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November 14, 1993

November 14, 1993

====Opening====

====Opening====

WILL: The love of God surrounds us. The love of God enfolds us. The love of God supports us. Wherever we gather, He is.

WILL: The [[love]] of [[God]] [[surrounds]] us. The love of God enfolds us. The love of God [[supports]] us. Wherever we gather, He is.

Greetings and good evening to you all. I am your teacher, Will, who loves you.

Greetings and good evening to you all. I am your teacher, Will, who [[loves]] you.

====Lesson====

====Lesson====

This old vehicle still has the same old rattles, dings and squeaks that it had when I sat behind the wheel the last time. [Will is transmitting through Eric tonight, for the first time in a while.] It is a good feeling.

This old vehicle still has the same old rattles, dings and squeaks that it had when I sat behind the wheel the last time. [Will is transmitting through Eric tonight, for the first time in a while.] It is a good [[feeling]].

[[Humans]] often ask [[questions]] about what will happen in the [[future]]. Without getting bogged down in [[allegory]], I would like to present this [[picture]], this picture of [[analogy]]. The marvel among [[sexual]] [[reproduction]] among the higher [[species]] relies upon [[soul]] division where one half of the [[necessary]] [[chromosomes]] are maintained and delivered, presented by the [[female]]'s egg to which the [[male]] supplies [[sperm]] containing the other half of the necessary chromosomes. Both sides carry the [[spark]] of life, not yet activated but, upon [[fertilization]], [[events]] begin to unfold.

Humans often ask questions about what will happen in the future. Without getting bogged down in allegory, I would like to present this picture, this picture of analogy. The marvel among sexual reproduction among the higher species relies upon soul division where one half of the necessary chromosomes are maintained and delivered, presented by the female's egg to which the male supplies sperm containing the other half of the necessary chromosomes. Both sides carry the spark of life, not yet activated but, upon fertilization, events begin to unfold.

We can [[analogize]] this [[event]] to the joining of the [[material]] and the [[spiritual]] within a single human [[personality]]. Both the human and the spiritual, the material and the spiritual, have their own independent [[vigor]], but standing [[alone]] do not yet exhibit the [[spark]] of eternal life. Yet, even upon joining, things are not at [[rest]] for long, for the initial complete [[cell]], the original cell, immediately reproduces itself through [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cell_division cell division] and becomes two, which then divide and become four, which then divide and become sixteen, which then divide and become ninety six and so on until, from an exterior view, what was only moments ago a single cell becomes a complex mass of undivided tissue and then, following the normal [[course]] of [[mammalian]] development, when sufficient numbers of the cells have accumulated into an [[embryo]], the cells begin to [[organize]] themselves into separate categories and different tissues begin to occur; one tissue becoming lung tissue, another skin, another becoming bone or [[brain]].

We can analogize this event to the joining of the material and the spiritual within a single human personality. Both the human and the spiritual, the material and the spiritual, have their own independent vigor, but standing alone do not yet exhibit the spark of eternal life. Yet, even upon joining, things are not at rest for long, for the initial complete cell, the original cell, immediately reproduces itself through cell division and becomes two, which then divide and become four, which then divide and become sixteen, which then divide and become ninety six and so on until, from an exterior view, what was only moments ago a single cell becomes a complex mass of undivided tissue and then, following the normal course of mammalian development, when sufficient numbers of the cells have accumulated into an embryo, the cells begin to organize themselves into separate categories and different tissues begin to occur; one tissue becoming lung tissue, another skin, another becoming bone or brain.

Now, when you ask us what will become of me tomorrow we look at a situation [[analogous]] to this situation where one [[opportunity]] duplicates itself, then those opportunities duplicate themselves and so on and on and on until the number of [[events]] directly traceable to a single [[opportunity]] becomes, for all [[practical]] purposes, [[infinite]]. It is not possible for you, with your [[linear]], rational minds to [[forecast]] not only those things which might occur, but those things which are likely to occur. That is why in your [[society]] and all societies on [[your planet]] [[prediction]] of the [[future]] is considered a [[psychic]] or spiritual [[phenomenon]]. It is not a [[logical]] exercise. Your brains are not highly developed enough to handle all the permutations and possibilities and still maintain the thread of likelihood. However, with [[experience]], with [[knowledge]], [[power]], [[wisdom]] and common sense, it is possible to stand back and forecast those things which are most likely to happen, particularly when seen through the lens through a sequence of individualized events which have in fact occurred. But the truth is, that by utilizing this [[technique]] you are nearly as good judges or predictors of likely [[events]] as we are. So it is not possible for either you or us to [[predict]] that any particular thing will happen with any particular [[accuracy]], but we all know that certain things are destined to happen with or without [[cooperation]] of independently minded will creatures.

