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| ===Group: [[Tallahassee TeaM]]=== | | ===Group: [[Tallahassee TeaM]]=== |
| ==Facilitators== | | ==Facilitators== |
− | ===Teacher: [[Will]], [[Machiventa]]=== | + | ===Teacher: [[Will]], [[Machiventa]], [[Manovandet]]=== |
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| ===TR: [[Eric]]=== | | ===TR: [[Eric]]=== |
| ==Session 1== | | ==Session 1== |
| April 5, 1992 | | April 5, 1992 |
| ===Lesson=== | | ===Lesson=== |
− | WILL: The love of God surrounds you. The love of God upholds you. The love of God enfolds you. Wherever you are, He is. | + | ===='''''[[Materialization]]'''''==== |
| + | WILL: The [[love]] of [[God]] [[surrounds]] you. The love of God upholds you. The love of God enfolds you. Wherever you are, He is. |
| | | |
− | Greetings. In our gathering here tonight, I am impressed with all the discussion that I have | + | Greetings. In our gathering here tonight, I am [[impressed]] with all the [[discussion]] that I have |
− | heard, for you have done much speculation on what is to come. You can know no greater joy | + | heard, for you have done much [[speculation]] on what is to come. You can know no greater [[joy]] |
− | than serving the Father in heaven who is with you at this present time. The message that He | + | than serving [[the Father]] in [[heaven]] who is with you at this present time. The [[message]] that He |
− | sends to all His children is one of joy and of peace, of good will, and He wishes for all of you to | + | sends to all His [[children]] is one of [[joy]] and of [[peace]], of good will, and He wishes for all of you to |
− | know that He loves you. His love is with you always even to the end of the earth. The | + | know that He [[loves]] you. His love is with you always even to the end of the [[earth]]. |
− | speculation on all that is to come, the timetable and who or what the events seem to encompass is | + | |
− | a main concern to you. At this time we can only reassure you that things move ahead at great | + | The [[speculation]] on all that is to come, the timetable and who or what the [[events]] seem to [[encompass]] is |
− | speed and, before too long, you will see what has been foretold: that the Melchizedek will again | + | a main concern to you. At this time we can only re[[assure]] you that things move ahead at great |
| + | [[speed]] and, before too long, you will see what has been foretold: that the [[Melchizedek]] will again |
| walk with you. You must put all of your concerns about how this will be taken up, how they will | | walk with you. You must put all of your concerns about how this will be taken up, how they will |
− | eat, how they will dress, their racial characteristics, for in truth, those do not matter. All that | + | eat, how they will dress, their racial characteristics, for in [[truth]], those do not matter. All that |
− | matters is that they will be servants of God and He will erase from the hearts of all mankind those | + | matters is that they will be servants of God and He will erase from the [[hearts]] of all [[mankind]] those |
− | old prejudices, for certainly they will be washed clean and be replaced by feelings of higher | + | old [[prejudices]], for certainly they will be washed clean and be replaced by [[feelings]] of higher |
− | spiritual order. The thinking that will come about is that all men will become one. It is not | + | [[spiritual]] order. |
− | necessary for you to know how all of this will be accomplished. It is only necessary for you to | + | |
− | know that it will be. So spend not any further time in speculation, although we realize that you | + | The [[thinking]] that will come about is that all men will become one. It is not |
− | are enjoying such jovial thoughts about this concern. We have much serious business to do. | + | [[necessary]] for you to know how all of this will be accomplished. It is only necessary for you to |
− | There is studying, learning, and meditation each day which we have requested of you. You are | + | know that it will be. So spend not any further [[time]] in [[speculation]], although we [[realize]] that you |
− | now asked to upstep that meditation, spending more time each day with your Father. He needs to | + | are [[enjoying]] such [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jove#In_language jovial] [[thoughts]] about this concern. We have much serious [[business]] to do. |
− | know that He can communicate with you on a more active level. Some of you are already making | + | There is [[studying]], [[learning]], and [[meditation]] each day which we have requested of you. You are |
| + | now asked to upstep that meditation, spending more time each day with y[[our Father]]. He needs to |
| + | know that He can [[communicate]] with you on a more [[active]] level. Some of you are already making |
| that attempt. Those of you who are not, we ask that you make every stride to do so. The open | | that attempt. Those of you who are not, we ask that you make every stride to do so. The open |
− | path to the Father is there. It is for you to make yourself available to Him. | + | [[path]] to [[the Father]] is there. It is for you to make yourself available to Him. |
− | As the activities within the Kingdom increase and daily grow more active, you must make | + | As the [[activities]] within [[the Kingdom]] increase and daily grow more active, you must make |
− | yourselves ready. It is a matter of fanning the flames within your heart, for truly the desire is | + | yourselves ready. It is a matter of fanning the flames within your [[heart]], for truly the [[desire]] is |
− | there. Just as the campfire warms the weary traveler, pressing those flames now to their highest | + | there. Just as the campfire [[warms]] the weary [[traveler]], pressing those flames now to their highest |
− | possibility will allow you to be the most receptive to whatever the Father will have you know. Be | + | [[possibility]] will allow you to be the most [[receptive]] to whatever [[the Father]] will have you know. |
− | ever mindful of His presence. Our Father looks upon each one of us and asks for our loyalty, our | + | |
− | steadiness, whatever we can give Him in return for all the love He has given us that is within our | + | ===='''''[[Presence]]'''''==== |
− | capabilities to give. We each have to make a decision on what level we will give that dedication. | + | Be |
− | If doing something that distracts from the Father's time is more important, then that is a decision | + | ever mindful of His [[presence]]. [[Our Father]] looks upon each one of us and asks for our [[loyalty]], our |
− | you have made. That time could have been better spent with the Father - with communicating, | + | steadiness, whatever we can give Him in return for all the [[love]] He has given us that is within our |
− | for those of you who have the ability. | + | [[capabilities]] to give. We each have to make a [[decision]] on what level we will give that [[dedication]]. |
− | Eleven men gathered with Jesus near the end - eleven who were loyal servants. As I look | + | If doing something that [[distracts]] from [[the Father]]'s time is more important, then that is a [[decision]] |
| + | you have made. That time could have been better spent with [[the Father]] - with [[communicating]], |
| + | for those of you who have the [[ability]]. |
| + | ===='''''[[Service]]'''''==== |
| + | Eleven men gathered with [[Jesus]] near the end - eleven who were [[loyal]] servants. As I look |
| around tonight and see that that number has spread, I think that our number will increase. I think | | around tonight and see that that number has spread, I think that our number will increase. I think |
− | about all those who will be brought into the kingdom. Daily, more and more believers will come | + | about all those who will be brought into [[the kingdom]]. Daily, more and more believers will come |
| to join us. Eleven was such a small start. Over time they have grown into millions and millions | | to join us. Eleven was such a small start. Over time they have grown into millions and millions |
− | who know about Him. This small group will carry a message, a message of wonderful teachings. | + | who know about Him. This small group will carry a [[message]], a message of [[wonderful]] teachings. |
− | You will be asked to do what is within your capability and in light of your own personality. You | + | You will be asked to do what is within your [[capability]] and in [[light]] of your own [[personality]]. You |
| should not be concerned that what you will be asked to do might be something that will be | | should not be concerned that what you will be asked to do might be something that will be |
− | inconsistent with your character for such would not be necessary. Some of you by nature are | + | inconsistent with your [[character]] for such would not be [[necessary]]. |
− | more bold than others so in carrying forth the message those will be asked to do things that are of | + | |
− | a more bold nature. For those of you who are more retiring, a more private ministry will be | + | Some of you by [[nature]] are |
− | characteristic. Whatever, do not fear that you will be lost in the spreading of the kingdom - for all | + | more [[bold]] than others so in carrying forth the [[message]] those will be asked to do things that are of |
| + | a more bold [[nature]]. For those of you who are more retiring, a more [[private]] [[ministry]] will be |
| + | characteristic. Whatever, do not [[fear]] that you will be lost in the spreading of [[the kingdom]] - for all |
| have a place. All that we ask is that you live up to and account for yourself within the time you | | have a place. All that we ask is that you live up to and account for yourself within the time you |
− | are in the group and here on earth. If you can do more, that is fine, but don't feel bad because you | + | are in the [[group]] and here on [[earth]]. If you can do more, that is fine, but don't feel bad because you |
− | cannot be one of the raging bulls. That simply cannot be so. Those of you who have the ability to | + | cannot be one of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raging_Bull raging bulls]. That simply cannot be so. Those of you who have the [[ability]] to |
− | be the teachers or the preachers, a way will be provided to you to spread your teachings. For the | + | be the [[teachers]] or the [[preachers]], a way will be provided to you to spread your teachings. For the |
− | rest of you, another way will be provided. Once this has begun, it will be difficult to turn back | + | rest of you, another way will be provided. Once this has begun, it will be [[difficult]] to turn back |
− | because the momentum of which things will start going and the joy within your heart will relish | + | because the [[momentum]] of which things will start going and the [[joy]] within your [[heart]] will relish |
− | the activity of the kingdom. Be not concerned to what is to happen. Everything is moving as it | + | the [[activity]] of [[the kingdom]]. Be not concerned to what is to happen. [[Everything]] is moving as it |
| should be. | | should be. |
− | All the activity that you have heard about is indeed taking place. The Sarasota group | + | |
− | experiences a great deal of activity at the moment. They are fortunate to have so many people | + | All the [[activity]] that you have heard about is indeed taking place. The [[Sarasota TeaM|Sarasota group]] |
− | within their group who can act as receivers for the message. It is fortuitous that so many people | + | [[experiences]] a great deal of [[activity]] at the moment. They are fortunate to have so many people |
− | are gathering together in one place. As we prepare receivers and teachers throughout the world, | + | within their [[group]] who can act as [[TR|receivers]] for the [[message]]. It is fortuitous that so many people |
− | all will be brought together and you will see over time how all of this will be worked out. There | + | are gathering together in one place. As we [[prepare]] receivers and [[teachers]] throughout the world, |
− | is a great challenge in housing the incoming Melchizedek and his staff. They will be very busy. | + | all will be brought together and you will see over time how all of this will be worked out. |
− | You are to be blessed with many activities upcoming. Some of you will be attending many of | + | |
− | their meetings whenever possible, it would be helpful. Being in the presence of a Melchizedek is | + | ===='''''[[Materialization]]'''''==== |
− | an awesome experience. | + | There |
− | I have just a few more words tonight and then I will close. Continue as you are. Love each | + | is a great [[challenge]] in housing the incoming [[Melchizedek]] and his staff. They will be very busy. |
− | other. Seek each other's companionship. As we move ahead in the days to come, we will be | + | You are to be [[blessed]] with many [[activities]] upcoming. Some of you will be attending many of |
− | bringing more people into the group. The time has come to open our circle and you will know | + | their [[meetings]] whenever possible, it would be helpful. Being in the [[presence]] of a [[Melchizedek]] is |
| + | an awesome [[experience]]. |
| + | |
| + | I have just a few more [[words]] tonight and then I will close. Continue as you are. [[Love]] each |
| + | other. Seek each other's [[companionship]]. As we move ahead in the days to come, we will be |
