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==Session 10==

==Session 10==

*FEBRUARY 23, 1992

*FEBRUARY 23, 1992

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

WILL: The love of God surrounds us. The love of God enfolds us. The majesty of God upholds us all. There is no God like our God. He has given us life. He has given us love and shown us the path to His side, from which position we shall set forth unto new worlds not yet known to any person. Good evening my friends, I am your teacher. I am Will.

I have enjoyed your [[conversation]] this evening and good [[questions]] have been raised. I will attempt to deal with those which I [[believe]] I [[understand]]. If there are any questions discussed earlier tonight which I overlook, please call them to my [[attention]]. First, on the [[topic]] of whether or not I was rebuked by the [[Melchizedek]] on the [[method]] of Eric's [[spiritual]] [[name]]: It is not for me to [[reveal]] such a personal thing as another's [[cosmic]] [[name]]. If Eric chooses not to release or not to publish his name, from my view, it is his [[private]] business. I am quite fond and proud of my [[name]] as I am sure you will all be proud and fond of your names when you ultimately know them, but I will say in his stead that it is something that sometimes takes a little getting used to and since we now have-those of us who are survivors-a luxury of time as you [[understand]] it, the passage of a little time makes little [[difference]]. It is something that will [[work]] itself out, by and by. However, as to the question of rebuke, I eagerly await the next occasion upon which the [[Melchizedek]] shall correct my [[actions]] or my [[opinions]] or my [[point of view]]. I have never found him to be wrong nor any other [[Melchizedek]] reviewing my work closely. Actually that sounds like a qualification. I have never [[perceived]] [[error]] in any of the spiritual ministers. I know that historically some have gone astray and I [[understand]] generally that on [[other planets]], in other [[the System|systems]] and by logical extension in the other [[Local Universe|universes]], some have gone astray. I have never [[witnessed]] it myself. So in my view, the margin for [[error]] is small and, if the [[Melchizedek]] wishes to step in and override my [[exercise]] of restraint, I have nothing to say about that. He is always up to things that I do not completely [[understand]] anyway and this is largely his project. Besides, he has personal [[experience]] in dealing with [[humans]] under instruction from this very planet. It is one of the reasons he was chosen to represent [[Michael]] as [[Planetary Prince]]. He has a way of [[speaking]] that is very forceful and, upon review, I can see that you might feel that his [[words]] were strong enough to imply that I had erred in some way. I do not think that that is true, myself.

I have enjoyed your conversation this evening and good questions have been raised. I will attempt to deal with those which I believe I understand. If there are any questions discussed earlier tonight which I overlook, please call them to my attention. First, on the topic of whether or not I was rebuked by the Melchizedek on the method of Eric's spiritual name: It is not for me to reveal such a personal thing as another's cosmic name. If Eric chooses not to release or not to publish his name, from my view, it is his private business. I am quite fond and proud of my name as I am sure you will all be proud and fond of your names when you ultimately know them, but I will say in his stead that it is something that sometimes takes a little getting used to and since we now have-those of us who are survivors-a luxury of time as you understand it, the passage of a little time makes little difference. It is something that will work itself out, by and by. However, as to the question of rebuke, I eagerly await the next occasion upon which the Melchizedek shall correct my actions or my opinions or my point of view. I have never found him to be wrong nor any other Melchizedek reviewing my work closely. Actually that sounds like a qualification. I have never perceived error in any of the spiritual ministers. I know that historically some have gone astray and I understand generally that on other planets, in other systems and by logical extension in the other universes, some have gone astray. I have never witnessed it myself. So in my view, the margin for error is small and, if the Melchizedek wishes to step in and override my exercise of restraint, I have nothing to say about that. He is always up to things that I do not completely understand anyway and this is largely his project. Besides, he has personal experience in dealing with humans under instruction from this very planet. It is one of the reasons he was chosen to represent Michael as Planetary Prince. He has a way of speaking that is very forceful and, upon review, I can see that you might feel that his words were strong enough to imply that I had erred in some way. I do not think that that is true, myself.

