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*February 27, 1992

*February 27, 1992

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

WILL: In response to Vincent's request for a personal message upon the event of his birthday, I have these words to say:

WILL: In [[response]] to Vincent's request for a [[personal]] [[message]] upon the event of his birthday, I have these [[words]] to say:

Vincent, you slacker. You still doubt that our daily communications are authentic. You think that I will transmit some secret password that will validate the truth of our one- and two- way conversations. How could such a password, if recognizable by you, not be within your personal knowledge and therefore yet another occasion for doubt?

Alternatively, you seek an [[experience]] which will [[confirm]] the spiritual [[authenticity]] of these teachings and your role in them. I say to you that such [[experiences]] are only to be gained as a result of [[acts]] performed in the [[service]] of [[the kingdom]]. Your retort is, "Then what is my part in the [[plan]]?" And I say, yet again, that the plan is in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Becoming_%28philosophy%29 state of becoming]. The entire [[universe]] is in the state of becoming. [[The Father]], Himself, is in the state of becoming. So are you.

Alternatively, you seek an experience which will confirm the spiritual authenticity of these teachings and your role in them. I say to you that such experiences are only to be gained as a result of acts performed in the service of the kingdom. Your retort is, "Then what is my part in the plan?" And I say, yet again, that the plan is in the state of becoming. The entire universe is in the state of becoming. The Father, Himself, is in the state of becoming. So are you.

Not two days ago you [[spoke]] [[words]] with your [[visitor]] that have the power to shake worlds from their slumber, that "It is the [[process]], not the result, that is the minister's spiritual goal." Then you leaned back in your chair and [[thought]], "Yeah, but I wish I knew what the [[plan]] was..."

Not two days ago you spoke words with your visitor that have the power to shake worlds from their slumber, that "It is the process, not the result, that is the minister's spiritual goal." Then you leaned back in your chair and thought, "Yeah, but I wish I knew what the plan was..."

You have a plate full already, more than you can possibly [[appreciate]]. You have [[good]] work to do, both the task assigned by the [[Melchizedek]], himself - [[Planetary Prince]] vicegerent - and the work of your [[professional]] life, these to be turned to [[the Father]]'s purpose. You have my [[love]] and [[guidance]], freely available, and you have the results of the [[Adjuster]]'s [[activity]], under-appreciated by you. Look within, not without, for [[guidance]]. Such signs as you shall see will be in the [[nature]] of affirmations, not exhortations.

You have a plate full already, more than you can possibly appreciate. You have good work to do, both the task assigned by the Melchizedek, himself - Planetary Prince vicegerent - and the work of your professional life, these to be turned to the Father's purpose. You have my love and guidance, freely available, and you have the results of the Adjuster's activity, under-appreciated by you. Look within, not without, for guidance. Such signs as you shall see will be in the nature of affirmations, not exhortations.

The role of the spiritual ministers is [[trivial]]. It is your [[relationship]] with [[the Father]] above that should precede all other concerns. Real [[faith]] is simple, so [[simple]] that many good hearted and believing [[Urantia Book]] readers think that they can [[reason]] their way to [[God]]. But I say to you that the [[simplest]] person, imbecile in your measure, can more easily [[embrace]] [[the Father]]. So not look low, to me and to [[creatures]] of like order. Raise your [[sights]] to [[the Father]] and things will begin happening for you.

I will tell you this much. It is foreseen that you will one day, in the material life, speak freely with your indwelling [[Adjuster]], and know in your [[heart]] the will of [[God]]. You will be a great [[teacher]], an example to many like minded people, and your ministry among your fellows will [[change]] not only your life but the lives of the unborn. You will continue in your craft, in the [[service]] of [[the Father]], but your [[activities]] of those coming days will be unrecognizable to you today. You will get there. [[Michael]] sees merit in you.

 

I will tell you this much. It is foreseen that you will one day, in the material life, speak freely with your indwelling Adjuster, and know in your heart the will of God. You will be a great teacher, an example to many like minded people, and your ministry among your fellows will change not only your life but the lives of the unborn. You will continue in your craft, in the service of the Father, but your activities of those coming days will be unrecognizable to you today. You will get there. Michael sees merit in you.

[[Category: The Teaching Mission: Dialogues]]

[[Category: The Teaching Mission: Dialogues]]