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*01/13/92 Monday a.m., Onanecalek's message

*01/13/92 Monday a.m., Onanecalek's message

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

Good morning, I am Onanecalek. I am with you this morning to answer questions which have arisen concerning the mechanism of our communication. It is through me that such communication takes place, but there are many aspects of this exchange which are not germane to our present effort.

[[Good]] [[morning]], I am [[Onanecalek]]. I am with you this morning to answer [[questions]] which have arisen concerning the [[mechanism]] of our [[communication]]. It is through me that such communication takes place, but there are many aspects of this [[exchange]] which are not germane to our present [[effort]].

Q: Are Vincent's writings inspired? accurate? the teachings of our instruction team? What can he do to increase the authenticity of his received communications?

Q: Are Vincent's [[writings]] [[inspired]]? accurate? the teachings of our instruction team? What can he do to increase the [[authenticity]] of his received [[communications]]?

A: Vincent is on the right track. He does not see the inherent validity of the communications which he has recorded because his available time is so abbreviated. The chief requirement in this type of communications is, of course, time. The human receiver must make time first for the reception of our advice and teaching, and second -- and this is the most difficult part -- the human must free enough time from the demands of daily life to allow these teachings and understandings to be acted upon, to be put into effect. First, time for learning; second, time for practice. All of you will soon experience great demands on your time. Your have doubtless discerned by now that this is a time-intensive pursuit.

Here is the [[framework]] which we [[propose]] as a [[hierarchy]] for [[application]] of our teachings: (1) [[communion]] with the [[Heavenly Father]]; (2) [[family]] time; (3) [[application]] of our instruction to your daily [[interaction]] with your earthly brothers and sisters; (4) the ordinary [[maintenance]] of [[material]] concerns. This is a [[hierarchy]] of [[quality]], not total hours -- in some cases, minutes -- spent in these [[activities]]. But you will soon see that [[God]]'s work can become quite time-consuming, indeed, it is [[intended]] to become ultimately all-consuming. We [[realize]] that this thought might be disturbing to many, especially those who have accumulated substantial [[material]] [[wealth]]. It takes much [[effort]] to maintain such extravagance; it takes [[work]], and therefore time, to so [[support]] these [[possessions]]. If they are productive of beneficial [[developments]] in your lives, then by all means continue. If not, jettison them. There are better uses of the time -- even if you do nothing more than watch the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud clouds] sail across the [[sky]]. [[Materialism]] is a deadly [[trap]], in which many are ensnared, and the most pitiful [[victims]] are those clamoring to be let into the [[trap]].

Here is the framework which we propose as a hierarchy for application of our teachings: (1) communion with the Heavenly Father; (2) family time; (3) application of our instruction to your daily interaction with your earthly brothers and sisters; (4) the ordinary maintenance of material concerns. This is a hierarchy of quality, not total hours -- in some cases, minutes -- spent in these activities. But you will soon see that God's work can become quite time-consuming, indeed, it is intended to become ultimately all-consuming. We realize that this thought might be disturbing to many, especially those who have accumulated substantial material wealth. It takes much effort to maintain such extravagance; it takes work, and therefore time, to so support these possessions. If they are productive of beneficial developments in your lives, then by all means continue. If not, jettison them. There are better uses of the time -- even if you do nothing more than watch the clouds sail across the sky. Materialism is a deadly trap, in which many are ensnared, and the most pitiful victims are those clamoring to be let into the trap.

We do not ask you to [[Asceticism|withdraw from the world]], as the [[monastic]] orders do, for that is the polar [[opposite]] of our [[intent]]. You already know the [[Tone|tenor]] of our instructions. I mention this because your [[teacher]] Will has referred to an upcoming [[exercise]], and such will be an expansion of the work which you have already begun. What we raise now, as an [[idea]], is the notion that you must look forward to [[converting]] your daily [[activities]] from sweat-of-the-brow labors into [[opportunities]] to put [[the Father]]'s [[love]] in [[action]]. We will [[together]] subvert the [[exploitation]] of men, and use the existing [[structure]] to begin building a just and loving brotherhood. We specifically will not "plow it all under, and replant," as Eric has frequently suggested. [[Things]] do not [[work]] that way in the [[divine]] scheme of [[development]]. To do so would be a tacit admission of lack of [[value]], and this is simply not the case. We will, however, hijack the [[mechanisms]] which exist, for the greater [[glory]] of [[God]]. That is a [[good]] and useful pursuit, and far less [[disturbing]] to those both intimately concerned and those insensitive to the [[subtle]] [[movements]] of [[the Father]]. The Father is [[clever]]; He is sly. He will [[attract]] humans to Him by all honorable means. His [[movements]] are so [[subtle]] that even we are overtaken by the [[repercussions]] of His [[actions]]. We admire Him -- [[worship]] Him.