I think we recently said that there are [[differences]] of [[opinion]] even among the instruction team. If we were all alike, there would be no point in assembling a team. We each bring different [[perspectives]], different degrees of restraint, different degrees of [[advocacy]] and [[activity]]. Eric would say, "That is what makes horse races." I rather like his name, though. He was reluctant to [[reveal]] his name because there is a [[historical]] [[connection]]. He considers it a suspect connection that goes back fifteen years or so to time when he and Soledet and another used a board called the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ouija Ouija board] and his name was clearly spelled out, repeatedly. Soledet's cosmic name also was spelled out clearly, but the record of that [[event]] has been misplaced. It will not hurt to wait awhile for the next step, and he was somewhat unnerved by the [[personal]] [[message]] that was delivered by the Melchizedek along with the revelation of his cosmic name-actually the confirmation of his cosmic name-and not knowing how to extricate the pieces of [[factual]] [[information]], he just refrained from raising the entire topic. Still, the [[Melchizedek]] came through loud and clear. I certainly [[understood]] his remarks.

On the [[topic]] of [[hierarchy]]: hierarchies exist throughout the [[celestial]] [[administration]] of creature [[progress]]. Hierarchies are [[natural]] among your people no matter the [[culture]]. The question seems to be whether [[hierarchies]] exist in the [[interface]] between the [[morontia]] and the [[material]]. I perceive that hierarchies are inescapable, for there is no such thing as total [[equality]] between people. It is not for us to question the [[skills]] and [[talents]] which are bestowed by [[the Father]] upon the [[individual]] will creatures. Great differences in abilities exist between people closely related-from the same [[genetic]] lines. It is somehow a part of [[the Father]]'s [[plan]]. With such variation among the participants, it is inescapable that [[hierarchy]] shall [[develop]]. The question is, shall we make the [[transition]] from the [[material]] life to the [[morontia life]] with or without the utilization of [[hierarchies]]. [[The Father]] in heaven knows all. We believe this. I have never seen any indication to the contrary. While we ourselves do not ascribe to the [[theory]] of [[providence]] and are instructed not to teach the theory of providence, [[the Father]] knows what [[tools]] are required. He will provide the [[necessaries]]. It is for us on this side and for you on that side to put them into [[action]]. Whatever is needed to effect [[the Father]]'s plan will be provided, and freely. It is true that there was a disparity between the [[necessities]] provided to the [[disciples]] of [[Jesus]] and the sworn [[apostles]] of Jesus. Yet there is no way for me to distinguish for you the [[transit]] between those two points except as the [[embrace]] of [[faith]]. No answer which I provide to you will be [[intellectually]] or [[emotionally]] satisfying. Only the [[embrace]] of [[faith]] in the Father will be [[satisfactory]]. When you embrace the Father's [[love]] and [[the Father]]'s service, all will be made clear, and this distinction between steps on the ladder will become moot.

The [[Sarasota TeaM|Sarasota group]] is as [[enthusiastic]] as this [[group]] is [[private]]. We are in the beginning of this [[movement]] and we must allow for variation among the [[people]] involved. They will do some things that will appear [[foolish]]. Many people have [[immediately]] questioned the validity of their [[contact]] because they attempted to circumvent the necessary [[process]] of communication [[development]] by employing a [[professional]] [[medium]]. It does not really hurt anything. Their contact is genuine and their teacher is not yet assigned. Their contact with Ramsey is genuine and the dialogue which took place on that evening is genuine. The people's hearts are good and, like anything, it is not how you start that counts, it is how you finish. This type of [[communication]] has its ups and downs. It is easy for the truest thought to be distorted unwittingly by the [[person]] who delivers the [[message]]. The only solution for it is to compile such a mass of material that the [[message]] comes through between the lines. Your [[hopes]] for [[heaven]] cannot depend upon the turn of a phrase, any more than they can depend upon a yes or no answer. We are not in the [[business]] of fostering such reliance. The person who shall relay the [[message]] initially in the [[Sarasota TeaM|Sarasota group]] needs [[practice]]. Some people are more suited for this type of [[communication]] than others. We think that is a [[point]] that is obvious. [[Fear]] is an incredible impediment to this type of [[communication]] but their communication so far, such as it is, is genuine enough. It certainly qualifies as valid. Things will work out more smoothly when they [[receive]] their assignment from their teacher. Roland is [[feeling]] [[conflict]]ing thoughts between [[embracing]] and fearing his teacher, Ramsey. I think that is the [[majority]] of [[topics]] raised. Were there further questions?

