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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]]. The
speculation on all that is to come, the timetable and who or what the events seem to encompass is
[[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
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
[[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. The [[thinking]] that will come about is that all men will become one. It is not
necessary for you to know how all of this will be accomplished. It is only necessary for you to
[[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
know that it will be. So spend not any further [[time]] in [[speculation]], although we [[realize]] that you
are enjoying such jovial thoughts about this concern. We have much serious business to do.
are [[enjoying]] such [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jove#In_language jovial] [[thoughts]] about this concern. We have much serious [[business]] to do.
There is studying, learning, and meditation each day which we have requested of you. You are
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 your Father. He needs to
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
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
===='''''[[Presence]]'''''====
steadiness, whatever we can give Him in return for all the love He has given us that is within our
Be
capabilities to give. We each have to make a decision on what level we will give that dedication.
ever mindful of His [[presence]]. [[Our Father]] looks upon each one of us and asks for our [[loyalty]], our
If doing something that distracts from the Father's time is more important, then that is a decision
steadiness, whatever we can give Him in return for all the [[love]] He has given us that is within our
you have made. That time could have been better spent with the Father - with communicating,
[[capabilities]] to give. We each have to make a [[decision]] on what level we will give that [[dedication]].
for those of you who have the ability.
If doing something that [[distracts]] from [[the Father]]'s time is more important, then that is a [[decision]]
Eleven men gathered with Jesus near the end - eleven who were loyal servants. As I look
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]]. Some of you by [[nature]] are
more bold than others so in carrying forth the message those will be asked to do things that are of
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
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
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 [http://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
===='''''[[Materialization]]'''''====
their meetings whenever possible, it would be helpful. Being in the presence of a Melchizedek is
There
an awesome experience.
is a great [[challenge]] in housing the incoming [[Melchizedek]] and his staff. They will be very busy.
I have just a few more words tonight and then I will close. Continue as you are. Love each
You are to be [[blessed]] with many [[activities]] upcoming. Some of you will be attending many of
other. Seek each other's companionship. As we move ahead in the days to come, we will be
their [[meetings]] whenever possible, it would be helpful. Being in the [[presence]] of a [[Melchizedek]] is
bringing more people into the group. The time has come to open our circle and you will know
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.
MACHIVENTA MELCHIZEDEK: You must all show more bravery. You are overly concerned
Yes, I will take a [[question]]. State your question.
with being wrong. To us, this is somewhat humorous. We all make mistakes - especially you.
===='''''[[Transmitting]]'''''====
What is the difference between a mistake made in the service of God and a mistake made in your
JOAN: My question is: two have been [[identified]] and perhaps more in this group as [[potential]]
trivial planetary pursuits? When you hear our words, let them roll forth. Speak out. We rely
[[TR|receivers]], is there any way that you can help us [[develop]] them, and soon, so that we can advance
upon you to move forward from the point of inertia. So what if you make a mistake? You must
our [[spiritual growth]] and our service to [[the kingdom]]?
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.
MACHIVENTA MELCHIZEDEK: You must all show more [[bravery]]. You are overly concerned
When you say your prayers at home practice speaking aloud, and when you meet in your group
with being wrong. To us, this is somewhat [[humorous]]. We all make mistakes - especially you.
practice speaking aloud. I recommend that you spend 15 minutes out of your evening schedule at
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
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
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
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]].
==Session 2==
==Session 2==
*April 6, 1992
*April 6, 1992