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When you hold in your hand a [[seed]] it is able to be held because it has size. As you break down the components of this [[seed]] to discern the structures [[integrated]] therein it is soon noted that much that gives seeds size is merely food for a temporary period of time. What is the [[germ]], the truly valuable element, is quite small in relation to [[the whole]]. When the seed sprouts soon this life seeks nourishment beyond itself; into the ground with its [[roots]], and into the air with its leaves. This is much like what is occurring within you now. Your [[body]] and your [[mind]] are seed food for the sprouting of [[your soul]] and the [[attainment]] of [[the Father]].

When you hold in your hand a [[seed]] it is able to be held because it has size. As you break down the components of this [[seed]] to discern the structures [[integrated]] therein it is soon noted that much that gives seeds size is merely food for a temporary period of time. What is the [[germ]], the truly valuable element, is quite small in relation to [[the whole]]. When the seed sprouts soon this life seeks nourishment beyond itself; into the ground with its [[roots]], and into the air with its leaves. This is much like what is occurring within you now. Your [[body]] and your [[mind]] are seed food for the sprouting of [[your soul]] and the [[attainment]] of [[the Father]].

 

You have expressed [[frustration]] over the practice of [[stillness]]. I attempt today to soothe this frustration by [[illustrating]] how difficult of [[discernment]] this divine presence is; yet this presence is real and here within each of you. Cultivating the art of [[silence]] will at times bring you direct discernment, [[profound]] [[experience]]. Other times it will be much like standing at the base of the tower and merely [[touching]] it knowing what is at the top and knowing that you are connected by the structure intervening. And this is the meditation of [[faith]]. A [[partnership]] with expertise and [[harmony]] is one wherein the two partners can function in relation to one another even without [[communication]], without prodding or instruction. To undertake [[quiet]] time is to develop your end of the partnership, your ability to [[function]] without instruction, even without [[communication]]. Yes, do long for a [[conscious]] experience of the presence of the Father. However, ever hold in your [[faith]] that [[eventual]] day in your future career when you will be unmistakably eternally [[fused]] and ever conscious of the presence of God.

You have expressed [[frustration]] over the practice of [[stillness]]. I attempt today to soothe this frustration by [[illustrating]] how difficult of [[discernment]] this divine presence is; yet this presence is real and here within each of you. Cultivating the art of [[silence]] will at times bring you direct discernment, [[profound]] [[experience]]. Other times it will be much like standing at the base of the tower and merely [[touching]] it knowing what is at the top and knowing that you are connected by the structure intervening. And this is the meditation of [[faith]]. A [[partnership]] with expertise and [[harmony]] is one wherein the two partners can function in relation to one another even without [[communication]], without prodding or instruction. To undertake [[quiet]] time is to develop your end of the partnership, your ability to [[function]] without instruction, even without [[communication]]. Yes, do long for a [[conscious]] experience of the presence of the Father. However, ever hold in your [[faith]] that [[eventual]] day in your future career when you will be unmistakably eternally [[fused]] and ever conscious of the presence of God.

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

Mark: I’ve been [[thinking]] about the various forms of [[spirit]] [[assistance]] available to us. You help us because we have [[accepted]] your assistance. Are the visitors to our world who are on a more physical plane also a part of this [[process]] of facilitation? I feel they aren’t just sightseers or planetary observers but may very well be part of [[Planetary Administration|the administration]] of which we are a part. Could you comment please?

Mark: I’ve been [[thinking]] about the various forms of [[spirit]] [[assistance]] available to us. You help us because we have [[accepted]] your assistance. Are the visitors to our world who are on a more physical plane also a part of this [[process]] of facilitation? I feel they aren’t just sightseers or planetary observers but may very well be part of [[Planetary Administration|the administration]] of which we are a part. Could you comment please?

Elyon: Yes, I will within the constraints of my mission [[mandate]]. As you are released as a planet from the conditions of [[quarantine]] among the [[rebellious worlds]], many normal functions such as interplanetary [[communication]] will be reinstated, and even now the work is underway to establish these ties. Because of this world’s isolation and the subsequent absence of a truly holistic [[spiritual]] teaching, that which is [[physical]] has been separated from that which is [[spiritual]]. Often the world is seen as a place to remove oneself from and the divine as a place to go to. In a [[normal]] arrangement of planetary [[events]] this is not the case. Visitors from [[other worlds]] and entities from higher [[dimensions]] are as much a part of the totality of the planetary [[experience]] of any [[creature]]. Efforts are being made to establish these conditions. I do not say “reestablish”, for the functions of the spirit [[administration]] on this world fell apart before the initial establishment was set as far as the human creatures on the world are concerned. You have not lost the “good old days”; only now is planet Urantia coming into these good days.

