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You would know of the adjudication of [[Lucifer]], [[Satan]], and [[Caligastia]], the [[rebellion]] in general. I am forbidden to speak in great detail, but I would seek to stimulate your further investigation, which will be fully satiated in the course of your [[Morontia Worlds|morontia career]], a career which beckons even now. Do not wait, but let us proceed.

You would know of the adjudication of [[Lucifer]], [[Satan]], and [[Caligastia]], the [[rebellion]] in general. I am forbidden to speak in great detail, but I would seek to stimulate your further investigation, which will be fully satiated in the course of your [[Morontia Worlds|morontia career]], a career which beckons even now. Do not wait, but let us proceed.

The rebellion was adjudicated, was closed only recently in your time, but scarcely ten twelve years or so earlier than the present. Yes, it was a momentous occasion, and yes, the broadcast of this closure was received on high with great acclaim and celebration, but not the extermination of the rebels. We would never applaud; we would never celebrate the [[choice]] of any for extinction. These Sons were loved by many, before they went into rebellion they were brilliant lights serving [[our Father]] and [[Michael]] and as you have read and known, Lucifer took exception, took a position of resistance and open rebellion. He envisioned a better way he [[thought]], he envisioned a way of [[isolation]], he envisioned a way of denial, affirming only that which he saw before him, refusing to assent to the [[reality]] of a [[Multiverse|greater universe]], the reality of our Father.

The rebellion was adjudicated, was closed only recently in your time, but scarcely ten twelve years or so earlier than the present. Yes, it was a momentous occasion, and yes, the broadcast of this closure was received on high with great acclaim and celebration, but not the extermination of the rebels. We would never applaud; we would never celebrate the [[choice]] of any for extinction. These Sons were loved by many, before they went into rebellion they were [[brilliant]] [[light]]s serving [[our Father]] and [[Michael]] and as you have read and known, [[Lucifer]] took exception, took a position of resistance and open rebellion. He envisioned a better way he [[thought]], he envisioned a way of [[isolation]], he envisioned a way of denial, affirming only that which he saw before him, refusing to assent to the [[reality]] of a [[Multiverse|greater universe]], the reality of our Father.

In the course of his rebellion, he took many with him. I stood by watching these events unfold. I was tried as you though not from my mortal sphere, no, I was tried in the course of my own [[ascension]], my morontia career. I contemplated Lucifer's proposition, and I found it weak, I found it dependent upon assertion of his own claim, a claim that I observed required all of his skill, and great it was. Yes, you find persons in your world today lacking confidence but appearing to have it all the same, who would argue against what they know will be. This defiance, this refusal I saw as desperation. Yes, I too made a [[choice]], but a choice it was, and in my case it was a choice to affirm that greater depth which I could not see, but I knew in my [[heart]] to be most true. And yes, so were many, many more who chose likewise with me and my fellows in the course of this issue, this issue of contention, this rending of so many hearts, and Michael, as you know, gave great allowance to these for there is greater wisdom of allowing the course of choice to proceed.

In the course of [Paper 53 - The Lucifer Rebellion his rebellion], he took many with him. I stood by watching these events unfold. I was tried as you though not from my mortal sphere, no, I was tried in the course of my own [[ascension]], my morontia career. I contemplated Lucifer's proposition, and I found it weak, I found it dependent upon assertion of his own claim, a claim that I observed required all of his skill, and great it was. Yes, you find persons in your world today lacking confidence but appearing to have it all the same, who would argue against what they know will be. This defiance, this refusal I saw as desperation. Yes, I too made a [[choice]], but a choice it was, and in my case it was a choice to affirm that greater depth which I could not see, but I knew in my [[heart]] to be most true. And yes, so were many, many more who chose likewise with me and my fellows in the course of this issue, this issue of contention, this rending of so many hearts, and Michael, as you know, gave great allowance to these for there is greater wisdom of allowing the course of choice to proceed.

The case of [http://mercy.urantia.org/cgi-bin/webglimpse/mfs/usr/local/www/data/papers?link=http://mercy.urantia.org/papers/paper53.html&file=/usr/local/www/data/papers/paper53.html&line=158#mfs Gabriel vs. Lucifer] as you know was brought immediately, was petitioned upon the outbreak of rebellion. The wisdom and the love of our Father embedded in his system of his administration upheld the allowance for these rebels to have their course, to have a period to consider the realities, the consequences. Michael of course, proceeded with his bestowal upon your world, and for practical purposes, technically speaking he met these archrebels on their own terms and as a [[human]] even turning away his seraphic guard reliant only upon [[Thought Adjuster|our Father]] who within the mortal dwells deeply, speaking quietly, inviting you steadily into the progress, the purpose of his love. Shortly after, you know the story of Michael's life, upon its completion, his triumphant resurrection, upon the roll call of destiny, upon the acceptance of Supreme Sovereignty, upon the elevation of Nebadonia as Co-Sovereign, the case then proceeded.  

