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| *July 26, 1992 | | *July 26, 1992 |
| ===Lesson=== | | ===Lesson=== |
− | WILL: The love of God surrounds us. The power of God enfolds us. The devotion of God | + | WILL: The [[love]] of [[God]] [[surrounds]] us. The [[power]] of God enfolds us. The [[devotion]] of God |
− | supports us. Wherever we gather, He is. | + | [[supports]] us. Wherever we gather, He is. |
− | Good evening. I am your teacher, Will, who loves you. Even on a special occasion, like this, | + | |
− | it is a fine thing that visitors come from a great distance. We embrace you, Roland, with your | + | Good evening. I am your [[teacher]], Will, who [[loves]] you. Even on a special occasion, like this, |
− | companion Thought Adjuster and your other teachers. You are welcome here. | + | it is a fine thing that [[visitors]] come from a great distance. We [[embrace]] you, Roland, with your |
− | We have discussed many nights and in many ways, the different permutations of interacting | + | companion [[Thought Adjuster]] and your other [[teachers]]. You are [[welcome]] here. |
− | with our brothers and sisters. Lately we have concentrated on listening skills and all of us have | + | ===='''''[[Thought Adjusters]]'''''==== |
− | grown in our ability in that regard, but it is a hard thing to know what to do next. Although a | + | We have discussed many nights and in many ways, the different [[permutations]] of [[interacting]] |
− | person may be a keen and perceptive listener, it is difficult to know what the next step is. Our | + | with our [[brothers and sisters]]. Lately we have [[concentrated]] on [[listening]] [[skills]] and all of us have |
− | suggestion to you is to begin by thinking of yourself not as the responsible party for this | + | [[grown]] in our ability in that regard, but it is a hard thing to know what to do next. Although a |
| + | person may be a keen and [[perceptive]] [[listener]], it is [[difficult]] to know what the next step is. Our |
| + | suggestion to you is to begin by [[thinking]] of yourself not as the [[responsible]] party for this |
| interchange. In the beginning think of yourself as the delivery system. You are delivering a | | interchange. In the beginning think of yourself as the delivery system. You are delivering a |
− | Thought Adjuster. The Father hopes to make contact. You are providing Him a service. We | + | [[Thought Adjuster]]. [[The Father]] [[hopes]] to make [[contact]]. You are providing Him a [[service]]. We |
− | have said before that "when Thought Adjusters meet, great things will happen". Therefore, after | + | have said before that "when [[Thought Adjusters]] meet, great things will happen". Therefore, after |
− | you have done your duty, step aside and see what happens. Let the Adjuster take over. We think | + | you have done your [[duty]], step aside and see what happens. Let the [[Adjuster]] take over. We think |
− | that you will like the result. We are certain you will find it an informative experience. We believe | + | that you will like the result. We are certain you will find it an informative [[experience]]. We [[believe]] |
− | that it will be strengthening for you; invigorating and lead you to devote your lives wholeheartedly | + | that it will be [[strengthening]] for you; [[invigorating]] and lead you to [[devote]] your lives wholeheartedly |
− | to the service of the Father. Let the Adjuster take the reins. He knows what He is about. He is | + | to the [[service]] of [[the Father]]. |
− | always about the Father's business. With a little practice you will become quite skilled until one | + | |
− | day, somewhat surprisingly for you, you will realize that it is no longer the Adjuster holding the | + | Let the [[Adjuster]] take the reins. He knows what He is about. He is |
− | reins. It is you. And the reason that that will be surprising is that there will be little difference | + | always about [[the Father]]'s business. With a little [[practice]] you will become quite [[skilled]] until one |
− | between you and the Adjuster. That is always a surprising development for humans. | + | day, somewhat surprisingly for you, you will [[realize]] that it is no longer the [[Adjuster]] holding the |
− | Identification with the Maker, adherence to the true line, the pure line and synchronicity with the | + | reins. It is you. And the reason that that will be [[surprising]] is that there will be little [[difference]] |
− | Father fragment is always surprising. Most mortals feel that it is an unattainable goal in the | + | between you and the [[Adjuster]]. That is always a [[surprising]] [[development]] for [[humans]]. |
− | material life but we state here that that is not so. That this garment is available to you freely. It is | + | [[Identification]] with the [[Creator|Maker]], [[adherence]] to the true line, the [[pure]] line and [[synchronicity]] with the |
| + | [[Father fragment]] is always [[surprising]]. |
| + | |
| + | Most [[mortals]] feel that it is an unattainable [[goal]] in the |
| + | [[material]] life but we state here that that is not so. That this garment is available to you freely. It is |
| yours. You may wear it whenever it pleases you. And on that day it will not be the garment | | yours. You may wear it whenever it pleases you. And on that day it will not be the garment |
− | doing the speaking; it will be you, for you will be clothed in the majesty of the Father. Then go | + | doing the [[speaking]]; it will be you, for you will be [[clothed]] in the [[majesty]] of [[the Father]]. Then go |