| + | bringing more people into the [[group]]. The time has come to open our [[circle]] and you will know |
| who these people are for they are those you have nurtured thus far. They are the fledglings who | | who these people are for they are those you have nurtured thus far. They are the fledglings who |
− | have been under your wing. Work with them. See that they are properly instructed. Let them | + | have been under your wing. [[Work]] with them. See that they are properly instructed. Let them |
− | read the papers so that in coming into the group, they will have a proper background. Much has | + | read [[Urantia text|the papers]] so that in coming into the [[group]], they will have a proper background. Much has |
| happened over the last few months. We have moved rather quickly. Those coming into the | | happened over the last few months. We have moved rather quickly. Those coming into the |
− | group now will have to catch up, but if their desire is there, they should have no trouble. Be | + | [[group]] now will have to catch up, but if their [[desire]] is there, they should have no [[trouble]]. Be |
− | patient with them, work with them. Love them as you already love each other and as your circle | + | [[patient]] with them, work with them. [[Love]] them as you already love each other and as your circle |
− | grows, it will grow in love. For those of you who have questions, it would be better to wait until | + | grows, it will [[grow]] in [[love]]. For those of you who have [[questions]], it would be better to wait until |
− | we have more time. Remember that I love you. My peace I leave with you. Shalom. | + | we have more time. Remember that I [[love]] you. My peace I leave with you. [[Shalom]]. |
− | MACHIVENTA MELCHIZEDEK: The campfires of your world whether on plain or forest | + | |
− | warm their visitors on one side only. But when you stand by the fire of the Father's love, it warms | + | MACHIVENTA MELCHIZEDEK: The campfires of your world whether on [[plain]] or [[forest]] |
− | through and through. The Father's flame is a flame that you may carry with you in your hearts no | + | warm their [[visitors]] on one side only. But when you stand by the [[fire]] of [[the Father]]'s [[love]], it [[warms]] |
− | matter how far you travel from your fuel source. You may share its warmth with all who you | + | through and through. [[The Father]]'s flame is a flame that you may carry with you in your [[hearts]] no |
− | encounter. As that flame transfers itself from one fire grand to another, so shall the Father's flame | + | matter how far you [[travel]] from your fuel source. You may [[share]] its warmth with all who you |
− | transfer itself from one heart to another. Nothing more is required from each of you than a | + | encounter. As that flame [[transfers]] itself from one fire grand to another, so shall [[the Father]]'s flame |
− | degree of proximity. We ask that you approach near enough to your neighbors that the Father's | + | transfer itself from one [[heart]] to another. Nothing more is required from each of you than a |
| + | [[degree]] of [[proximity]]. We ask that you approach near enough to your [[neighbors]] that [[the Father]]'s |
| flame is allowed to pass. | | flame is allowed to pass. |
− | The question arose at our last-week meeting about the meaning of the expression "make | + | |
| + | The [[question]] arose at our last-week [[meeting]] about the [[meaning]] of the [[expression]] "make |
| ready" I say to each of you that "make ready" means that you shall live your life so that upon | | ready" I say to each of you that "make ready" means that you shall live your life so that upon |
− | turning the next corner, you might encounter me, or the Maker, or the man Jesus, or the most | + | turning the next corner, you might encounter [[Machiventa|me]], or the Maker, or the man [[Jesus]], or the most |
− | remote stranger. Treat us equally, for you never know which one it will be. Make yourselves | + | remote [[stranger]]. Treat us equally, for you never know which one it will be. Make yourselves |
− | ready in that fashion and you will be ready to teach the word of the kingdom - pass it on to your | + | ready in that fashion and you will be ready to teach [[the word]] of [[the kingdom]] - pass it on to your |
− | brothers and sisters. I, Machiventa Melchizedek, say so. Put these words into action. Soon | + | [[brothers and sisters]]. I, [[Machiventa]] [[Melchizedek]], say so. Put these [[words]] into [[action]]. Soon enough we shall meet in just such a [[Manner|fashion]]. I bid you good night and I will leave you walking in |
− | enough we shall meet in just such a fashion. I bid you good night and I will leave you walking in | + | [[the Master]]'s footsteps. |
− | the Master's footsteps. | + | |
− | Yes, I will take a question. State your question. | + | Yes, I will take a [[question]]. State your question. |
− | JOAN: My question is: two have been identified and perhaps more in this group as potential | + | ===='''''[[Transmitting]]'''''==== |
− | receivers, is there any way that you can help us develop them, and soon, so that we can advance | + | JOAN: My question is: two have been [[identified]] and perhaps more in this group as [[potential]] |
− | our spiritual growth and our service to the kingdom? | + | [[TR|receivers]], is there any way that you can help us [[develop]] them, and soon, so that we can advance |
| + | our [[spiritual growth]] and our service to [[the kingdom]]? |
| | | |
− | MACHIVENTA MELCHIZEDEK: You must all show more bravery. You are overly concerned | + | MACHIVENTA MELCHIZEDEK: You must all show more [[bravery]]. You are overly concerned |
− | with being wrong. To us, this is somewhat humorous. We all make mistakes - especially you. | + | with being wrong. To us, this is somewhat [[humorous]]. We all make mistakes - especially you. |
− | What is the difference between a mistake made in the service of God and a mistake made in your | + | What is the [[difference]] between a mistake made in the [[service]] of [[God]] and a mistake made in your |
− | trivial planetary pursuits? When you hear our words, let them roll forth. Speak out. We rely | + | [[trivial]] planetary pursuits? When you hear our [[words]], let them roll forth. Speak out. We rely |
− | upon you to move forward from the point of inertia. So what if you make a mistake? You must | + | upon you to move forward from the [[point]] of [[inertia]]. So what if you make a mistake? You must |
− | get rolling forward in order for us to move this effort in some direction. Just blurt it out. Any of | + | get rolling forward in order for us to move this [[effort]] in some direction. Just blurt it out. Any of |
− | you are capable of performing in this fashion. This type of communication benefits from practice. | + | you are capable of [[performing]] in this fashion. This type of [[communication]] benefits from [[practice]]. |
− | When you say your prayers at home practice speaking aloud, and when you meet in your group | + | When you say your [[prayers]] at home practice [[speaking]] aloud, and when you meet in your group |
− | practice speaking aloud. I recommend that you spend 15 minutes out of your evening schedule at | + | practice speaking aloud. |
| + | |
| + | I recommend that you spend 15 minutes out of your evening schedule at |
| the regular group meetings for those who have not yet spoken. Make some attempt - it makes | | the regular group meetings for those who have not yet spoken. Make some attempt - it makes |
− | good practice. No one will scoff at you. Not all will be receiving the same identical message. | + | [[good]] [[practice]]. No one will scoff at you. Not all will be [[receiving]] the same identical [[message]]. |
− | Each of you is a palette. The great God above has planned for variation in this regard. If we | + | Each of you is a [[palette]]. The great [[God]] above has planned for variation in this regard. If we |
− | place the same notion in each mind that is here tonight, that notion will not necessarily come out, | + | place the same notion in each [[mind]] that is here tonight, that notion will not necessarily come out, |
− | in your language, identically. In fact, chances are that each version will be different. The system | + | in your [[language]], identically. In [[fact]], [[chances]] are that each version will be [[different]]. The system |
− | thrives on variety. Let us experiment with it then. I leave you. Farewell. | + | thrives on [[variety]]. Let us [[experiment]] with it then. I leave you. [[Farewell]]. |
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| ==Session 2== | | ==Session 2== |
| *April 6, 1992 | | *April 6, 1992 |
| ===Lesson=== | | ===Lesson=== |
− | WILL: Replace whatever thoughts of doubt you have with feelings of expectation. All that has | + | ===='''''[[Materialization]]'''''==== |
− | projected to be will become a part of the future. It is indeed difficult for humans who cannot see | + | WILL: Replace whatever [[thoughts]] of [[doubt]] you have with [[feelings]] of [[expectation]]. All that has |
− | what is ahead of them to have faith, but we can assure you that all is as it should be. You have | + | [[projected]] to be will become a [[part]] of the [[future]]. It is indeed [[difficult]] for [[humans]] who cannot see |
− | begun to doubt this whole process and, in so doing so, stand in jeopardy of losing the very thing | + | what is ahead of them to have [[faith]], but we can [[assure]] you that all is as it should be. |
− | of which you need so much work on - your faith in the Father and in your own future. You need | + | |
− | not be so troubled. It will all come to pass just as it has been given. Let us all have faith in the | + | You have |
− | future and the coming of Machiventa Melchizedek. | + | begun to [[doubt]] this whole [[process]] and, in so doing so, stand in [[jeopardy]] of losing the very thing |
− | There are surely those around you who share your doubt, for it is indeed difficult to imagine | + | of which you need so much [[work]] on - your [[faith]] in [[the Father]] and in your own [[future]]. You need |
− | such a phenomena. On a human level you think on such limited terms. If you cannot see | + | not be so troubled. It will all come to pass just as it has been given. Let us all have [[faith]] in the |
− | something, then it does not exist, but I tell you in the not to distant future there will come a time | + | [[future]] and the coming of [[Machiventa]] [[Melchizedek]]. |
− | when all men will see him, for he will walk aside them and teach in the name of the Father, the son | + | |
− | and the spirit. We have it on the highest authority that it is just is just a matter of days before all | + | There are surely those around you who [[share]] your [[doubt]], for it is indeed [[difficult]] to [[imagine]] |
− | will come to be. Spend not any more time gathering any more wasted energy about this. It | + | such a [[phenomena]]. On a [[human]] level you think on such [[limited]] terms. If you cannot see |
− | matters little about your speculation. All that matters is that it will be as has been foretold. Your | + | something, then it does not exist, but I tell you in the not to distant [[future]] there will come a time |
− | assignment as always is to wait, to study and participate in whatever projects you have been asked | + | when all men will see him, for he will walk aside them and teach in the name of [[the Father]], [[the Son]] |
− | to participate. You have much work to do and the more you can study now the more prepared | + | and [[the Spirit]]. We have it on the highest [[authority]] that it is just is just a matter of days before all |
| + | will come to be. Spend not any more time gathering any more wasted [[energy]] about this. It |
| + | matters little about your [[speculation]]. All that matters is that it will be as has been foretold. Your |
| + | assignment as always is to wait, to [[study]] and [[participate]] in whatever projects you have been asked |
| + | to [[participate]]. You have much [[work]] to do and the more you can [[study]] now the more [[prepared]] |
| you will be for what will be needed later on. | | you will be for what will be needed later on. |
− | We have active teachers throughout the world and avenues are opening up daily for more | + | ===='''''[[Transmitting]]'''''==== |
− | teachers to be received and more people to receive them. Many are being prepared for future | + | We have active [[teachers]] throughout the world and avenues are opening up daily for more |
− | service and many receivers are being counseled for receiving. It is not an easy to allow your mind | + | [[teachers]] to be [[received]] and more people to receive them. Many are being [[prepared]] for [[future]] |
− | to be taken over by a celestial. It takes much courage and faith. Meditation is important, but the | + | [[service]] and many receivers are being [[counseled]] for receiving. It is not an easy to allow your [[mind]] |
− | mind must be cleared of any and all interferences that would cloud the reception. Those of you | + | to be taken over by a [[celestial]]. It takes much [[courage]] and [[faith]]. [[Meditation]] is important, but the |
− | who are already having success realize how important this is, for you have been able successfully | + | [[mind]] must be cleared of any and all [[interferences]] that would cloud the [[reception]]. |
− | to remove the ego from all presentation. This is the ultimate goal, for without it the message will | + | Those of you who are already having [[success]] [[realize]] how important this is, for you have been able successfully |