I think we recently said that there are differences of opinion even among the instruction team. If we were all alike, there would be no point in assembling a team. We each bring different perspectives, different degrees of restraint, different degrees of advocacy and activity. Eric would say, "That is what makes horse races." I rather like his name, though. He was reluctant to reveal his name because there is a historical connection. He considers it a suspect connection that goes back fifteen years or so to time when he and Soledet and another used a board called the Ouija board and his name was clearly spelled out, repeatedly. Soledet's cosmic name also was spelled out clearly, but the record of that event has been misplaced. It will not hurt to wait awhile for the next step, and he was somewhat unnerved by the personal message that was delivered by the Melchizedek along with the revelation of his cosmic name-actually the confirmation of his cosmic name-and not knowing how to extricate the pieces of factual information, he just refrained from raising the entire topic. Still, the Melchizedek came through loud and clear. I certainly understood his remarks.

VINCENT: I have a couple of questions. I know it is bad to ask multiple questions but first of all, you call [Desmond], Roland. Now, that may have been an oversight but I also [[wondered]] when Ramsey was here, Ramsey called him [by his given name]. Why aren't you using, why isn't Ramsey using his [[spiritual]] [[name]] or did you make a mistake, because I thought Roland was someone else and I have heard a [[different]] [[name]] for [Desmond's] spiritual name.

On the topic of hierarchy: hierarchies exist throughout the celestial administration of creature progress. Hierarchies are natural among your people no matter the culture. The question seems to be whether hierarchies exist in the interface between the morontia and the material. I perceive that hierarchies are inescapable, for there is no such thing as total equality between people. It is not for us to question the skills and talents which are bestowed by the Father upon the individual will creatures. Great differences in abilities exist between people closely related-from the same genetic lines. It is somehow a part of the Father's plan. With such variation among the participants, it is inescapable that hierarchy shall develop. The question is, shall we make the transition from the material life to the morontia life with or without the utilization of hierarchies. The Father in heaven knows all. We believe this. I have never seen any indication to the contrary. While we ourselves do not ascribe to the theory of providence and are instructed not to teach the theory of providence, the Father knows what tools are required. He will provide the necessaries. It is for us on this side and for you on that side to put them into action. Whatever is needed to effect the Father's plan will be provided, and freely. It is true that there was a disparity between the necessities provided to the disciples of Jesus and the sworn apostles of Jesus. Yet there is no way for me to distinguish for you the transit between those two points except as the embrace of faith. No answer which I provide to you will be intellectually or emotionally satisfying. Only the embrace of faith in the Father will be satisfactory. When you embrace the Father's love and the Father's service, all will be made clear, and this distinction between steps on the ladder will become moot.

WILL: Weeks ago, we attempted to use [Desmond's] cosmic [[name]] and Eric was reluctant for [[fear]] of making [[error]]. Therefore, his earthly name came through. This week we see the [[opposite]] side of that [[problem]]. This week Eric insisted on using [Desmond's] earthly name and when I tried to push the cosmic name upon his [[subconsciousness]], he got it wrong. The business of [[names]] is tricky. For example, I have some difficulty remembering earthly names and must search Eric's [[memory]] throughout [[history]], many humans have entertained contact with spiritual ministers on an [[individual]] basis. Ordinarily these [[individuals]] have been recipients of a ministry designed to develop their personal [[spiritual progress]] and their zeal to [[share]] the good news. They have often proselytized the [[messages]] that they honestly received. This is considered one of inevitable [[consequences]] of such [[celestial]] [[contact]] with [[humans]]. There is no particular harm done, but the rule has always been that when such [[messages]] are [[perverted]] through over-much [[ego]] [[aggrandizement]] or through [[exploitation]] for [[money]] or [[fame]] or other more subtle exercises of [[power]] over one's fellow creatures, [[communication]] is broken off. These valid contacts are virtually innumerable. But I [[understand]] by your [[question]] that you are referring to questionable contacts because of your use of the term "[[mediums]]". I will say that mediums speak a [[language]]-vocabulary-which is evocative of many people's progress [[aspirations]]. They sing the [[song]] that people would like to hear. Many are [[sensitive]] to [[energy]] transfers that ordinary [[mortals]] do not feel, cannot measure, and would be [[frightened]] by. The mediums themselves know little of these [[powers]]-only that they are there and that they may be utilized and that they may be turned to some [[positive]] [[good]]. It is possible for each of you to tap into the race [[intellect]]-the body of [[knowledge]] which is accumulated through human [[experience]]. But such mediums are extraordinary. In most cases, they are simply talking to themselves. Each of you knows that in your daydreams, you have [[conversations]] with yourself. Such conversations can become quite sophisticated and deal with only dimly remembered matters that could not be held readily [[accessible]] on the [[conscious mind]] and astonishing [[material]] may be drawn forth for, as your [[scientists]] have correctly discerned, you use but a minor [[fraction]] of your [[brain potential]] for [[memory]] and [[conscious]] [[thought]]. There is more detail available as to whether mediums deal with their mid-mind or deep mind, but the summation is, they speak with themselves. I [[hope]] that answers.