Vincent, Your [[communications]] are [[authentic]], but you must allow [[two]] things: more time for both fuller [[development]] of the [[concepts]] [[expressed]] in the messages which you have faithfully [[recorded]], and for simple [[practice]] in the give-and-take of these [[communications]]; and more [[receptivity]] to the [[topics]] of our [[choosing]]. The [[Melchizedek]] feels qualified to [[choose]] the topics for your instruction. As [[personalities]] go, [[Manovandet]] Melchizedek is unusually [[sensitive]] to excesses of [[pride]], for he is the historian for this sector and has [[researched]] into the [[errors]] of past [[ministering spirits]]. For this [[reason]], you are, for the present, asked to work with him and to attempt to [[absorb]] his [[guidance]].

We do not ask you to withdraw from the world, as the monastic orders do, for that is the polar opposite of our intent. You already know the tenor of our instructions. I mention this because your teacher Will has referred to an upcoming exercise, and such will be an expansion of the work which you have already begun. What we raise now, as an idea, is the notion that you must look forward to converting your daily activities from sweat-of-the-brow labors into opportunities to put the Father's love in action. We will together subvert the exploitation of men, and use the existing structure to begin building a just and loving brotherhood. We specifically will not "plow it all under, and replant," as Eric has frequently suggested. Things do not work that way in the divine scheme of development. To do so would be a tacit admission of lack of value, and this is simply not the case. We will, however, hijack the mechanisms which exist, for the greater glory of God. That is a good and useful pursuit, and far less disturbing to those both intimately concerned and those insensitive to the subtle movements of the Father. The Father is clever; He is sly. He will attract humans to Him by all honorable means. His movements are so subtle that even we are overtaken by the repercussions of His actions. We admire Him -- worship Him.

While it is true that the [[reactions]] of [[humans]] are of great [[value]] to the [[analysis]] of our teaching [[techniques]], there is [[danger]] to the human [[equilibrium]] in an unqualified [[invitation]] to [[participate]] in the [[planning]] of our [[future]] activities. Please look at it from this [[perspective]]: It is [[the Father]]'s will that these developments should take place, and that they should take place now. In implementing [[the Father]]'s will, [[Michael]] is charged with the [[responsibility]] of directing the overall [[method]] of instruction, and is the seat of all decisional [[authority]]. Michael has selected the personnel who serve as members of the instruction teams. Michael has selected the [[humans]] who are most amenable to the [[faithful]] [[execution]] of our requests. The operational [[planning]] of our [[effort]] is [[delegated]] to those so selected. Michael is the [[counselor]] for the [[natural]] [[stresses]] which occur in the [[process]] of this [[revelation]], as he so brilliantly [[illustrated]] when our colleague and fellow teacher [[Will]] felt [[irritation]] over [[perceived]] slights to the importance of this work. Michael is the only [[person]] who is qualified to make these [[decisions]]. I will not carry any requests for [[modification]] of the [[plan]] to [[Michael]]. If you so wish, you may [[petition]] him directly, through [[prayer]]. He will certainly [[listen]] to your case. Beyond that, it is impossible for me to [[imagine]] his [[response]]. I am perfectly [[satisfied]] with our charge as it is presently arrayed. Think about that, and then [[act]] upon your [[understanding]]. That is always [[authorized]].

Vincent, Your communications are authentic, but you must allow two things: more time for both fuller development of the concepts expressed in the messages which you have faithfully recorded, and for simple practice in the give-and-take of these communications; and more receptivity to the topics of our choosing. The Melchizedek feels qualified to choose the topics for your instruction. As personalities go, Manovandet Melchizedek is unusually sensitive to excesses of pride, for he is the historian for this sector and has researched into the errors of past ministering spirits. For this reason, you are, for the present, asked to work with him and to attempt to absorb his guidance.

Bruce, you have received a [[wake]]-up call. [[Good]] work. Now it starts. Maintain a good [[perspective]], and continue your regular [[practice]], and things can move quickly.

Judy, Will named you as one who is pressed against the fence, needing only the opening of the gate to be off in a cloud of dust, pursuing [[the Father]]'s bidding. We commend you. [[Act]], and the [[Adjuster]]'s [[voice]] will ring in your ears, as it now rings in your [[heart]].

 

Cathy Folsom, [[Fear]] is the [[emotion]] that suffocates all others. Fear occupies the field, so that no [[progress]] can take place. We see that you have [[determined]] to master your fears, and this is [[good]]. If it is helpful, rather than [[attacking]] your fear all at once in a frontal assault, or attempting to [[ignore]] it while it lurks, waiting to ambush you in a [[weak]] [[moment]], try this: [[Act]] as though you are without [[fear]] -- pretend. [[Combat]] fear with [[deeds]], and you will shortly crowd out your fear, never to plague you again.