− | never be pure. | + | to remove the [[ego]] from all presentation. This is the [[ultimate]] goal, for without it the [[message]] will |
− | There are times when the exact words will not come through. You must not be concerned | + | never be [[pure]]. |
− | with that. We are concerned with the message as a whole, not every little word. It matters little | + | |
− | whether the exact word is taken down, it is the concept that is most important. Try and think on | + | There are times when the exact [[words]] will not come through. You must not be concerned |
− | this the next time you are in prayer. What impression are you getting? What thoughts are coming | + | with that. We are concerned with the [[message]] as a whole, not every little [[word]]. It matters little |
− | to you that create a picture? Some of you are more visually oriented and thus will see your | + | whether the exact [[word]] is taken down, it is the [[concept]] that is most important. Try and [[think]] on |
− | impressions. Some are more audible and will, therefore, "hear" the words. For those of you who | + | this the next time you are in [[prayer]]. What [[impression]] are you getting? What [[thoughts]] are coming |
− | are impressionable, like the one receiving this message now, you will may be able to pick up exact | + | to you that create a [[picture]]? Some of you are more [[visually]] oriented and thus will see your |
− | words. This is rare, but we are trying harder every day to increase this avenue, for | + | [[impressions]]. Some are more audible and will, therefore, "hear" the [[words]]. For those of you who |
− | we find that in the long run this will be our most effective tool used to reach the most people. | + | are impressionable, like the one [[receiving]] this message now, you will may be able to pick up exact |
− | The more of you who have the ability to hear us exactly, the less chances for error. | + | [[words]]. This is rare, but we are trying harder every day to increase this avenue, for |
− | Rest assured that everything possible is being done on your behalf, all we ask is that you | + | we find that in the long run this will be our most [[effective]] [[tool]] used to reach the most people. The more of you who have the [[ability]] to hear us exactly, the less [[chances]] for [[error]]. |
− | continue trying. Leave the rest to us. Practice saying your prayers out loud and if you sense that | + | ===='''''[[Trust]]'''''==== |
− | other words are reaching you, say them and continue to say them until you sense a conscious | + | Rest [[assured]] that [[everything]] possible is being done on your behalf, all we ask is that you |
− | flow. You may not succeed at first but, with practice, we hope that you all will be able to | + | continue trying. Leave the rest to us. [[Practice]] saying your [[prayers]] out loud and if you sense that |
− | communicate with us. Please do not be frightened or alarmed. Only good can come of this. If | + | other [[words]] are reaching you, say them and continue to say them until you sense a [[conscious]] |
− | you do have success, continue trying and let the Father speak to you within the deepest recesses | + | [[flow]]. You may not succeed at first but, with [[practice]], we [[hope]] that you all will be able to |
− | of your mind. He is there with you through the Adjuster ready to impart any wisdom which He is | + | [[communicate]] with us. Please do not be frightened or alarmed. Only [[good]] can come of this. If you do have [[success]], continue trying and let [[the Father]] [[speak]] to you within the deepest recesses |
| + | of your [[mind]]. He is there with you through the [[Adjuster]] ready to impart any [[wisdom]] which He is |
| able. | | able. |
− | Call upon Him while He is near and He will bring you peace. Ask for His peace and He will | + | |
− | bring you forth upon the shore of a sea of bliss. Ask for guidance and He will guide you on the | + | Call upon Him while He is near and He will bring you [[peace]]. Ask for His peace and He will |
− | path of righteousness. Our Father is a God of love and He lets nothing befall His children that He | + | bring you forth upon the shore of a [[sea]] of [[bliss]]. Ask for [[guidance]] and He will guide you on the |
− | does not know about. Our Father is a Lord of peace and brings to you that which He spreads | + | [[path]] of [[righteousness]]. [[Our Father]] is a [[God]] of [[love]] and He lets nothing befall His [[children]] that He |
− | over all the earth - His love which has the ability to calm mens' souls and heal all wounds. | + | does not know about. [[Our Father]] is a Lord of [[peace]] and brings to you that which He spreads |
− | Our Father is a great God. Let us turn to Him in times of trouble and in times of peace, in | + | over all the [[earth]] - His [[love]] which has the [[ability]] to calm mens' [[souls]] and [[heal]] all [[wounds]]. |
− | times of hunger and in times of saturation, in times of love and in times of want, in time of | + | |
− | barrenness and in times of fulfillment. For every time in our lives when we have turned away from | + | [[Our Father]] is a great [[God]]. Let us turn to Him in times of [[trouble]] and in times of [[peace]], in |
− | the Father, we could have had an easier day, our nights could have been shortened and our years | + | times of [[hunger]] and in times of saturation, in times of [[love]] and in times of want, in time of |
− | could be lengthened upon the earth. Go in peace, spreading peace through the land. I greet you | + | barrenness and in times of [[fulfillment]]. For every time in our lives when we have turned away from |
− | in love. My love to you all. | + | [[the Father]], we could have had an easier day, our nights could have been shortened and our years |
− | Shalom. | + | could be lengthened upon the [[earth]]. Go in [[peace]], spreading peace through the land. |
| + | |
| + | I greet you |
| + | in [[love]]. My love to you all. |
| + | |
| + | [[Shalom]]. |
| + | |
| ==Session 3== | | ==Session 3== |
− | 04/08/92 Wednesday p.m., [Melchizedek's answer to Ron's concern upon the receipt of | + | 04/08/92 Wednesday p.m., [[Melchizedek]]'s answer to Ron's concern upon the receipt of |
− | contradictory information on the prospect of a Melchizedek mission materialization, which | + | [[contradictory]] [[information]] on the prospect of a Melchizedek mission [[materialization]], which |
− | information purported to derive from Rayson and Machiventa Melchizedek through the Malibu | + | information purported to derive from [[Rayson]] and [[Machiventa]] Melchizedek through the Malibu |
| group.] | | group.] |
| ===Lesson=== | | ===Lesson=== |
− | MACHIVENTA MELCHIZEDEK: Not long past were the days when you each felt isolated | + | ===='''''[[Materialization]]'''''==== |
− | from the life of the spirit, and that the pursuit of the Master's way was irrelevant -- inapplicable to | + | MACHIVENTA MELCHIZEDEK: Not long past were the days when you each felt [[isolated]] |
− | the setting of your modern secular society. Yet even Paul, the greatest teacher, was derided as a | + | from the life of the [[spirit]], and that the pursuit of [[the Master]]'s way was irrelevant -- inapplicable to |
− | kook, a mystic, for preaching the gospel of a kingdom that was not of this world. While your | + | the setting of your [[modern]] [[secular]] [[society]]. Yet even [[Paul, the Apostle|Paul]], the greatest [[teacher]], was derided as a |
− | present-day theories of power and societal role are vastly changed from those of the ancient | + | kook, a [[mystic]], for [[preaching]] the [[gospel]] of a kingdom that was not of this world. |
− | world, in fact the people are no more nor less concerned with the unending puzzle of the proper | + | |
− | method to incorporate spiritual concerns with the implacable demands of the material life. You | + | While your present-day [[theories]] of [[power]] and [[societal]] role are vastly changed from those of the [[ancient]] |
− | are not so different from those people. The wind still blows from the west to the east, and the | + | world, in [[fact]] the people are no more nor less concerned with the unending [[puzzle]] of the proper |
− | grains of sand still pelt the goatherds, who seek only shelter and a cool drink of clear water before | + | [[method]] to incorporate [[spiritual]] concerns with the implacable demands of the [[material]] life. You |
− | returning to the struggle. | + | are not so [[different]] from those people. The [[wind]] still blows from the west to the east, and the |
− | Now I, Machiventa Melchizedek, propose to walk among you as a citizen of the realm, my | + | grains of sand still pelt the [[Shepherd|goatherds]], who seek only [[shelter]] and a cool drink of [[clear]] [[water]] before |
− | teaching and example to inspire you and all your fellows to listen to God's voice within, and heed. | + | returning to the [[struggle]]. |
− | I have said only days ago to prepare yourselves, for you do not know when the moment will | + | |
− | arrive that the rounding of a corner will bring us face to face; that the Father desires that you | + | Now I, [[Machiventa]] [[Melchizedek]], [[propose]] to walk among you as a [[citizen]] of the realm, my |
| + | teaching and [[example]] to [[inspire]] you and all your fellows to [[listen]] to [[God]]'s [[voice]] within, and heed. |
| + | I have said only days ago to [[prepare]] yourselves, for you do not know when the [[moment]] will |
| + | arrive that the rounding of a corner will bring us [[face]] to face; that [[the Father]] [[desires]] that you |
| ready yourself by comporting yourselves exactly the same whether you should encounter myself | | ready yourself by comporting yourselves exactly the same whether you should encounter myself |
− | or Michael or some other stranger in such an event. But you have taken a side road, and | + | or [[Michael]] or some other [[stranger]] in such an [[event]]. But you have taken a side road, and |
− | concentrated on whether I will arrive today, or later, or at all. I say to you all that I am already | + | [[concentrated]] on whether I will arrive today, or later, or at all. I say to you all that I am already |
− | here, but within days of your time I will take up the form of human flesh of this planet -- long | + | here, but within days of your time I will take up the form of [[human]] [[flesh]] of this [[planet]] -- long |
− | familiar to me -- in the company of my compatriots and numerous volunteers of the heavenly | + | familiar to me -- in the company of my compatriots and numerous [[volunteers]] of the [[Planetary government|heavenly |
− | administration. I will not address questions about the precise moment of our mission's revelation, | + | administration]]. |
− | nor questions about conflicting views of human interpretation. Such speculations are merely | + | |
| + | I will not address [[questions]] about the precise [[moment]] of our [[mission]]'s [[revelation]], |
| + | nor questions about [[conflicting]] views of [[human]] [[interpretation]]. Such [[speculations]] are merely |
| embellishments to an unproductive detour. I say to you again: Make yourselves ready, for | | embellishments to an unproductive detour. I say to you again: Make yourselves ready, for |
− | Michael has determined an opportunity and, in accord with the Father's will, suggested that our | + | [[Michael]] has determined an [[opportunity]] and, in [[accord]] with [[the Father]]'s will, suggested that our |
− | work begin in earnest, and his suggestion has the force of higher law. | + | work begin in [[earnest]], and his suggestion has the [[force]] of higher law. |
| In days you will see me. In days I will serve you in new and unexpected ways. In days will the | | In days you will see me. In days I will serve you in new and unexpected ways. In days will the |
− | lost and disenchanted have new purpose in life. And in days shall we set about, clearing the blight | + | lost and disenchanted have new [[purpose]] in life. And in days shall we set about, [[Healing|clearing]] the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blight blight] |
− | from the good name of this planet, which the Heavenly Father has blessed with so many wondrous | + | from the [[good]] name of this [[planet]], which the [[Heavenly Father]] has [[blessed]] with so many [[wondrous]] |
− | amenities and fine specimens of human potential. The cosmos disputes waste, and the Father has | + | amenities and fine specimens of [[human]] [[potential]]. |
− | willed that no world shall be relegated to the ash heap of history. | + | |
− | In ages past I came to your world as an Emergency Son. In days I will take up my duties once | + | The [[cosmos]] disputes [[waste]], and [[the Father]] has |
− | again, this time as a Rescue Son, for I am sworn to uphold He Who Upholds All Things. I am but | + | willed that no world shall be relegated to the ash heap of [[history]]. |
− | one of His servants, and He has blessed me with an opportunity to demonstrate my devotion to | + | In [[ages]] [[past]] I came to your world as an [[93:0 Machiventa Melchizedek|Emergency Son]]. In days I will take up my [[duties]] once |
− | His service. We shall set about His work in concert, you and I, and make this hallowed ground -- | + | again, this time as a [[Rescue]] Son, for I am sworn to uphold He Who Upholds All Things. I am but |
− | fit for Michael to rest his head upon. | + | one of His servants, and He has [[blessed]] me with an [[opportunity]] to [[demonstrate]] my [[devotion]] to |
− | The king comes. Let us be about his proper business. My tattoo stirs your hearts. You are | + | His [[service]]. We shall set about His [[work]] in [[concert]], you and I, and make this hallowed ground -- |
− | about to inherit your birthright. | + | fit for [[Michael]] to rest his head upon. |
| + | The [[king]] comes. Let us be about his proper [[business]]. My [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tattoo tattoo] stirs your [[hearts]]. You are |
| + | about to [[inherit]] your birthright. |
| + | |
| ==Session 4== | | ==Session 4== |
| *APRIL 12, 1992 | | *APRIL 12, 1992 |
| ===Lesson=== | | ===Lesson=== |
− | WILL: The love of God rains down from Paradise on all of the worlds of time and space, on | + | WILL: The [[love]] of [[God]] rains down from [[Paradise]] on all of [[the worlds]] of [[time and space]], on |
− | those worlds both inhabited and uninhabited. God's love penetrates all of the shadowed spaces | + | those worlds both inhabited and uninhabited. [[God]]'s [[love]] penetrates all of the [[shadowed]] spaces |
− | and pervades all. Good evening to you all, my friends and students. I welcome our | + | and pervades all. |
− | communication. I am your teacher, Will, who loves you. You have not had an opportunity to ask | + | |
− | questions for quite some time. Tonight I would like to ask you to pose your questions on the | + | Good evening to you all, my [[friends]] and [[students]]. I [[welcome]] our |
− | topic of responsibility upon which topic I will have some words to say in advance. | + | [[communication]]. I am your [[teacher]], Will, who [[loves]] you. You have not had an [[opportunity]] to ask |
− | We have spoken much about how we would like your dealings to develop between yourself | + | questions for quite some time. Tonight I would like to ask you to pose your [[questions]] on the |
− | and your brothers and sisters, those known and unknown. We have touched on the topic in some | + | topic of [[responsibility]] upon which topic I will have some [[words]] to say in advance. |
− | detail about how a thought adjuster is active in each person. The adjuster fragment is only | + | ===='''''[[Thought Adjusters]]'''''==== |
− | capable of living in the present, not the future, and not the past and in order for you to | + | We have [[spoken]] much about how we would like your dealings to [[develop]] between yourself |
− | communicate well with the adjuster, by thought or deed, it is necessary for you also to live in the | + | and your [[brothers and sisters]], those known and [[unknown]]. We have [[touched]] on the [[topic]] in some |
− | eternal present. When you live in the present, you are living much closer to the knife edge for | + | detail about how a [[thought adjuster]] is active in each person. The [[adjuster]] fragment is only |
− | things happen spontaneously. We have also developed to some extent the concept that the | + | capable of living in the [[present]], not the [[future]], and not the [[past]] and in order for you to |
− | adjuster is active in every person and the same rules hold for others whether those rules are | + | [[communicate]] well with the [[adjuster]], by [[thought]] or deed, it is [[necessary]] for you also to live in the |
− | known or unknown, but that the ideal contact between two humans on this planet is for those two | + | [[eternal]] present. When you live in the [[present]], you are living much closer to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleeding_edge knife edge] for |
− | humans living in the present and following closely the adjuster's leading meet face to face and deal | + | [[things]] happen [[spontaneously]]. |
− | with each other spontaneously in truth, love and trust. When such an event occurs, there is no | + | ===='''''[[Communication]]'''''==== |
− | way to estimate the results which are possible. For when God mind meets God mind, great things | + | We have also [[developed]] to some extent the [[concept]] that the |
− | can happen. That is the ideal situation. All of us know that the fact is that the ideal happens | + | [[adjuster]] is active in every [[person]] and the same rules hold for others whether those rules are |
− | rarely and most human interactions fall well short of this ideal. This leaves each of you with the | + | known or [[unknown]], but that the [[ideal]] contact between [[two]] [[humans]] on [[this planet]] is for those two |
− | puzzling question of what your responsibilities actually are when you are clearly incapable of | + | humans living in the [[present]] and following closely the [[adjuster]]'s [[leading]] meet [[face]] to face and deal |
− | estimating the preparedness or receptiveness of the other party and also when you are in fact | + | with each other [[spontaneously]] in [[truth]], [[love]] and [[trust]]. When such an [[event]] occurs, there is no |
− | unsure where you stand with God at any particular moment. | + | way to estimate the results which are possible. For when [[God]] mind meets God mind, great things |
− | It is easy for us to dispose of your side of the equation. Your personal relationship with God | + | can happen. That is the [[ideal]] situation. |
− | is what this movement is all about. You already know more than you could possibly put into | + | |
− | action. There is nothing for it except practice and I am gratified to see that each of you engages | + | All of us know that the [[fact]] is that the [[ideal]] happens |
| + | rarely and most human [[interactions]] fall well short of this [[ideal]]. This leaves each of you with the |
| + | [[puzzling]] [[question]] of what your [[responsibilities]] actually are when you are clearly incapable of |
| + | estimating the [[preparedness]] or receptiveness of the other party and also when you are in [[fact]] |
| + | unsure where you stand with [[God]] at any particular moment.It is easy for us to dispose of your side of the [[equation]]. Your [[personal]] [[relationship]] with [[God]] |
| + | is what [[Teaching Mission|this movement]] is all about. You already know more than you could possibly put into |
| + | [[action]]. There is nothing for it except [[practice]] and I am gratified to see that each of you [[engages]] |
| in such a practice from time to time. | | in such a practice from time to time. |
− | Our topic tonight is about your responsibility towards the other party. What then are your | + | ===='''''[[Responsibility]]'''''==== |
− | responsibilities? In our view, you are not responsible for how the other party reacts to this | + | Our [[topic]] tonight is about your [[responsibility]] towards the other party. What then are your |
− | prospect of direct and unguarded communication with another human nor how they should react | + | [[responsibilities]]? In our view, you are not responsible for how the other party [[reacts]] to this |
− | to the presence of the almighty Father in you. We think that they should naturally find such | + | prospect of direct and unguarded [[communication]] with another [[human]] nor how they should react |
| + | to the [[presence]] of the [[Thought Adjuster|almighty Father]] in you. We think that they should [[naturally]] find such |
| occasion tantalizing but that is not always the case. On occasion, your fellows may shrink from | | occasion tantalizing but that is not always the case. On occasion, your fellows may shrink from |
− | such contact. They may be confused by such contact. They may find it irritable or an intrusion | + | such [[contact]]. They may be [[confused]] by such contact. They may find it [[irritable]] or an intrusion |
− | upon their normal thought patterns and habits of association. What then is your responsibility to | + | upon their [[normal]] [[thought]] [[patterns]] and [[habits]] of association. What then is your [[responsibility]] to |
− | your opposite party in such event? Press forward as we have said before. Bare your chest. Do | + | your opposite party in such [[event]]? |
− | not allow their unreceptiveness or natural human caution to cause you to dampen your enthusiasm | + | |
− | to doing the Father's important work. We trust that the Father is right in this ministry which He | + | Press forward as we have said before. Bare your [[Heart|chest]]. Do |
− | has reserved for Himself. It is easy for us on the outside to see it is the ministry that is not | + | not allow their unreceptiveness or [[natural]] human [[caution]] to cause you to dampen your [[enthusiasm]] |
− | without problems. The chief problem, of course, being the unwillingness or the stubbornness, or | + | to doing [[the Father]]'s important work. We [[trust]] that the Father is right in this [[ministry]] which He |
− | the ignorance of the humans towards whom this ministry is aimed. But those are just the normal | + | has reserved for Himself. It is easy for us on the outside to see it is the [[ministry]] that is not |
− | working problems of dealing with humans. It is no different on other planets. Even on the | + | without [[problems]]. The chief problem, of course, being the unwillingness or the [[stubbornness]], or |
− | advanced planets, humans still have a natural tendency towards truculence, aggressiveness, | + | the [[ignorance]] of the humans towards whom this [[ministry]] is aimed. But those are just the normal |
− | stubbornness and independent thinking. It is very difficult for any of you to imagine something | + | working [[problems]] of dealing with [[humans]]. It is no [[different]] on other [[planets]]. |
− | seriously greater than yourselves. Typically, your notion of God amounts to little more than | + | |
− | yourself glorified but the great God is much more than you could possibly imagine. He who hung | + | Even on the |
− | the stars has powers that not even we know of. | + | [[Light and Life|advanced planets]], humans still have a natural [[tendency]] towards [[Cruelty|truculence]], [[aggressiveness]], |
− | You are not responsible for accommodating yourself to the exact frame of reference of your | + | [[stubbornness]] and [[independent]] [[thinking]]. It is very [[difficult]] for any of you to [[imagine]] something |
− | listener or your opposite number in any human to human meeting. Just as we challenge you, so | + | seriously greater than yourselves. Typically, your notion of [[God]] amounts to little more than |
− | we recommend that you challenge people. Yet we wish for you to challenge them with notions | + | yourself [[glorified]] but the great God is much more than you could possibly imagine. He who hung the [[stars]] has [[powers]] that not even we know of. |
− | that are rooted in their own understanding so that before talking, you must do some listening. | + | |
− | You should do as the master did. Ask questions not to gain information, but to elicit | + | You are not [[responsible]] for accommodating yourself to the exact [[frame of reference]] of your |
− | understanding. Draw out your opposite number through the use of your questions. Find out | + | [[listener]] or your opposite number in any human to human meeting. Just as we [[challenge]] you, so |
− | what the other person thinks. Particularly, you should find out how they feel about things which | + | we recommend that you challenge people. Yet we [[wish]] for you to challenge them with notions |
− | is even more important with most humans in their conscious thoughts. Their conscious thoughts | + | that are [[rooted]] in their own [[understanding]] so that before talking, you must do some [[listening]]. |
− | are often times poorly composed and inarticulate but all have feelings. Therefore, endeavor to | + | You should do as [[the master]] did. Ask [[questions]] not to gain [[information]], but to elicit |
− | challenge them with the highest possible interpretation of their own present concepts. Use their | + | [[understanding]]. Draw out your opposite number through the use of your [[questions]]. Find out |
− | thoughts to compel them to further enlightenment. | + | what the other person [[thinks]]. Particularly, you should find out how they [[feel]] about things which |
− | You are not responsible for the effect of your touch offered in healing or in friendly | + | is even more important with most [[humans]] in their [[conscious]] [[thoughts]]. Their conscious thoughts |
− | communication. One of the unfortunate side effects of your extremely independent and | + | are often times poorly composed and inarticulate but all have [[feelings]]. Therefore, endeavor to |
− | individualized societal values is discomfort with human contact, physical contact. Many people, | + | [[challenge]] them with the highest possible [[interpretation]] of their own present [[concepts]]. Use their |
− | even those among the membership of this group, have had unpleasant offensive or damaging | + | [[thoughts]] to compel them to further [[enlightenment]]. |
− | human physical contacts. Yet we say to you that you are not responsible for the reaction of the | + | |
− | other person. If you touch them honestly and lovingly and fondly, it is their business as to how | + | You are not [[responsible]] for the [[effect]] of your [[touch]] offered in [[healing]] or in friendly |
− | they shall react to such information. Some will be overloaded, others surprised, perhaps made | + | [[communication]]. One of the unfortunate side effects of your extremely [[independent]] and |
| + | individualized societal [[values]] is discomfort with human [[contact]], [[physical]] contact. Many people, |