I am trying to impress [Desmond's] cosmic name, but it is a [[problem]]. We will come back to it.

 

 

 

 

I am trying to impress [Desmond's] cosmic name, but it is a problem. We will come back to it.

*[Break]

*[Break]

Again, I greet you. This useful break was precipitated by an interruption in communication. Our friend is rightly concerned for the accuracy of the material. This type of communication is fraught with the opportunity for mistake, and he reacts strongly to a mistake.

Again, I greet you. This useful break was [[precipitated]] by an [[interruption]] in [[communication]]. Our friend is rightly concerned for the [[accuracy]] of the [[material]]. This type of communication is fraught with the [[opportunity]] for mistake, and he reacts strongly to a mistake.

 

 

 

The Melchizedek's task which Vincent and Eric performed was a fairly solid example of the way the Father works. The minister from the church was thinking largely in terms of projects, organization, programs. He was in some jeopardy of losing the thought of the personal service connection. We wish for each of you to develop the ability to distinguish between those groups which seek a personal relationship with the Father and those which seek a distant relationship and an arm's length relationship-an arm's-length relationship. Certain groups which are active in your community provide a useful and valid social service in the name of the Father, yet have little or nothing to do with the revelation or reception of the Father's personal ministry: His love, which is to be poured out on each of the people. The personal ministry of the Heavenly Father is the key concept which we have attempted to share with you over these past few months. We think that you have all made great progress absorbing these teachings.

Many of you think that your stillness practice is unproductive, yet I say to you that this sincere worship of the Heavenly Father rockets straight to Paradise, with no intervening interpretation. This sincere act of love and respect falls directly upon the Father's ears. The Father will change your world, one person by one person. In order to do this, it is necessary for people, one person by one person, to embrace the love of the Father, therefore we ask that you go out and, as opportunities present themselves, expose yourselves to these groups, whether they are small or large. Try to gauge their concept of the Father's activity in their lives.

Numerous among you have had an [[opportunity]] to see for yourselves the [[spiritual progress]] of people who are searching for [[the Father]]'s [[love]].

I have a task which we would like for you to [[perform]]. We [[wish]] for you to be keenly [[aware]], to [[observe]] and note the [[activities]] and [[posture]] of people who meet by ones and twos and in larger [[groups]], attempting to [[develop]] their [[love]] for [[the Father]] in heaven and His son, [[Michael]]. It will be useful for you in your ministry, which is yet some distance away, to understand the [[activities]] that people are presently [[engaged]] in, in this genuine search for [[the Father]]. For this reason, we have asked Vincent to initiate a survey of the ministers who [[preach]] openly in the [[churches]] in your area. It is a large task. Any of you are [[welcome]] to assist him in this project. But each of you has contact with one or more groups who are seeking to deepen [[contact]] with [[the Father]] in heaven. Go [[visit]] them, see what they think. Be keenly [[aware]] whether they are deepening their personal [[relationship]] with [[the Father]] or developing the programmatic pursuit of [[intellectual]] or [[spiritual]] [[enlightenment]].

You do not have a duty to represent your own thoughts on this subject to such groups but, if you should feel an undeniable urge to represent your highest understanding of the Father's ministry-- if you should feel the activity of your Adjuster leading you onward-we encourage you, follow suit. While you might now think such an experience is terrifying, I assure you that it is not. It is sublime-to feel the Adjuster angling up, and you willing and consciously cooperating with His leading. It is a fast race we run up the staircase to heaven. It is the work that you were all born to do and by now you well know there are an infinite number of forks leading to the Father's road. If you should elect to pass one by, shortly another will be presented to you. You are not being tested. We are only placing opportunities in your path. It will change your view of your community to see the numbers of people who are concerned with spiritual development. You are not alone. Your Father works with each of those people just as He is with us tonight.