We know that certain things will happen because of [[God]]. All [[progress]] is traceable to God. The very [[fact]] of human interest in betterment or the ability to assess progress is due to the [[presence]] of the [[Adjuster]] voluntarily hosted by each individual on [[this planet]]. No Adjuster arrives unbidden. No [[Adjuster]] leaves voluntarily. The desire for [[knowledge]], the desire to [[manipulate]] the environment or other creatures within the material life [[experience]], [[companions]], lower [[animals]], are all directly derived from the [[fact]] of the [[presence]] of the [[Thought Adjuster]], [[the Father]]'s gift to each of you. Your [[presence]] tonight in this meeting is a direct result of the presence of the Thought Adjuster in each of you. By working [[together]] and [[concentrating]] your [[desire]] to improve yourselves, spiritually or otherwise, you are capable of narrowing the otherwise the [[virtually]] infinite [[number]] of [[possibilities]] which make up the [[future]].

 

We know that certain things will happen because of God. All progress is traceable to God. The very fact of human interest in betterment or the ability to assess progress is due to the presence of the Adjuster voluntarily hosted by each individual on this planet. No Adjuster arrives unbidden. No Adjuster leaves voluntarily. The desire for knowledge, the desire to manipulate the environment or other creatures within the material life experience, companions, lower animals, are all directly derived from the fact of the presence of the Thought Adjuster, the Father's gift to each of you. Your presence tonight in this meeting is a direct result of the presence of the Thought Adjuster in each of you. By working together and concentrating your desire to improve yourselves, spiritually or otherwise, you are capable of narrowing the otherwise the virtually infinite number of possibilities which make up the future.

 

So, for those among you who are considering where you are going and how you will get there, I suggest that you attempt to structure your future in cooperation with others not limited to the persons present in this group but those with whom you already know you work well and amicably. Nothing goes to waste in the Divine plan. We can safely predict that the relationships of the future will be built upon the relationships of the present for it is not possible to skip any steps in the Divine plan. Skipping steps is a human fancy.

====Closing====

====Closing====

This is my message to you tonight. The future is where openings and closings is all about. As always, we encourage you to take advantage of those openings between people and to do so in a clear minded fashion, not subjecting yourselves to sappy sentimentalism or foolhardiness. The persons graduating from your planet have a nearly unique quality - a capability to work in isolated environments without constant reinforcement. Successful spiritual voyagers from your planet accomplish this through hard headedness, a solid faith, and an ability to honestly interpret those phenomenon which their senses bring to them.

This is my message to you tonight. The [[future]] is where openings and closings is all about. As always, we [[encourage]] you to take [[advantage]] of those openings between people and to do so in a [[clear]] minded fashion, not subjecting yourselves to sappy sentimentalism or [[foolhardiness]]. The persons [[graduating]] from [[your planet]] have a nearly [[unique]] [[quality]] - a capability to work in [[isolated]] [[environments]] without constant reinforcement. Successful spiritual [[voyagers]] from your planet accomplish this through hard headedness, a solid [[faith]], and an ability to [[honestly]] [[interpret]] those [[phenomena]] which their [[senses]] bring to them.

 

Spiritual progress is a rugged business. There is ditch on both sides of the road. Everyone ends up in the ditch sooner or later. The importance is to use the experience and not deny it, incorporate it rather. We do not teach that you are protected. You are subject to the same material hazards as all other persons on this planet. Therefore keep your wits about you but press forward in God's work as you have been instructed by the example of Jesus of Nazareth, the son of man and the son of heaven. He was thoroughly effective, yet at no point engaged in foolish behavior. While we do not say that you are protected, you are accompanied and guided and it is our mission, along with those of other celestials, to present you with opportunities for spiritual growth and decision making and opportunity to demonstrate those things which you have already learned regarding the path of spiritual progress and your ability to demonstrate it to your fellow man and women.

[[Spiritual progress]] is a rugged [[business]]. There is a ditch on both sides of the road. Everyone ends up in the ditch sooner or later. The importance is to use the [[experience]] and not [[deny]] it, incorporate it rather. We do not teach that you are [[protected]]. You are subject to the same [[material]] hazards as all other persons on [[this planet]]. Therefore keep your wits about you but press forward in God's [[work]] as you have been instructed by the example of [[Jesus]] of [[Nazareth]], the son of man and the son of heaven. He was thoroughly [[effective]], yet at no point engaged in [[foolish]] behavior. While we do not say that you are protected, you are accompanied and [[guided]] and it is [[our mission]], along with those of other [[celestials]], to present you with [[opportunities]] for [[spiritual growth]] and decision making and [[opportunity]] to [[demonstrate]] those things which you have already learned regarding the [[path]] of [[spiritual progress]] and your ability to demonstrate it to your fellow man and women.

That is all I have to say tonight. Thank you for your attention. Until we meet again, shalom.

That is all I have to say tonight. Thank you for your attention. Until we meet again, shalom.