| + | even those among the membership of this [[group]], have had unpleasant [[offensive]] or damaging |
| + | human [[physical]] [[contacts]]. Yet we say to you that you are not [[responsible]] for the [[reaction]] of the |
| + | other [[person]]. If you [[touch]] them [[honestly]] and lovingly and fondly, it is their [[business]] as to how |
| + | they shall react to such [[information]]. Some will be overloaded, others [[surprised]], perhaps made |
| uncomfortable and, in certain cases, the other party may feel panic at the prospect of human | | uncomfortable and, in certain cases, the other party may feel panic at the prospect of human |
− | contact in this fashion. But you are not personally responsible for how they react. Your | + | contact in this [[Manner|fashion]]. But you are not personally [[responsible]] for how they react. Your |
− | responsibility is discharged and you have honestly allowed yourself to serve as a conduit for the | + | responsibility is discharged and you have [[honestly]] allowed yourself to serve as a conduit for [[the Father]]'s [[cosmic]] [[love]] and the spirit of brotherhood and sisterhood which should exist among all |
− | Father's cosmic love and the spirit of brotherhood and sisterhood which should exist among all | + | people. |
− | people. You are not responsible for the things that people do and say with the words and | + | |
− | thoughts that you have shared with them. Many are the opportunities for this to misinterpret or | + | You are not [[responsible]] for the [[things]] that people do and say with the [[words]] and |
− | to recall incorrectly or to misunderstand the elementary meaning of the words which you offer | + | [[thoughts]] that you have shared with them. Many are the [[opportunities]] for this to misinterpret or |
− | them in the spirit of brotherhood. It is like passing them a tool. It is not your responsibility how | + | to recall incorrectly or to misunderstand the elementary [[meaning]] of the [[words]] which you offer |
− | they employ that tool. Your responsibility is to distribute as many tools as possible. The product | + | them in the spirit of brotherhood. It is like passing them a [[tool]]. It is not your [[responsibility]] how |
− | is theirs. The opportunity is yours. You are not responsible for the effect that an awakening of | + | they employ that tool. Your [[responsibility]] is to [[distribute]] as many tools as possible. The product |
− | the power of spiritual beneficence may have in people's family or marital relationships. Each | + | is theirs. The [[opportunity]] is yours. |
− | person in this life is building the value of that life in every passing moment. The best way for each | + | |
− | of you to conduct your lives is to see each moment as the next opportunity to begin adhering to | + | You are not [[responsible]] for the [[effect]] that an [[awakening]] of |
− | the Father's love. The moment yet to come is the next best opportunity to adhere to the Father's | + | the [[power]] of [[spiritual]] [[beneficence]] may have in people's [[family]] or [[Marriage|marital relationships]]. Each |
− | love. There is no profit to be gained in putting off the Father's good work. Just as Tuesday is | + | person in this life is building the [[value]] of that life in every passing [[moment]]. The best way for each |
| + | of you to conduct your lives is to see each [[moment]] as the next opportunity to begin adhering to |
| + | [[the Father]]'s [[love]]. The moment yet to come is the next best [[opportunity]] to [[adhere]] to the Father's |
| + | love. There is no [[profit]] to be gained in putting off [[the Father]]'s [[good]] [[work]]. Just as Tuesday is |
| better than Wednesday and Monday better than Tuesday, right now is much better than any other | | better than Wednesday and Monday better than Tuesday, right now is much better than any other |
− | time. To live in the Father's love and light brings a certain kind of power to a human's life. It | + | time. |
− | changes all relationships. Nothing in life will ever be the same. This is occasionally disturbing to | + | |
− | people's marriage partners. Apparently nearly always to their adolescent children and typically | + | To live in [[the Father]]'s [[love]] and [[light]] brings a certain kind of [[power]] to a human's life. It |
− | noticeable to their friends and companions, but like most things involving faith, they all have a | + | [[changes]] all [[relationships]]. Nothing in life will ever be the same. This is occasionally [[disturbing]] to |
− | way of working out for the best. Therefore there is no way that you can be responsible for the | + | people's [[marriage]] [[partners]]. Apparently nearly always to their [[adolescent]] [[children]] and typically |
− | effect of your words and deeds upon some other person's relationship with third parties. | + | noticeable to their [[friends]] and [[companions]], but like most things involving [[faith]], they all have a |
− | There is a practically infinite list of things in this life for which you are not responsible. We | + | way of working out for the best. Therefore there is no way that you can be [[responsible]] for the |
− | don't have enough time tonight to cover all the things in which you are not responsible, but I think | + | [[effect]] of your [[words]] and deeds upon some other person's [[relationship]] with third parties. |
| + | |
| + | There is a practically infinite list of things in this life for which you are not [[responsible]]. We |
| + | don't have enough time tonight to cover all the [[things]] in which you are not [[responsible]], but I [[think]] |
| that those are the major things. Probably the things that would come up most often if you should | | that those are the major things. Probably the things that would come up most often if you should |
− | trouble yourselves to think about the repercussions of this modest ministry. No matter what it is | + | trouble yourselves to [[think]] about the [[repercussions]] of this [[modest]] [[ministry]]. No matter what it is |
− | that you are not responsible for, there is no changing those things for which you are ultimately | + | that you are not [[responsible]] for, there is no changing those things for which you are ultimately |
− | responsible for. To feel the Father, the God of heaven, alive and active within each of you saying, | + | [[responsible]] for. |
− | "This is the way" and to share that joy, that stimulation, that lives in the eternal present with your | + | |
− | brothers and sisters as if Jesus of Nazareth was standing by your side and, with your every act, | + | To feel [[the Father]], the [[God]] of heaven, alive and [[active]] within each of you saying, |
− | you intended to demonstrate to him the perfection of your understanding of his teachings. That | + | "This is the way" and to [[share]] that [[joy]], that [[stimulation]], that lives in the [[eternal]] [[present]] with your |
− | you allow yourself to be the connection, the focus point to which the paradise Father's love flows | + | [[brothers and sisters]] as if [[Jesus]] of [[Nazareth]] was standing by your side and, with your every [[act]], |
− | directly from Him through you to every person you meet and, lastly, that you do so in the most | + | you intended to [[demonstrate]] to him the [[perfection]] of your [[understanding]] of his teachings. That |
− | sincere manner without unduly tarnishing the seriousness and sacredness of this mission. That is | + | you allow yourself to be the [[connection]], the [[Focal Point|focus point]] to which the [[Universal Father|paradise Father]]'s love [[flows]] |
− | my lesson for you tonight. Questions? Let us open the floor. | + | directly from Him through you to every [[person]] you meet and, lastly, that you do so in the most |
− | TOM: Will, this is Tom. Are we to be more aggressive in striking up conversations with people, | + | [[sincere]] [[manner]] without unduly tarnishing the seriousness and [[sacredness]] of this [[mission]]. That is |
− | like I deal with the public every day, and try to move the conversations in directions that might | + | my lesson for you tonight. [[Questions]]? Let us open the floor. |
− | prove positive, or we just supposed to--just answer that. | + | ===Dialogue=== |
− | WILL: Until only a few short moons ago, your lives were concerned only with your private path | + | TOM: Will, this is Tom. Are we to be more [[aggressive]] in striking up [[conversations]] with people, |
− | and virtually nothing was thought about interpersonal spiritual development. Look how far we | + | like I deal with the [[public]] every day, and try to move the conversations in directions that might |
− | have traveled now. You ask me a question like this. First, I will tell you the policy answer. The | + | prove [[positive]], or we just supposed to--just answer that. |
− | policy is every occasion is an occasion to do God's work. Now, Thomas, in your case, I think | + | |
− | you should pursue every opportunity in the spiritual sense to the extent that you feel comfortable | + | WILL: Until only a few short moons ago, your lives were concerned only with your [[private]] [[path]] |
− | with it and would not feel foolish relating that exchange with your friends and colleagues. Always | + | and virtually nothing was [[thought]] about interpersonal [[spiritual]] [[development]]. Look how far we |
− | keep in mind when troubling questions like these arise, how the Master Jesus dealt with such | + | have traveled now. You ask me a question like this. |
− | opportunities. He was crafty, he was sly and yet he was perfectly honest and straightforward at | + | |
− | the same time. He developed a technique to look into the other person's heart without being | + | First, I will tell you the [[policy]] answer. The |
− | ensnared in many superficial ideas and feelings. He went simply and directly to the heart of the | + | policy is every occasion is an occasion to do [[God]]'s [[work]]. Now, Thomas, in your case, I think |
− | matter. I realize that there may not be an immediately obvious connection between the repair of | + | you should pursue every [[opportunity]] in the [[spiritual]] sense to the extent that you [[feel]] [[comfortable]] |
− | time pieces and the Father's presence in each of us but you might begin calculating some ideas. | + | with it and would not feel [[foolish]] relating that exchange with your [[friends]] and [[colleagues]]. Always |
− | You might make a general remark upon the topic of why you enjoy working in this field. Do you | + | keep in [[mind]] when troubling questions like these arise, how [[the Master]] [[Jesus]] dealt with such |
− | find it rewarding? The very act of repairing the machine of linear time has caused you to | + | [[opportunities]]. He was crafty, he was sly and yet he was perfectly [[honest]] and straightforward at |
− | contemplate the infinite. People expect watchmakers to be kind of kooky that way. You should | + | the [[same time]]. He [[developed]] a [[technique]] to look into the other [[person]]'s [[heart]] without being |
− | deliver them the service that they have come to expect. Is there another part to your question? | + | ensnared in many [[superficial]] [[ideas]] and [[feelings]]. He went [[simply]] and directly to the [[heart]] of the |
− | JUDY: Will, this is Judy. I was just wondering - maybe this is not a responsibility question, but | + | matter. |
− | one of prudence - what is your advice about telling people of the events to come about the | + | |
− | Melchizedeks? | + | I [[realize]] that there may not be an immediately obvious [[connection]] between the repair of |
− | WILL: People hear many predictions in the course of daily life. Almost none of them come true. | + | time pieces and [[the Father]]'s [[presence]] in each of us but you might begin calculating some [[ideas]]. |
− | Fortunately, it is the nature of people that they simply do not remember all of the predictions to | + | You might make a general remark upon the [[topic]] of why you enjoy working in this field. Do you |
− | which they are subjected. If you predict such an event to them and it happens to come true within | + | find it rewarding? The very [[act]] of repairing the [[machine]] of [[linear]] time has caused you to |
− | 24 hours, they will think you are brilliant, but if they pay serious attention to you, they probably | + | [[contemplate]] the [[infinite]]. People expect [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watchmakers watchmakers] to be kind of kooky that way. You should |
− | won't believe you. This business of the Melchizedek arrival is something we must all wait on. | + | deliver them the service that they have come to [[expect]]. Is there another part to your [[question]]? |
− | There is nothing for us to do at the moment but to have faith. Those who have faith will not be | + | |
− | overly troubled by this. Those without faith will have the difficult contrary life experience that | + | JUDY: Will, this is Judy. I was just [[wondering]] - maybe this is not a [[responsibility]] question, but |
− | that situation lends itself to. I think that there is profit though in the suggestion of the possibility. | + | one of [[prudence]] - what is your [[advice]] about telling people of the [[events]] to come about the |
− | It is one of those kinds of hypothetical questions that people take rather seriously. People have | + | [[Melchizedeks]]? |
− | difficulty with living their religion, but I think that the concept of another coming...it is just | + | |