The [[Melchizedek]]'s task which Vincent and Eric [[performed]] was a fairly solid example of the way [[the Father]] works. The minister from the [[church]] was thinking largely in terms of [[projects]], [[organization]], programs. He was in some [[jeopardy]] of losing the [[thought]] of the [[personal]] [[service]] connection. We wish for each of you to develop the [[ability]] to distinguish between those [[groups]] which seek a [[personal]] [[relationship]] with [[the Father]] and those which seek a distant [[relationship]] and an arm's length relationship-an arm's-length relationship. Certain [[groups]] which are active in your [[community]] provide a useful and valid [[social]] [[service]] in the name of the Father, yet have little or nothing to do with the [[revelation]] or [[reception]] of [[the Father]]'s personal ministry: His [[love]], which is to be poured out on each of the people. The [[personal]] ministry of the Heavenly Father is the key [[concept]] which we have attempted to [[share]] with you over these past few months. We [[think]] that you have all made great [[progress]] absorbing these teachings.

Many of you think that your [[stillness]] [[practice]] is unproductive, yet I say to you that this sincere [[worship]] of the [[Heavenly Father]] rockets straight to [[Paradise]], with no intervening [[interpretation]]. This [[sincere]] [[act]] of [[love]] and [[respect]] falls directly upon [[the Father]]'s ears. The Father will [[change]] your world, one person by one [[person]]. In order to do this, it is [[necessary]] for people, one person by one person, to [[embrace]] the [[love]] of [[the Father]], therefore we ask that you go out and, as [[opportunities]] present themselves, expose yourselves to these [[groups]], whether they are small or large. Try to gauge their [[concept]] of [[the Father]]'s activity in their lives.

Are there further questions tonight? If not, I will encourage you to communicate with those groups under development in your area, to communicate freely with all Urantia Book readers. In those groups under spiritual guidance such as this, you will find it instructive, and the degree of variety which is available. The Melchizedek has taken the minimum steps to influence the development of the new group now forming. We are all quite excited about these developments. Soon we will be adding groups monthly to our roster.

Are there further questions tonight? If not, I will [[encourage]] you to [[communicate]] with those groups under [[development]] in your area, to [[communicate]] freely with all [[Urantia Book]] readers. In those groups under [[spiritual]] [[guidance]] such as this, you will find it instructive, and the [[degree]] of variety which is available. The [[Melchizedek]] has taken the minimum steps to [[influence]] the [[development]] of the new group now forming. We are all quite excited about these developments. Soon we will be adding groups monthly to our roster.

I wish to express my approval of you gathered here tonight. If you look back over the past several months, you will see great developments in your personal lives. As you look on your daily lives, I think you will notice that you are beginning to care for your brothers and sisters. It is a good development. I do not mean the increase of caring which is limited to those people in this group, but also those people that you meet in daily intercourse. I think that each of you can see that you are growing more fond of your companions in this material life; you are feeling some sincere concern for them. That is a good development. We are happy to see it. It is spontaneous in you. It is a sure sign of the purity of our effort and another confirmation of the Father's ministry.

I wish to [[express]] my approval of you gathered here tonight. If you look back over the past several months, you will see great [[developments]] in your [[personal]] lives. As you look on your daily lives, I think you will notice that you are beginning to care for your brothers and sisters. It is a [[good]] [[development]]. I do not mean the increase of caring which is limited to those people in this group, but also those people that you meet in daily [[intercourse]]. I think that each of you can see that you are growing more fond of your [[companions]] in this [[material]] life; you are feeling some [[sincere]] concern for them. That is a good development. We are [[happy]] to see it. It is [[spontaneous]] in you. It is a sure sign of the [[purity]] of our [[effort]] and another [[confirmation]] of [[the Father]]'s ministry.

[[The Father]] holds you all in the palm of His hand. It is my [[joyous]] task to [[observe]] the daily [[events]] in your lives and to see the heartfelt [[response]] to our [[humble]] ministry, [[expressed]] here tonight. Therefore, I bid you a [[happy]] and productive week and will talk with you again soon. I am your [[teacher]] Will and I love you.

The Father holds you all in the palm of His hand. It is my joyous task to observe the daily events in your lives and to see the heartfelt response to our humble ministry, expressed here tonight. Therefore, I bid you a happy and productive week and will talk with you again soon. I am your teacher Will and I love you.

[[Shalom]].

==Session 11==

==Session 11==

*02/25/92 Tuesday a.m. message from Will:

*02/25/92 Tuesday a.m. message from Will: