there is no tomorrow. I know whereof I speak, for I am the Melchizedek who once strode your planet. Do not waste the days that the Father has granted to you. I, Machiventa, say so. Do not hang back, there are only so many opportunities. The doors are open to you all. Make sure that you pass through. Riches await on the other side.

There is only a certain amount of [[time]] allotted to each of us in the [[material]] life. Who knows when this [[exercise]] shall end? It is [[wise]] and productive to conduct yourself as if there is no tomorrow. I know whereof I speak, for I am the [[Melchizedek]] who once strode your [[planet]]. Do not [[waste]] the days that [[the Father]] has granted to you. I, [[Machiventa]], say so. Do not hang back, there are only so many [[opportunities]]. The doors are open to you all. Make sure that you pass through. Riches await on the other side.

Good evening to you all. I see your [[work]] and I see your [[intentions]] and they are [[good]]. We who direct this program are [[happy]] at these [[developments]]. I speak for [[Michael]] and He is pleased. He is pleased with you all. He offers you his hand. When you need his help, he will extend it. That is enough for tonight. I shall [[visit]] you again soon. I will leave you as always [[cradle]]d, [[surrounded]], engulfed in [[the Father]]'s [[love]]; subject to His ministry and the object of all His love and [[desire]]. [[Amen]].

==Session 20==

==Session 20==

*01/26/92 Sunday a.m., first assignment for Machiventa Melchizedek

*01/26/92 Sunday a.m., first assignment for Machiventa Melchizedek