− | provocative enough to begin stirring some of those long forgotten memories. I see profit in that. | + | WILL: People hear many [[predictions]] in the course of daily life. Almost none of them come true. |
| + | Fortunately, it is the [[nature]] of people that they [[simply]] do not remember all of the [[predictions]] to |
| + | which they are subjected. If you predict such an [[event]] to them and it happens to come true within |
| + | 24 hours, they will think you are [[brilliant]], but if they pay serious [[attention]] to you, they probably |
| + | won't believe you. This [[business]] of the [[Melchizedek]] [[Materialization|arrival]] is something we must all wait on. |
| + | There is nothing for us to do at the [[moment]] but to have [[faith]]. Those who have faith will not be |
| + | overly troubled by this. Those without [[faith]] will have the [[difficult]] contrary life [[experience]] that |
| + | that situation lends itself to. |
| + | |
| + | I [[think]] that there is [[profit]] though in the suggestion of the [[possibility]]. |
| + | It is one of those kinds of [[hypothetical]] questions that people take rather seriously. People have |
| + | [[difficulty]] with living their [[religion]], but I think that the [[concept]] of another coming...it is just |
| + | provocative enough to begin stirring some of those long forgotten [[memories]]. I see profit in that. |
| + | ===='''''[[Stillness]]'''''==== |
| Another question? | | Another question? |
− | HAL: Will, this is Hal. I guess I have a couple of questions. First, we had the occasion to meet a | + | HAL: Will, this is Hal. I guess I have a couple of [[questions]]. First, we had the occasion to meet a |
− | Chinese man who is a teacher of the Chinese believers who attend a baptist church and his wife | + | Chinese man who is a teacher of the Chinese believers who attend a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_baptist baptist church] and his [[wife]] |
− | apparently has some sort of a serious disorder. I am not sure if it is a nervous disorder or it is | + | apparently has some sort of a serious disorder. I am not sure if it is a [[nervous]] disorder or it is |
− | emotional or psychological in origin and HeYu and I have been thinking about her quite a bit, I | + | [[emotional]] or [[psychological]] in origin and HeYu and I have been [[thinking]] about her quite a bit, I |
− | would see her a couple of times when I would go into the silence and so we both had the idea of | + | would see her a couple of times when I would go into the [[silence]] and so we both had the [[idea]] of |
− | contacting him indirectly through another party and suggesting that she might want to practice the | + | contacting him indirectly through another party and suggesting that she might want to [[practice]] the |
− | silence at the same time that we both go into the silence each day. That is once in the morning | + | [[silence]] at the [[same time]] that we both go into the [[silence]] each day. That is once in the [[morning]] |
| and again in the afternoon, that she might find benefit in doing that. Does that sound like a good | | and again in the afternoon, that she might find benefit in doing that. Does that sound like a good |
| suggestion to you and there is a second part to the question but maybe you can address that first. | | suggestion to you and there is a second part to the question but maybe you can address that first. |
− | WILL: I am aware that many people draw solace from the idea of group meditations and | + | |
− | simultaneous meditations. My perspective on this is somewhat different than yours. I understand | + | WILL: I am [[aware]] that many people draw [[solace]] from the [[idea]] of group [[meditations]] and |
− | that people would be soothed and feel more powerful by the purely human telepathic | + | [[simultaneous]] meditations. My [[perspective]] on this is somewhat different than yours. I [[understand]] |
− | communication achieved by simultaneous meditation even at remote physical locations but, from | + | that people would be soothed and feel more powerful by the purely human [[telepathic]] |
− | my perspective, it looks as though you have a cable to the largest power station ever made and I | + | [[communication]] achieved by simultaneous meditation even at remote [[physical]] locations but, from |
− | am wondering whether turning on three or four lights at the same time will be enough. Each | + | my [[perspective]], it looks as though you have a cable to the largest [[power]] station ever made and I |
− | person needs to develop their relationship with the Father. The Father stands above all religions. | + | am [[wondering]] whether turning on three or four lights at the same time will be enough. Each |
− | He will not be swayed by petitions or sacrifice. He will not be rubbed down by dogmas and | + | [[person]] needs to develop their [[relationship]] with [[the Father]]. The Father stands above all [[religions]]. |
− | doctrines. It is a help to people to be educated in the fundamentals of meditation and stillness but | + | He will not be swayed by [[petitions]] or [[sacrifice]]. He will not be rubbed down by [[dogmas]] and |
− | there is such variety in the actual performance of stillness that I do not think that there is any | + | [[doctrines]]. It is a help to people to be educated in the fundamentals of [[meditation]] and [[stillness]] but |
− | particular technique that will work for everyone or anyone. I recommend that you try the | + | there is such variety in the actual [[performance]] of [[stillness]] that I do not think that there is any |
− | technique that you suggest but I think that all such techniques are temporary stepping stones. It is | + | particular [[technique]] that will work for everyone or anyone. |
− | the beginning of these efforts that is difficult. The beginning is the first hurtle but still is not the | + | |
− | only hurtle. Shortly following the beginning, comes the impediment of doubt, then immediately | + | I recommend that you try the |
− | after doubt, comes the impediment of steadfast practice. I realize that this is a rather circumspect | + | [[technique]] that you suggest but I [[think]] that all such techniques are temporary stepping stones. It is |
− | answer to your question but I see it as a transitory issue. There is no one best path to the Father. | + | the beginning of these [[efforts]] that is difficult. The beginning is the first hurdle but still is not the |
− | Any path will do. Let us hear the second half of your question. | + | only hurdle. Shortly following the beginning, comes the impediment of [[doubt]], then immediately |
− | HAL: Is it possible that this contact will lead to further contacts with a Chinese bible study group | + | after doubt, comes the impediment of [[steadfast]] [[practice]]. I [[realize]] that this is a rather circumspect |
− | and maybe to the general Chinese christian community and I think we have all been having | + | answer to your question but I see it as a transitory issue. There is no one best [[path]] to [[the Father]]. Any path will do. |
− | thoughts about how to relate ourselves to the church and particularly how to relate ourselves to | + | |
− | the atonement doctrine which is central to the belief system of many people, and I am not really | + | Let us hear the second half of your question. |
− | sure how to relate my own ministry to that and yet I have felt that these contacts with the Chinese | + | ===='''''[[Evangelism]]'''''==== |
− | believing community has perhaps been an arrangement. I guess I would ask if you have any | + | HAL: Is it possible that this [[contact]] will lead to further contacts with a Chinese [[bible]] [[study]] group |
− | comments that would illuminate or suggest wise approaches to people for whom the atonement | + | and maybe to the general Chinese [[christian]] [[community]] and I [[think]] we have all been having |
− | doctrine and other ideas may be important. | + | [[thoughts]] about how to relate ourselves to the [[church]] and particularly how to relate ourselves to |
− | WILL: I have no remarks on whether your connection with that community are prearranged. Of | + | the [[atonement]] [[doctrine]] which is central to the [[belief]] system of many people, and I am not really |
− | course. There are two things to keep in mind with this kind of contact. The first is that people | + | sure how to relate my own [[ministry]] to that and yet I have felt that these [[contacts]] with the Chinese |
− | rarely make themselves available for life in a foreign society without being unhappy with their own | + | believing [[community]] has perhaps been an arrangement. I guess I would ask if you have any |
− | society in some fundamental way. The second important factor is never forget that people will be | + | comments that would [[illuminate]] or suggest wise approaches to people for whom the [[atonement]] |
− | drawn to you. The degree to which you go to them with the message is the precise measure of | + | [[doctrine]] and other [[ideas]] may be important. |
− | your failure. These fundamentalist churches have built their power on their ability to answer | + | |
− | every question based on some interpretation of the holy scripture. We, here, gathered in this | + | WILL: I have no remarks on whether your [[connection]] with that [[community]] are prearranged. Of |
− | room and those watching from above are not bound by scripture. We are bound by the stream of | + | course. There are two [[things]] to keep in [[mind]] with this kind of [[contact]]. |
− | love that flows from the Father. Our duty is to spread love about, not to correct mistaken | + | *The first is that people rarely make themselves available for life in a foreign [[society]] without being unhappy with their own [[society]] in some [[fundamental]] way. |
− | notions. Reveal the Father's love in your life, in your actions and in your highest thoughts. Do | + | *The second important factor is never [[forget]] that people will be drawn to you. The [[degree]] to which you go to them with the [[message]] is the precise measure of your [[failure]]. These [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fundamentalism fundamentalist churches] have built their [[power]] on their [[ability]] to answer every question based on some [[interpretation]] of the holy [[scripture]]. |
− | not trouble yourselves with trivia like church policies and dogma. Those things will wither and | + | |
− | fall by the wayside of their own accord. They have not enough inspiration to carry them into | + | We, here, gathered in this |
− | perpetuity. In every vegetable patch a few weeds spring up. You might manicure it daily but it | + | room and those watching from above are not bound by [[scripture]]. We are bound by the [[stream]] of |
− | won't make the tomatoes taste any better. If you go toe to toe with the people who have | + | [[love]] that flows from [[the Father]]. Our [[duty]] is to spread [[love]] about, not to correct mistaken |
− | memorized every line in the Bible, you will lose. You deal from love, you will not go wrong. | + | notions. [[Reveal]] [[the Father]]'s [[love]] in your life, in your [[actions]] and in your highest [[thoughts]]. Do |
− | Rise above those kinds of interpretations. The Father's gift of love cannot be captured on a page | + | not trouble yourselves with [[trivia]] like church [[policies]] and [[dogma]]. Those things will wither and |
− | of any book. The Father's love fills the innerspaces. The interstices between people cannot be | + | fall by the wayside of their own accord. They have not enough [[inspiration]] to carry them into |
− | captured and coded or reduced to ink and paper. That is why He has created this tremendous | + | perpetuity. |
− | bureaucracy. If it were not a personal relationship, He could pelt you with books from above and | + | |
| + | In every vegetable patch a few weeds spring up. You might manicure it daily but it |
| + | won't make the tomatoes [[taste]] any better. If you go toe to toe with the people who have |
| + | [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorization memorized] every line in the [[Bible]], you will lose. You deal from [[love]], you will not go wrong. |
| + | |
| + | Rise above those kinds of [[interpretations]]. [[The Father]]'s gift of [[love]] cannot be captured on a page |
| + | of any [[book]]. [[The Father]]'s love fills the inner spaces. The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interstices interstices] between people cannot be |
| + | captured and coded or reduced to [[Writing|ink]] and [[paper]]. That is why He has created this tremendous |
| + | [[bureaucracy]]. If it were not a [[personal]] [[relationship]], He could pelt you with [[books]] from above and |
| bruise it into your heads. Next question. | | bruise it into your heads. Next question. |
− | SUSAN: Responsibility. This is Susan. I am troubled when I drive about town and see people | + | |
− | standing at the side of the road with signs and seeking assistance and I wonder at my | + | SUSAN: [[Responsibility]]. This is Susan. I am troubled when I drive about town and see people |
− | responsibilities in those instances. I do not believe that I can help everyone, every time and I don't | + | standing at the side of the road with [[signs]] and seeking assistance and I [[wonder]] at my |
− | feel like I can judge whom I am to help. So, that leaves me with a question. | + | responsibilities in those instances. I do not [[believe]] that I can help everyone, every time and I don't |