Elyon: Yes, I will within the constraints of my mission [[mandate]]. As you are released as a planet from the conditions of [[quarantine]] among the [[53:7 History of the Rebellion|rebellious worlds]], many normal functions such as interplanetary [[communication]] will be reinstated, and even now the work is underway to establish these ties. Because of this world’s isolation and the subsequent absence of a truly holistic [[spiritual]] teaching, that which is [[physical]] has been separated from that which is [[spiritual]]. Often the world is seen as a place to remove oneself from and the divine as a place to go to. In a [[normal]] arrangement of planetary [[events]] this is not the case. Visitors from [[other worlds]] and entities from higher [[dimensions]] are as much a part of the totality of the planetary [[experience]] of any [[creature]]. Efforts are being made to establish these conditions. I do not say “reestablish”, for the functions of the spirit [[administration]] on this world fell apart before the initial establishment was set as far as the human creatures on the world are concerned. You have not lost the “good old days”; only now is planet Urantia coming into these good days.

There will be some education required, and you are among many who are qualified to present this truth that those from other worlds are not hostile, that they will contribute beneficially to the progress of this planet, and that you too as citizens of this world will have the same beneficial impact upon them.

There will be some [[education]] required, and you are among many who are qualified to present this [[truth]] that those from [[other worlds]] are not [[hostile]], that they will contribute beneficially to the [[progress]] of [[this planet]], and that you too as citizens of this world will have the same beneficial [[impact]] upon them.

The Correcting Time, while very important to the affairs of Urantia, spans over each of the quarantined worlds from the rebellion. Teachers like myself are assigned elsewhere and are functioning even today as I do now with you. Due to the constraints of quarantine and the process for its lifting, you will only receive contact from those cleared to approach this world. This is due, if I may use the analogy, to the concern for the patient in the hospital ward that no other contaminations be presented. This is carefully monitored. On worlds advanced in progressive civilization far greater allowance is made for intercommunication and for the mistakes that may occur in this cross-planetary cultural experience. This is due to the maturity of the civilizations involved.

The [[Correcting Time]], while very important to the affairs of [[Urantia]], spans over each of the [[quarantined worlds]] from [[the rebellion]]. [[The teachers|Teachers like myself]] are assigned elsewhere and are functioning even today as I do now with you. Due to the constraints of [[quarantine]] and the process for its lifting, you will only receive contact from those cleared to approach this world. This is due, if I may use the [[analogy]], to the concern for the patient in the [[hospital]] ward that no other [[contaminations]] be presented. This is carefully monitored. On worlds advanced in progressive civilization far greater allowance is made for intercommunication and for the [[mistakes]] that may occur in this cross-planetary cultural [[experience]]. This is due to the [[maturity]] of the civilizations involved.

I hope I have been helpful.

I hope I have been helpful.

Mark: I’ve been thinking about seeing from our power points and knowing how to approach situations from fear or curiosity. These visitors are non-threatening, but I know fear grips many when they think of them. If these visitors need ambassadors to help in the fulfillment of Michael’s mission, then I am willing to help out.

Mark: I’ve been [[thinking]] about seeing from our power points and knowing how to approach situations from [[fear]] or [[curiosity]]. These [[visitors]] are non-threatening, but I know fear grips many when they think of them. If these visitors need [[ambassadors]] to help in the fulfillment of Michael’s mission, then I am willing to help out.

 

Elyon: Your offer is noted and your name is on page one of the list of volunteers. It is important that we have those of such dedication and sincerity. Not many upon your world have even developed a true belief in a populated universe. There is faint belief, supposition, and imagination, but that conviction of a deep faith still lacks upon this world. It will require those as yourself to promote this.

Mark: The list must be short if I am on page one. I accept that they would not be here if it were not part of the divine plan you spoke of. Thank you.

Elyon: Your offer is noted and your name is on page one of the list of volunteers. It is important that we have those of such [[dedication]] and [[sincerity]]. Not many upon your world have even developed a true [[belief]] in a populated universe. There is faint belief, [[supposition]], and [[imagination]], but that conviction of a deep [[faith]] still lacks upon this world. It will require those as yourself to promote this.

Evelyn: This is off-topic, but I read in the UB how versatile melchizedeks are, the only comparably versatile characters being Life Carriers. What can you tell us about Life Carriers so that we could appreciate this versatility? Melchizedeks materializing as humans for example we find awe inspiring, stepping in in emergencies, and so on.

Mark: The list must be short if I am on page one. I [[accept]] that they would not be here if it were not part of the [[divine]] plan you spoke of. Thank you.