The case of [http://mercy.urantia.org/cgi-bin/webglimpse/mfs/usr/local/www/data/papers?link=http://mercy.urantia.org/papers/paper53.html&file=/usr/local/www/data/papers/paper53.html&line=158#mfs Gabriel vs. Lucifer] as you know was brought immediately, was petitioned upon the outbreak of rebellion. The wisdom and the love of our Father embedded in his system of his administration upheld the allowance for these rebels to have their course, to have a period to consider the realities, the consequences. Michael of course, proceeded with his bestowal upon your world, and for practical purposes, technically speaking he met these archrebels on their own terms and as a [[human]] even turning away his seraphic guard reliant only upon [[Thought Adjuster|our Father]] who within the mortal dwells deeply, speaking quietly, inviting you steadily into the progress, the purpose of his love. Shortly after, you know the story of Michael's life, upon its completion, his triumphant resurrection, upon the roll call of destiny, upon the acceptance of Supreme Sovereignty, upon the elevation of Nebadonia as Co-Sovereign, the case then proceeded.  

In the course of your own [[ascension]] you will study the [[history]], the details and documents of our young universe, still young and growing. There are many things beyond your imagination that you will explore, yes, you will witness the monuments of these moments even as you might as a child on a field trip visit a marker of history and ponder its [[meaning]], ponder the struggle which ensued in that place, in that time, consider its lesson and with your friends return to your class for discussion, but you are already in class. We would prepare you for this expedition; it is one that you will enjoy. Indeed, it shall be your heart's desire fully received in rejoicing, but even now we would have you recognize more fully the gift of our Father within you, and as a mortal, this is your greatest gift, this is your treasure, this is your key to [[ascension]]. Use it, learn its shape and contour, learn the [[sound]] of its turning within you, allow it to unlock your own door through which your passage will begin, your [[adventure]]. All of you are close, closer than you think to this moment. You should not worry yourself with your circles of attainment, for the passage through them by your decisions in the course of your experience is brief, it is done in a [[relative]] [[moment]] of time. Proceed with confidence, we are here to assist you in learning this key, learning to allow it to turn you towards that light ever shining within you.

In the course of your own [[ascension]] you will study the [[history]], the details and documents of our young universe, still young and growing. There are many things beyond your imagination that you will explore, yes, you will witness the monuments of these moments even as you might as a child on a field trip visit a marker of history and ponder its [[meaning]], ponder the struggle which ensued in that place, in that time, consider its lesson and with your friends return to your class for discussion, but you are already in class. We would prepare you for this expedition; it is one that you will enjoy. Indeed, it shall be your heart's desire fully received in rejoicing, but even now we would have you recognize more fully the gift of our Father within you, and as a mortal, this is your greatest gift, this is your treasure, this is your key to [[ascension]]. Use it, learn its shape and contour, learn the [[sound]] of its turning within you, allow it to unlock your own door through which your passage will begin, your [[adventure]]. All of you are close, closer than you think to this moment. You should not worry yourself with your circles of attainment, for the passage through them by your decisions in the course of your experience is brief, it is done in a [[relative]] [[moment]] of time. Proceed with confidence, we are here to assist you in learning this key, learning to allow it to turn you towards that light ever shining within you.

===Closing===

===Closing===

My friends, I will take up other questions which you have already expressed at another session. I would give this one a rest for a moment, this one who is learning to allow himself to serve as a link, as a way of passage without barriers, without the gate of exclusion. Be patient with him, be patient with yourselves, understand this [[process]] is sometimes slow. It proceeds upon your [[faith]], and it is built by those sincere and loving connections of your heart reaching out to one another, extending our love. It is given freely. We ask you to do likewise.   

My friends, I will take up other questions which you have already expressed at another session. I would give this one a rest for a moment, this one who is learning to allow himself to serve as a link, as a way of passage without barriers, without the gate of exclusion. Be patient with him, be patient with yourselves, understand this [[process]] is sometimes slow. It proceeds upon your [[faith]], and it is built by those sincere and loving connections of your heart reaching out to one another, extending our love. It is given freely. We ask you to do likewise.