| forth doing works in His name. | | forth doing works in His name. |
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| It will not always be as it is now with an open door and none seeking entry on the porch. | | It will not always be as it is now with an open door and none seeking entry on the porch. |
− | Over time as a natural consequence of this ministry that the people will become interested in your | + | Over time as a [[natural]] [[consequence]] of this ministry that the people will become interested in your |
− | activities; take solace in the things you have to say, find comfort in your perspective. So don't | + | [[activities]]; take [[solace]] in the things you have to say, find [[comfort]] in your [[perspective]]. So don't |
− | trouble yourselves that you are not swamped at the moment. These things will develop. It is | + | trouble yourselves that you are not swamped at the [[moment]]. These things will [[develop]]. It is |
− | natural. For now I think we are all satisfied with our family feeling. I do not sense that we are | + | [[natural]]. For now I think we are all [[satisfied]] with our [[family]] [[feeling]]. I do not sense that we are |
| lacking anything. | | lacking anything. |
| + | |
| So, a new assignment. You will find it familiar. As always it stands in the shoes of the | | So, a new assignment. You will find it familiar. As always it stands in the shoes of the |
− | previous assignment. Now having listened, stand aside. Let the Adjuster take the lead. It is what | + | previous assignment. Now having [[listened]], stand aside. Let the [[Adjuster]] take the [[lead]]. It is what |
− | life on the material worlds is all about. Progressive devotion to the Adjuster's leading. And you | + | life on the [[material worlds]] is all about. [[Progressive]] [[devotion]] to the [[Adjuster]]'s [[leading]]. And you |
− | will be the owners of a coat of many colors. | + | will be the owners of a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coat_of_many_colors coat of many colors]. |
− | ABRAHAM: Good evening, I am Abraham. I am the commander of the Reserve Corp of | + | |
− | Destiny in service to Michael under my friend and colleague, collaborator, Machiventa | + | ABRAHAM: Good evening, I am Abraham. I am the [[commander]] of the [[Reserve Corps of |
− | Melchizedek. | + | Destiny]] in service to [[Michael]] under my [[friend]] and [[colleague]], collaborator, [[Machiventa]] |
| + | [[Melchizedek]]. |
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| In our work we have seen this tiny mustard seed begin to grow into a tree. Sapling that it is, | | In our work we have seen this tiny mustard seed begin to grow into a tree. Sapling that it is, |
− | we are pleased with the evolution and the growth which is manifest here, a branch of the tree. | + | we are pleased with the [[evolution]] and the [[growth]] which is [[manifest]] here, a branch of the tree. |
− | You, the Tallahassee group, have been a great encouragement in our work for you have | + | You, the [[Tallahassee TeaM|Tallahassee group]], have been a great [[encouragement]] in our work for you have |
− | demonstrated within the group the very elements of the gospel which Christ Michael pronounced | + | [[demonstrated]] within the group the very elements of the [[gospel]] which [[Christ]] [[Michael]] pronounced |
− | during his time in the flesh on Urantia. This was for you to recognize in each other, the spiritual | + | during his time in the flesh on [[Urantia]]. This was for you to [[recognize]] in each other, the [[spiritual]] |
− | link which made you brothers and sisters. We have noted, as in a family, there have been | + | [[link]] which made you brothers and sisters. We have noted, as in a [[family]], there have been |
− | personality clashes which you have dealt with and are dealing with with the spiritual perception | + | [[personality]] clashes which you have dealt with and are dealing with with the [[spiritual]] [[perception]] |
− | which is required to bring relationships, mortal relationships, to their highest and most noble | + | which is required to bring [[relationships]], mortal relationships, to their highest and most [[noble]] |
− | realization. Your teacher, Will, has struggled and toiled with you in your daily lives to bring to | + | [[realization]]. Your [[teacher]], [[Will]], has struggled and toiled with you in your daily lives to bring to |
− | you words and spiritual mota which has transformed and is transforming you into an example, a | + | you [[words]] and spiritual [[mota]] which has [[transformed]] and is transforming you into an [[example]], a |
− | microcosm of how we wish the world and the mortals in it to interact. My sincere thanks and | + | [[microcosm]] of how we wish the world and the mortals in it to [[interact]]. My [[sincere]] thanks and |
− | congratulations to you for your excellent progress and example. | + | congratulations to you for your excellent [[progress]] and example. |
− | HAM: This is Ham. I visited with you this evening during your conversations. I recognize so | + | |
− | much spiritual awakening within this family. We know your hearts. We know you wish and | + | HAM: This is Ham. I [[visited]] with you this evening during your [[conversations]]. I [[recognize]] so |