Elyon: I am not allowed to embellish on the information given in the Urantia Papers. I can however arrange the presentation for new insights, for it was deemed appropriate to restrict the information given to that which is presented. You have been notified that there is a special relationship between the melchizedeks and Life Carriers as noted in the Papers. I will address the versatility element.

Elyon: I am not allowed to embellish on the [[information]] given in the [[Urantia Papers]]. I can however arrange the presentation for new [[insights]], for it was deemed appropriate to restrict the information given to that which is presented. You have been notified that there is a special [[relationship]] between the Melchizedeks and Life Carriers (see [[Midsoniters]]) as noted in the Papers. I will address the versatility element.

Melchizedeks are remarkable beings. I have only experience within this local universe, and I must say that our Melchizedeks are fantastic beings. They are in charge of universe education. That means that they teach creatures across a broad spectrum of manifestation. The Melchizedeks are in charge of this Teaching Mission, but that is only one small branch of their educational program. They are able not only to stand as Machiventa did face to face with someone like Abraham, but they also can approach an angel or any other creature in this realm of Nebadon and meet them at their level of education opportunity. That is their versatility, their adaptability, their form-changing ability.

[[Melchizedeks]] are remarkable beings. I have only experience within this [[local universe]], and I must say that our Melchizedeks are fantastic beings. They are in charge of universe [[education]]. That means that they teach creatures across a broad [[spectrum]] of [[manifestation]]. The Melchizedeks are in charge of this [[Teaching Mission]], but that is only one small branch of their educational program. They are able not only to stand as [[Machiventa]] did face to face with someone like [[Abraham]], but they also can approach an [[angel]] or any other creature in this realm of [[Nebadon]] and meet them at their level of education opportunity. That is their [[versatility]], their adaptability, their form-changing ability.

Life Carriers, their versatility is in their ability to manifest life forms. Just as the powers that the Melchizedeks have and the nature of their being is given by their creator/father Michael, so the powers of the Life Carriers are equally given by this creator/father. The Life Carriers are remarkable in their ability to generate variation in life and to instill within these variable life forms qualities of adaptability. regeneration, and the ability to survive. In some regards, both the Life Carriers and the Melchizedeks, if we may use a visual, may be likened in this regard: Picture Michael in your mind’s eye. Circle to the left and down with a string of Melchizedeks. Circle from the right and down the Life Carriers; one granted by Michael to generate multitudinous manifestations of life forms, the other granted by Michael with the ability to educate and uplift any form that is manifested. These are two of the great arms of the Michael project of developing Nebadon into a universe of Light and Life.

[[Life Carriers]], their versatility is in their ability to [[manifest]] [[life]] forms. Just as the powers that the Melchizedeks have and the nature of their being is given by their creator/father [[Michael]], so the powers of the Life Carriers are equally given by this creator/father. The Life Carriers are remarkable in their [[ability]] to generate variation in [[life]] and to instill within these variable life forms qualities of [[adaptability]]. regeneration, and the ability to [[survive]]. In some regards, both the Life Carriers and the Melchizedeks, if we may use a visual, may be likened in this regard: Picture Michael in your [[mind’s eye]]. Circle to the left and down with a string of [[Melchizedeks]]. Circle from the right and down the Life Carriers; one granted by Michael to generate multitudinous [[manifestations]] of life forms, the other granted by Michael with the ability to educate and uplift any form that is manifested. These are two of the great arms of the Michael project of developing [[Nebadon]] into a universe of [[Light and Life]].

I hope this has provided you with something to ponder.

I hope this has provided you with something to [[ponder]].

Evelyn: What a team!

Evelyn: What a team!

Elyon: And this is why you have in your papers reference to Melchizedek Life Carriers.

Elyon: And this is why you have in your papers reference to [[Melchizedek Life Carriers]].

Evelyn: It gives a sense of what a tiny fraction of the tower we are aware of.

Evelyn: It gives a sense of what a tiny [[fraction]] of the tower we are aware of.

Elyon: Many beings are expert at many things. Some beings only do one thing well. Others perform amazing feats with great versatility. Your task is simple: to love the Father and to love your fellows. By following this simple injunction there is no limit to the potentials of universe assignment and the heights to which you may grow as a creature of God.

Elyon: Many beings are [[expert]] at many things. Some beings only do one thing well. Others perform amazing feats with great [[versatility]]. Your task is simple: to [[love]] [[the Father]] and to love your fellows. By following this simple injunction there is no [[limit]] to the [[potentials]] of universe assignment and the heights to which you may grow as a creature of God.

===Closing===

===Closing===

I will draw this meeting to a close if that is your desire. Farewell.

I will draw this meeting to a close if that is your desire. Farewell.

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