− | WILL: All the religions of the world have independently developed an answer to your question. | + | feel like I can [[judge]] whom I am to help. So, that leaves me with a [[question]]. |
− | The answer is that charity is good for the giver. There is no way for you to know the effect of | + | |
− | your deeds or your words or your charity. It is impossible for you to know in this life whether by | + | ===='''''[[Charity]]'''''==== |
− | your donation you have brought a degree of comfort to the receiving person or whether you have | + | WILL: All the [[religions]] of the world have independently [[developed]] an answer to your question. |
− | extended their miserable wretched existence by another fractional unit of time. You might have | + | The answer is that [[charity]] is good for the giver. There is no way for you to know the [[effect]] of |
− | done nothing more than contribute to their viceridden lifestyle. Yet these effects can be separated | + | your deeds or your [[words]] or your [[charity]]. It is impossible for you to know in this life whether by |
− | from your generosity. It matters not the posture of the person who hears God's words and see | + | your donation you have brought a [[degree]] of comfort to the [[receiving]] [[person]] or whether you have |
− | His acts. The effect on the actor is what is recorded in heaven. Next question. | + | extended their miserable wretched [[existence]] by another fractional [[unit]] of time. You might have |
− | I see that you have all reached some peace with this notion. Sometimes it is troubling to think | + | done nothing more than contribute to their [[vice]] ridden [[lifestyle]]. Yet these [[effects]] can be separated |
− | of the repercussions of the things that we do or intend to do. Often times we attempt things and | + | from your [[generosity]]. It matters not the [[posture]] of the [[person]] who hears [[God]]'s [[words]] and see |
− | the deed itself seems to go awry and it doesn't matter whether we rehearse or are absolutely | + | His [[acts]]. The [[effect]] on the actor is what is recorded in [[heaven]]. Next question. |
− | spontaneous. It just does not work out the way we had planned. Certainly in the teaching | + | |
− | program we have found this to be true but even that has added a dimension that was unexpected. | + | I see that you have all reached some [[peace]] with this notion. Sometimes it is troubling to [[think]] |
− | Even these unforecasted surprises, we have learned to appreciate. You have been instructed and | + | of the [[repercussions]] of the [[things]] that we do or [[intend]] to do. Often times we attempt things and |
− | it has been a growth experience for us and so we press forward, each according to our abilities, | + | the [[deed]] itself seems to go awry and it doesn't matter whether we [[rehearse]] or are absolutely |
| + | [[spontaneous]]. It just does not [[work]] out the way we had [[planned]]. Certainly in the teaching |
| + | program we have found this to be true but even that has added a [[dimension]] that was unexpected. |
| + | Even these unforecasted [[surprises]], we have [[learned]] to [[appreciate]]. You have been instructed and |
| + | it has been a [[growth]] [[experience]] for us and so we press forward, each according to our [[abilities]], |
| receiving rewards always in excess of our merits. | | receiving rewards always in excess of our merits. |
− | I thank you all for your time and attention tonight. I always enjoy our meetings. I spend time | + | |
− | with each of you daily. It is my pleasure and my assignment. I am wonderfully attuned to my | + | I [[thank]] you all for your [[time]] and [[attention]] tonight. I always enjoy our meetings. I spend time |
− | present duties. It is more than I had hoped. Better than I imagined. Until our meeting next | + | with each of you daily. It is my [[pleasure]] and my assignment. I am [[wonderfully]] [[attuned]] to my |
− | week, I bid you all goodnight and leave you walking in the Father's light. | + | present [[duties]]. It is more than I had [[hoped]]. Better than I [[imagined]]. Until our meeting next |
− | Shalom. Will-172 | + | week, I bid you all goodnight and leave you walking in [[the Father]]'s [[light]]. |
| + | [[Shalom]]. |
| + | |
| ==Session 4== | | ==Session 4== |
| *April 19, 1992 | | *April 19, 1992 |
| ===Lesson=== | | ===Lesson=== |
− | MICHAEL: Greetings to you, one and all, my sons and daughters gathered here in loving | + | ===='''''[[Service]]'''''==== |
− | respect. I am your king, Michael. I look upon your deeds and I say to you that whenever you | + | MICHAEL: Greetings to you, one and all, my sons and daughters gathered here in [[loving]] |
− | approach the least of your brethren with loving respect then you have done so to me. You have | + | [[respect]]. I am your [[king]], [[Michael]]. |
− | performed a deed that is measured in heaven. Seek not the approval of the rich and the powerful. | + | |
− | Seek, instead, to minister to those damaged in spirit and mind as well as body. Your duty is | + | I look upon your deeds and I say to you that whenever you |
− | greater to bring those sheep into the fold. My concern flows to them. Those with greater | + | approach the least of your brethren with loving [[respect]] then you have done so to me. You have |
− | resources are more capable of looking after their own concerns. If you would serve me, serve | + | [[performed]] a deed that is measured in [[heaven]]. Seek not the approval of the [[rich]] and the [[powerful]]. |
− | your brothers and sisters. You need no instruction in identifying those who need the help. | + | Seek, instead, to minister to those damaged in [[spirit]] and mind as well as [[body]]. Your [[duty]] is |
− | The Father's way is the way of love. You will not be covered in glory except among your | + | greater to bring those sheep into the fold. My concern [[flows]] to them. Those with greater |
− | brothers, the angels. Your names are known to us. We invite you to join us. We realize the | + | [[resources]] are more capable of looking after their own concerns. If you would serve me, serve |
− | restrictions on your time. Soon enough I will walk among you. I well know your experience. I | + | your [[brothers and sisters]]. You need no instruction in identifying those who need the help. |
− | say in clear conscience that I have lived the full range...born among you and departed. I thank | + | |
− | you and I thank your fathers for the wealth of experience I have gained. If you would be counted | + | [[The Father]]'s way is the way of [[love]]. You will not be covered in [[glory]] except among your |
− | among my ministers, I ask you then not to concern yourself with those of station in your society. | + | brothers, the [[angels]]. Your [[names]] are known to us. We invite you to join us. We [[realize]] the |
− | Seek rather the halt, the lame and the damaged. Those with no home but their garments to stand | + | restrictions on your [[time]]. Soon enough I will walk among you. I well know your [[experience]]. I |
− | between them and the winter winds and the heat of summer. | + | say in clear [[conscience]] that I have lived the full range...born among you and departed. I thank |
− | The Father's way is the way of love. My love is freely given to you. Turn about then and | + | you and I [[thank]] your fathers for the [[wealth]] of [[experience]] I have gained. If you would be counted |
− | share it with your brothers and sisters. The best way to earn love is to give away all the love you | + | among my ministers, I ask you then not to concern yourself with those of station in your [[society]]. |
− | have received. When you look again, you will have received another measure. Go forth then in | + | Seek rather the halt, the lame and the damaged. Those with no [[home]] but their garments to stand |
| + | between them and the [[winter]] [[wind]]s and the [[heat]] of [[summer]]. |
| + | |
| + | [[The Father]]'s way is the way of [[love]]. My love is freely given to you. Turn about then and |
| + | [[share]] it with your [[brothers and sisters]]. The best way to earn [[love]] is to give away all the love you |
| + | have [[received]]. When you look again, you will have received another measure. Go forth then in |
| confidence and love. Soon we will meet. Between then and now nothing stands in your way. | | confidence and love. Soon we will meet. Between then and now nothing stands in your way. |
− | Take my commission, walk forward into the light. I will be waiting there to receive you. The | + | |
− | Father has willed it so. In the Father's name, so be it. | + | Take my [[commission]], walk forward into the [[light]]. I will be waiting there to [[receive]] you. [[The |
− | MANOVANDET MELCHIZEDEK: The king has spoken and I can add nothing to his | + | Father]] has willed it so. In the Father's name, so be it. |
− | instruction. Events proceed and we wish you all the best. Michael stood by this evening and | + | |
− | listened to your various reports and he was touched by the story of Soledet. Therefore had he | + | MANOVANDET MELCHIZEDEK: The [[king]] has [[spoken]] and I can add nothing to his |
| + | instruction. [[Events]] proceed and we [[wish]] you all the best. Michael stood by this evening and |
| + | [[listened]] to your various reports and he was [[touched]] by the [[story]] of Soledet. Therefore had he |
| something to say to you tonight. | | something to say to you tonight. |
− | Our concern and guidance for your progress is never ending. You cannot escape it even while | + | Our concern and [[guidance]] for your [[progress]] is never ending. You cannot [[escape]] it even while |
− | asleep. You have been called to service. It takes as long to back down from this service as it | + | [[asleep]]. You have been called to [[service]]. It takes as long to back down from this service as it |
| does to gain it. I see that there are no quitters among you. We approve of this newfound spirit | | does to gain it. I see that there are no quitters among you. We approve of this newfound spirit |
− | adaptation: solicitude for the frailties of your brothers. We see that our work has brought fruit. | + | [[adaptation]]: solicitude for the frailties of your brothers. We see that our work has brought fruit. |
− | That your feet are firmly set and you are making progress in the right direction. It is a long road, | + | That your feet are firmly set and you are making [[progress]] in the right direction. It is a long road, |
− | but the company is good. The journey itself is the reward. I, Manovandet Melchizedek, say so. | + | but the company is good. The [[journey]] itself is the reward. I, Manovandet Melchizedek, say so. |
− | It is said in your society that nothing succeeds like success. We think that these first tastes will be enough to entice you onward. For | + | |
− | myself, I am gratified to see that you accept these lessons in humility and in the proper spirit of | + | It is said in your [[society]] that nothing succeeds like [[success]]. We [[think]] that these first [[tastes]] will be enough to entice you onward. For |
− | service and that your eyes are turned toward the light and not in the mirror of self reflection. Aim | + | myself, I am gratified to see that you [[accept]] these lessons in [[humility]] and in the proper [[spirit]] of |
− | high. You are on an ever inclining path. We stand upon the edges and watch you pass and count | + | [[service]] and that your eyes are turned toward the [[light]] and not in the [[mirror]] of [[self]] [[reflection]]. Aim |
− | ourselves successful. I leave you now. Other duties demand my attention. Until we meet in the | + | high. You are on an ever inclining [[path]]. We stand upon the edges and watch you pass and count |
− | flesh, I leave the peace of our Maker upon you. | + | ourselves successful. |
− | WILL: Good evening, my dear students. I am your teacher, Will, who loves you. We seem to be | + | |
− | working in reverse order tonight. Our master was moved. We shall let the lesson stand. Call | + | I leave you now. Other [[duties]] demand my [[attention]]. Until we meet in the |
− | upon the members of the team during the week when you need assistance. When you feel troubled | + | [[flesh]], I leave the [[peace]] of our Maker upon you. |
− | close yourself off to the world. Go into the peace. Quiet yourself through the stillness and you | + | |
− | will receive the divine blessing - peace. It is not necessary for us to intervene with your mortal | + | WILL: Good evening, my dear [[students]]. I am your [[teacher]], Will, who [[loves]] you. We seem to be |
− | affairs. Each of you has the wherewithal to deal with the problems that arise in the course of daily | + | working in reverse order tonight. [[Our master]] was moved. We shall let the lesson stand. Call |
− | events. It is not necessary to know with which personality you are speaking. We are all | + | upon the members of the team during the week when you need [[assistance]]. When you feel [[troubled]] |
− | authorized to render assistance when necessary. | + | close yourself off to the world. Go into the [[peace]]. [[Quiet]] yourself through the [[stillness]] and you |
− | We have gone through a door tonight. I do not think there is any turning back. It is good to | + | will receive the [[divine]] [[blessing]] - [[peace]]. |
− | see how we are all together. Make a hoop and all look inward toward the Father's work. He | + | |