− | desire to do the will of the Father. Each may express this in their own unique manner, but your | + | much [[spiritual]] [[awakening]] within this [[family]]. We know your [[hearts]]. We know you [[wish]] and |
− | intent is clear. It matters not that you stumble or that you have concerns and worries for they | + | [[desire]] to [[do the will of the Father]]. Each may [[express]] this in their own [[unique]] [[manner]], but your |
− | shall all dissipate in the brilliant light and love of the Father which shall forever light your way. | + | [[intent]] is clear. It matters not that you stumble or that you have concerns and [[worries]] for they |
− | Michael has promised this to you and I assure you this evening of its reality. | + | shall all [[dissipate]] in the brilliant [[light]] and [[love]] of [[the Father]] which shall forever light your way. |
− | I love this work and this mission which has been directed by the Father and desired by | + | [[Michael]] has [[promised]] this to you and I [[assure]] you this evening of its [[reality]]. |
− | Michael. It shall go forth in joy, happiness and fulfillment. It pleases me that you have joined | + | I [[love]] this work and this [[mission]] which has been directed by [[the Father]] and [[desired]] by |
− | with us in this glorious, happy mission. | + | [[Michael]]. It shall go forth in [[joy]], [[happiness]] and fulfillment. It pleases me that you have joined |
− | MACHIVENTA MELCHIZEDEK: We serve Michael whose will is a perfect reflection of the | + | with us in this [[glorious]], [[happy]] [[Teaching Mission|mission]]. |
− | will of the Heavenly Father. This world will change. It will not always be thus. This change | + | |
− | began long ago. It has progressed ever since. You feel it. You all know. Things will never be | + | MACHIVENTA MELCHIZEDEK: We serve [[Michael]] whose will is a [[perfect]] [[reflection]] of the |
− | the same. I, Machiventa Melchizedek, say so. We teach in the Father's name. We minister in | + | will of the [[Heavenly Father]]. [[Urantia|This world]] will [[change]]. It will not always be thus. This change |
− | Michael's name. It is our work. It is your work, too. We count you among ourselves. This | + | began long ago. It has [[progressed]] ever since. You [[feel]] it. You all [[know]]. Things will never be |
− | world will be saved, one soul at a time. It is not simply a matter of turning up the temperature. It | + | the same. I, [[Machiventa]] [[Melchizedek]], say so. We teach in [[the Father]]'s name. We minister in |
− | is, however, a matter of increasing the activity which you have seen. Yet we do not wish to go | + | [[Michael]]'s name. It is our [[work]]. It is your work, too. We count you among ourselves. This |
− | dashing off without having measured those changes which have occurred on the planet since our | + | world will be saved, one [[soul]] at a time. It is not simply a matter of turning up the [[temperature]]. It |
− | departure. Someday soon you will see. For now, you are not alone. This is an interactive | + | is, however, a matter of increasing the [[activity]] which you have seen. Yet we do not wish to go |
− | relationship. We say you can count on us and we say we are counting on you. Never forget that | + | dashing off without having [[measured]] those [[changes]] which have occurred on the [[planet]] since our |
− | the relationship with God is an exchange. He has gone to great effort to arrange for you to know | + | departure. |
− | all. No other creatures are graced with this opportunity. We know that this is difficult. We | + | |
− | know that it is too difficult for some however we believe, that as Michael taught with a helping | + | Someday soon you will see. For now, you are not [[alone]]. This is an [[interactive]] |
− | hand, all will make it to Paradise and eternal glory with work yet to do. Therefore we commend | + | [[relationship]]. We say you can count on us and we say we are counting on you. Never forget that |
− | you and we challenge you and we welcome you. We welcome you and count our success on the | + | the [[relationship]] with [[God]] is an exchange. He has gone to great [[effort]] to arrange for you to know |
| + | all. No other [[creatures]] are graced with this [[opportunity]]. We know that this is [[difficult]]. We |
| + | know that it is too difficult for some however we [[believe]], that as [[Michael]] taught with a helping |
| + | hand, all will make it to [[Paradise]] and [[eternal]] [[glory]] with work yet to do. Therefore we commend |
| + | you and we [[challenge]] you and we [[welcome]] you. We welcome you and count our [[success]] on the |
| day you surpass our ability. | | day you surpass our ability. |
− | Well, let us be about it then to the glory of His name forever and ever. Amen. | + | |
− | Now get out there and get out of the way. [laughter] Goodnight. God bless you. His love | + | Well, let us be about it then to the [[glory]] of His name forever and ever. Amen. |
− | lasts forever. It is showered upon you freely. His reality knows no beginning and no end. Let us | + | Now get out there and get out of the way. [laughter] Goodnight. [[God]] [[bless]] you. His [[love]] |
| + | lasts forever. It is showered upon you freely. His [[reality]] knows no beginning and no end. Let us |
| venture forth. I leave you for now. | | venture forth. I leave you for now. |
− | Shalom. | + | |
| + | [[Shalom]]. |
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| [[Category: The Teaching Mission: Dialogues]] | | [[Category: The Teaching Mission: Dialogues]] |