 

Judy, Will named you as one who is pressed against the fence, needing only the opening of the gate to be off in a cloud of dust, pursuing the Father's bidding. We commend you. Act, and the Adjuster's voice will ring in your ears, as it now rings in your heart.

 

Cathy Folsom, Fear is the emotion that suffocates all others. Fear occupies the field, so that no progress can take place. We see that you have determined to master your fears, and this is good. If it is helpful, rather than attacking your fear all at once in a frontal assault, or attempting to ignore it while it lurks, waiting to ambush you in a weak moment, try this: Act as though you are without fear -- pretend. Combat fear with deeds, and you will shortly crowd out your fear, never to plague you again.

It is impossible to live on the material worlds without uncertainty. I know. This planet is my home, and I have lived long here. But by your actions you can shoulder out the troublesome animal fears. Think of it as "building courage." That is the up-side.

It is impossible to live on the material worlds without uncertainty. I know. This planet is my home, and I have lived long here. But by your actions you can shoulder out the troublesome animal fears. Think of it as "building courage." That is the up-side.

Soldette, we are supremely happy that you have whole-heartedly joined us. You are right to be concerned for the quality of your partnership with Eric. You have hitched your wagon to a star. Hold fast. It will be a stimulating ride.

You are not tied to Eric's [[communication]] [[ability]]. It is open to you, but it takes [[practice]]. Actually, you will gain benefits from the [[timing]] of the initiation of direct [[contacts]]. Things are developing well, and [[the Father]] looks upon you lovingly. He has some tasks in [[mind]] that only you can [[perform]] -- no one else could do some of the things that you can easily accomplish. So [[prepare]] yourself.

You are not tied to Eric's communication ability. It is open to you, but it takes practice. Actually, you will gain benefits from the timing of the initiation of direct contacts. Things are developing well, and the Father looks upon you lovingly. He has some tasks in mind that only you can perform -- no one else could do some of the things that you can easily accomplish. So prepare yourself.

Susan, better than anyone else in this [[group]], you [[understand]] the [[meaning]] of [[personal]] [[service]]. We have been working towards bridging the gap between the [[love]] of [[the Father]] and the love of [[mankind]], through our instruction on the [[purpose]] and [[activity]] of the [[Adjusters]]. We have plainly called it the Father's [[personal]] [[ministry]], that is never [[interrupted]], nor denied. It is the [[fundamental]] [[mechanism]] of the [[administration]] of [[Creation]].

Susan, better than anyone else in this group, you understand the meaning of personal service. We have been working towards bridging the gap between the love of the Father and the love of mankind, through our instruction on the purpose and activity of the Adjusters. We have plainly called it the Father's personal ministry, that is never interrupted, nor denied. It is the fundamental mechanism of the administration of Creation.

By [[service]], then, shall you each show your [[love]] and [[respect]] for [[the Father]], one to the [[other]]. Because of your [[simple]] [[dedication]] to loving service, you are on the high road -- even, the highest. What you do not [[understand]] is unnecessary for you. You should never [[feel]] less because your background grasp of such teachings as are contained in [[Urantia Book]] is less than the grasp of others. Much of the [[material]] presented in [[Urantia Book]] is simple "[[information]]," to help people of your world better gauge the scope of [[God]]'s [[plan]]. Previous to the [[Urantia Book]] [[revelation]], the [[concept]] of the passage to [[Paradise]] was [[beautiful]], but [[shallow]]. Many humans, e.g. Eric's mother, expect to be [[resurrected]] within the "pearly gates." It is not to be. The road to [[Heaven]] stretches across [[infinity]] itself. There are many way stations, for you must [[learn]] all there is to learn, else on that day when you stand in [[the Father]]'s personal [[presence]] you would be as unaware of its import as you are today. I see that you are on that road, and it pleases me.

By service, then, shall you each show your love and respect for the Father, one to the other. Because of your simple dedication to loving service, you are on the high road -- even, the highest. What you do not understand is unnecessary for you. You should never feel less because your background grasp of such teachings as are contained in Urantia Book is less than the grasp of others. Much of the material presented in Urantia Book is simple "information," to help people of your world better gauge the scope of God's plan. Previous to the Urantia Book revelation, the concept of the passage to Paradise was beautiful, but shallow. Many humans, e.g. Eric's mother, expect to be resurrected within the "pearly gates." It is not to be. The road to Heaven stretches across infinity itself. There are many way stations, for you must learn all there is to learn, else on that day when you stand in the Father's personal presence you would be as unaware of its import as you are today. I see that you are on that road, and it pleases me.

You already have glimpsed the rewards of the [[journey]]. They are enough in themselves to justify the [[effort]]. We welcome your company and [[example]].

==Session 8==

==Session 8==

*Monday, January 13, 1992

*Monday, January 13, 1992