− | lights up our lives. Its a light we can carry with us no matter how dim our circumstances. | + | It is not [[necessary]] for us to [[intervene]] with your [[mortal]] |
− | Well, I shall limit my comments tonight and exhort you to take chances. You never know | + | affairs. Each of you has the wherewithal to deal with the [[problems]] that arise in the [[course]] of daily |
− | where you will find Michael. | + | [[events]]. It is not necessary to know with which personality you are speaking. We are all |
− | Shalom. | + | authorized to render [[assistance]] when [[necessary]]. |
| + | We have gone through a door tonight. I do not [[think]] there is any turning back. It is [[good]] to |
| + | see how we are all [[together]]. Make a hoop and all look inward toward [[the Father]]'s work. He |
| + | lights up our lives. Its a [[light]] we can carry with us no matter how dim our circumstances. |
| + | |
| + | Well, I shall limit my comments tonight and exhort you to take [[chances]]. You never know |
| + | where you will find [[Michael]]. |
| + | |
| + | [[Shalom]]. |
| + | |
| ==Session 5== | | ==Session 5== |
| *APRIL 26, 1992 | | *APRIL 26, 1992 |
| ===Lesson=== | | ===Lesson=== |
− | WILL: The love of God enfolds us. The power of God emboldens us. The attention of God is | + | ===='''''[[Guidance]]'''''==== |
− | leaven that causes hopes and spirits to rise. Good evening. I am your teacher, Will, who loves | + | WILL: The [[love]] of [[God]] enfolds us. The [[power]] of God emboldens us. The [[attention]] of God is |
− | you. It is good to see that you are gathering in a fashion that allows more constructive use of | + | [[leaven]] that causes [[hopes]] and [[spirits]] to rise. Good evening. I am your [[teacher]], Will, who loves |
− | your time. I was reminded in observing your conduct tonight that this type of congregation is | + | you. |
− | similar to that which exists on the mansion worlds--like the interplay between structure and | + | |
− | spontaneity. We approve. | + | It is [[good]] to see that you are gathering in a [[Manner|fashion]] that allows more constructive use of |
− | It seems that the research on the teaching posture of ministers in your local area has generated | + | your [[time]]. I was reminded in [[observing]] your conduct tonight that this type of [[congregation]] is |
− | a good candidate. Someone in our group is responding to urgentness. The solace to be found in | + | similar to that which exists on the [[mansion worlds]]--like the interplay between [[structure]] and |
− | personal relationship with the Father in heaven. It is good to know that we are not alone. Is it | + | [[spontaneity]]. We approve. |
− | not? It is also a lesson that certain persons not under formalized guidance reacting only to the | + | |
− | leadings of their Adjuster have reached such an appreciation. This kind of rapid progress is | + | It seems that the [[research]] on the teaching [[posture]] of ministers in your local area has generated |
− | accomplished by communion with the Father. There is no other. We urge you all not to neglect | + | a good [[candidate]]. Someone in our group is responding to urgentness. The [[solace]] to be found in |
− | precious time that you spend daily with the Heavenly Father. There is no substitute for it. It is | + | [[personal]] [[relationship]] with [[the Father]] in heaven. It is [[good]] to know that we are not [[alone]]. Is it |
− | the bond that heals all wounds. Close and frequent communication with the Heavenly Father is | + | not? It is also a lesson that certain [[persons]] not under formalized [[guidance]] [[reacting]] only to the |
− | the secret of the Master's success. Though divine, he exercises fully human capabilities in his | + | [[leadings]] of their [[Adjuster]] have reached such an [[appreciation]]. This kind of rapid [[progress]] is |
− | early and frequent communications which led to the production of his sterling character and the | + | accomplished by [[communion]] with [[the Father]]. There is no other. |
− | kind of self-confidence that was unknown on the planet until his life revealed the Father's will. | + | |
− | The Master was never lured off the true path because he consciously, consistently by his every | + | We urge you all not to neglect |
− | thought and deed, dedicated himself to will of the Heavenly Father. He avoided consistently a | + | precious time that you spend daily with the [[Heavenly Father]]. There is no substitute for it. It is |
− | trap of extramalities of the material life. He concerned himself with only the basics, divining the | + | the bond that [[heals]] all wounds. Close and frequent [[communication]] with the [[Heavenly Father]] is |
− | Father's will in each situation and followed that course of action. Therefore his faith was never | + | the [[secret]] of [[the Master]]'s success. Though [[divine]], he [[exercises]] fully [[human]] capabilities in his |
− | shaken and he made no mistake. There is a lesson in the Master's singlemindedness. When you | + | early and frequent [[communications]] which led to the production of his sterling [[character]] and the |
− | are assailed by the events, by the events and circumstances of the material life, look within, seek | + | kind of [[self]]-[[confidence]] that was [[unknown]] on the planet until his life [[revealed]] [[the Father]]'s will. |
− | the peace that exists for you within - it is freely given to you - and request instruction in | + | |
− | determining the ways available which best serve the Father's will. | + | [[The Master]] was never lured off the true [[path]] because he [[consciously]], [[consistently]] by his every |
− | By practicing this, you will find that your life too, more closely adheres to the ideal of | + | [[thought]] and deed, [[dedicated]] himself to will of the [[Heavenly Father]]. He avoided consistently a |
− | perfection and you will find that the 1,2,3 exercise flows much more naturally. It requires no | + | trap of extra maladies of the [[material]] life. He concerned himself with only the basics, divining [[the Father]]'s will in each situation and followed that [[course]] of [[action]]. Therefore his [[faith]] was never |
− | conscious direction. The Father lives within each of us. He has sparked us to life and bestowed | + | shaken and he made no mistake. There is a lesson in [[the Master]]'s singlemindedness. |
− | Himself as our compass. His compass always points true and no matter how far off the path we | + | |
− | are, if we but follow His guidance, we will arrive at the proper destination. He is our compass | + | When you |
− | and He is sufficient. You need no other guidance. In following the leading expressed within, we | + | are assailed by the [[events]], by the events and [[circumstances]] of the [[material]] life, look within, seek |
− | can make our every footstep a step forward in the Father's service. When it is known that the | + | the [[peace]] that exists for you within - it is [[freely]] given to you - and request instruction in |
− | Father desires service to our brothers and sisters wherein we shall find the occasion for the service | + | determining the ways available which best serve [[the Father]]'s will. |
− | that is requested. Not to worry, we will find our brothers and sisters alongside the path. You | + | By [[practicing]] this, you will find that your life too, more closely [[adheres]] to the [[ideal]] of |
− | need not search high and low or back track. This is known to each of you, intellectually and | + | [[perfection]] and you will find that the [[1, 2, 3 exercise]] [[flows]] much more naturally. It requires no |
− | spiritually. Take the wayfarer's hand. Lift them up. They may walk with you but a ways. More | + | [[conscious]] direction. [[The Father]] lives within each of us. He has [[sparked]] us to life and [[bestowed]] |
− | help is in store for them. Never dispute the compass. His compass is always true. Follow then | + | Himself as our [[compass]]. His compass always points true and no matter how far off the [[path]] we |
− | the adjuster's leading. There has never been a failure by an adjuster. In all the universes, their | + | are, if we but follow His [[guidance]], we will arrive at the proper destination. He is our [[compass]] |
− | service is flawless and, as you encounter your brothers and sisters along the way, step not over | + | and He is sufficient. You need no other [[guidance]]. In following the leading [[expressed]] within, we |
− | them, but offer your hand in brotherhood. Allow the Father's love to flow through you and shine | + | can make our every footstep a step forward in [[the Father]]'s [[service]]. When it is known that [[the |
− | upon the unfortunates. The rest is well known to you. Embrace your enemies. Set aside your | + | Father]] [[desires]] [[service]] to our [[brothers and sisters]] wherein we shall find the occasion for the service |
− | grievances, prejudices, long-standing conflicts. Shower love upon the children. Show patience | + | that is requested. |
− | towards the young. Respond not to criticism. Look to your compass. It will become brighter | + | |
− | and clearer and more convincing upon each occasion and you should return to it. By and by, it | + | Not to worry, we will find our brothers and sisters alongside the [[path]]. You need not search high and low or back track. This is known to each of you, [[intellectually]] and |
− | will become all that is inside until one day, you embrace the adjuster with all of your being and | + | [[spiritually]]. Take the wayfarer's hand. Lift them up. They may walk with you but a ways. More |
− | that moment, a true miracle occurs, and there will be no within and no without, all will be one. | + | help is in store for them. Never [[dispute]] the [[compass]]. His compass is always true. Follow then |
− | I commend your practice and your attempts at communication and the expressions of found | + | the [[adjuster]]'s [[leading]]. There has never been a [[failure]] by an adjuster. In all the [[universes]], their |
− | friendship and brotherhood expressed here tonight. We all move forward apace. We have come | + | [[service]] is flawless and, as you encounter your [[brothers and sisters]] along the way, step not over |
− | far from some days not too long past when a stranger approached you with an intriguing message. | + | them, but offer your hand in brotherhood. Allow [[the Father]]'s [[love]] to [[flow]] through you and shine |
− | Your turn will arrive soon to take that message out. People hunger to hear it. The signs abound | + | upon the unfortunates. The rest is well known to you. |
− | just as in the Master's day. The common people are hard pressed. Their hopes have all proven | + | |
− | false. They are ready to hear this message. This seed falls on fertile ground. They seek a | + | [[Embrace]] your [[enemies]]. Set aside your |
− | champion. Together we shall show them that the answer lies within. | + | grievances, [[prejudices]], long-standing [[conflicts]]. Shower [[love]] upon the [[children]]. Show [[patience]] |
− | That is my message for you tonight. We enjoy your company and thank you for your | + | towards the young. Respond not to [[criticism]]. Look to your [[compass]]. It will become brighter |
− | attention. The Melchizedek is going around the hoop touching each of you. It is his benediction. | + | and [[clearer]] and more convincing upon each occasion and you should return to it. By and by, it |
− | His expression that you are ready for service. Look for your compass this week when you feel | + | will become all that is inside until one day, you [[embrace]] the [[adjuster]] with all of your [[being]] and |
− | outnumbered, overwhelmed, cornered, or even temporarily lost. Your compass will always serve | + | that moment, a true [[miracle]] occurs, and there will be no within and no without, all will be one. |
− | you. Each of you is served by a volunteer adjuster. There is a certain bond that is unknown to | + | |
− | the rest of us. Take it to the Adjuster. I leave you tonight bathing in the Father's love. | + | I commend your [[practice]] and your attempts at [[communication]] and the [[expressions]] of found |
− | Shalom. | + | [[friendship]] and brotherhood [[expressed]] here tonight. We all move forward apace. We have come |
| + | far from some days not too long past when a stranger approached you with an [[intriguing]] [[message]]. |
| + | Your turn will arrive soon to take that message out. People [[hunger]] to hear it. The signs abound |
| + | just as in [[the Master]]'s day. The common people are hard pressed. Their [[hopes]] have all proven |
| + | [[false]]. They are ready to hear this [[message]]. This [[seed]] falls on [[fertile]] [[Soil|ground]]. They seek a |
| + | [[champion]]. Together we shall show them that the answer lies within. |
| + | That is my [[message]] for you tonight. |
| + | |
| + | We enjoy your company and thank you for your |
| + | [[attention]]. The [[Melchizedek]] is going around the hoop [[touching]] each of you. It is his [[benediction]]. |
| + | His [[expression]] that you are ready for [[service]]. Look for your [[compass]] this week when you [[feel]] |
| + | outnumbered, overwhelmed, cornered, or even temporarily lost. Your [[compass]] will always serve |
| + | you. Each of you is served by a volunteer [[adjuster]]. There is a certain bond that is [[unknown]] to |
| + | the rest of us. Take it to the [[Adjuster]]. I leave you tonight bathing in [[the Father]]'s [[love]]. |
| + | |
| + | [[Shalom]]. |
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