What are Demons –

Demon Orb in outer Darkness

The realm of the afterlife of the spirit consist of many mansions, even lower realms by thought process create mansions. For the occult arts many of you may have had visions of building a mansion in the outer darkness in space as part of your “Alchemy Wedding”.

In the realms of “all that is” the demon souls reside in the outer darkness. This is a realm that is furthest away from the source of all spiritual energy which is “God’s Love”. Many believe that the nutrient source of the soul is actually just light. This is an error, pure radiance is generated by pure Love. Love itself is a mutual emotion between souls.

Demons are removed from this energy radiance of holy pure true love and therefore they roam the outer darkness and our physical world seeking that which they need to continue their existence. They draw sexual energy in a pretentious “In Love” relationship which is in the same lines as the myth of the “Fallen Angels” procreating with the woman of earth because they are fair and beautiful. Also, the myth of “Twin Flame” concepts. Spirit Guides are not a reality in heavens kingdoms, Christ and the Holy Spirit is the only guide you need however guardians are true.

Because we are able in the physical host to reach the energy of our Beloved Father, Christ and the Holy Spirit and their love, the other methods of drawing such energy from physical beings is to invoke anger and rage from you, physically trespassing in your mind and thoughts, planting lies and deceit making you act upon things that you would not normally do without this influence. Much like those people who you heard saying “GOD” told me to do it, they drown their children or hurt and maim someone. Our father very rarely moves in our thoughts with actual words but rather in his presence the language is “all knowing”, like having a conversation knowing the meaning but without words.

Demons gain energy from emotional strife and will work to create an environment in your visions where you have very high spiritual experiences some that seem the most of Holy Visions, they rise you up to reach our Fathers Love and then they cause opposition in words to make our physical host release this energy and replace it with strife and darkness. In this they gain “Gods” energy for survival.  

We are on the dawn of the new Millennium and the 7 years of trials and tribulations’ are at hand. Many of you are experiencing this trial at this very moment. I have spent 30 years studying scripture and I too easily trusted this path. I had to fight with all my energy to pull out of it and apply the Truth to what I was being told. To trust this path is the first mistake … Fallen Angels have waged a war on humanity and heaven …. Know the scripture, live according to the will of GOD and know the precepts of how to live on earth void of deceit and filled with brotherly love.

Do not fall to the way of sexual ambitions to extort a means of survival, only true love is honored in sexual activity. Do not seek monitory benefit from selling a belief system, live humbly and wholesomely, help one another and serve one another. Seek GOD’s approval if you are being lead in a path, always pray and study the scriptures on how we should live. Our Family in heaven awaits us.

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The hills melt in his Presence

The Lord reigns in Millennial glory _the hills melt in his presence_ Those who love the lord and hate evil.
PLAMS 97
 
 The Lord reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.
² Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.
³ A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about.
⁴ His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled.
⁵ The hills melted like wax at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
⁶ The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.
⁷ Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods.
⁸ Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O Lord.
⁹ For thou, Lord, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods.
¹⁰ Ye that love the Lord, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.
¹¹ Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
¹² Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.

 

Eschatological Hymn on YHWH as Universal Judges 

Topical references on the phrase “Clouds and Darkness” lead me to Kings 8:12 ((King James Bible Cambridge Ed) Then spake Solomon, the LORD said that he would dwell in the tick darkness))

 
Consideration of what this may actually reference leads me to two possibilities. Since the subject matter is on the millennial this precession of YHWH’s appearance tells me that he himself will appear on earth and bring with him his righteousness and judgments upon humanity. The clouds of darkness however may not be an imagery that is actually associated with dread and darkness unless you wish to take the perspective of a truly dark soul whose judgments may be harsh. More so the clouds of darkness would be an energetic physical side effect of YHWH penetrating the spiritual realms with the physical realms. No the less this Psalms clearly speaks to the appearance of YHWH himself along with judges in the onset of the Millennial and not just Jesus alone and the descriptions in the New Testament. Even more profound is the realization that YHWH himself has made appearances and will make appearances in the future.
 
Verse 3 describes a fire goes before him (YHWH) and burns his enemies (unrighteous at heart, see vs. 6.) This is of course the all consuming fire of YHWH and what do we know about his all consuming fire … reviewing the Old Testament the all consuming fire is usually always described as being a fire that destroys the unrighteous and enemies of those who are idol worshippers and worship other gods… hell is also described as being a place of fire so the difference here is the term “All consuming”. Giving that GOD sent to us his begotten son Jesus which was an act of love and compassion I can only assume “All consuming” means that he consumes within him or in another sense “returns those to the Godhead” which I like to refer to as a purification process. Most see the literal translation and immediately see this as being burned up in a fire.
 
Of course a compassionate loving GOD would not do this but rather act in a manner of saving ourselves from ourselves and the acts of lesser gods. (see vs. 10)
 
1Now, Israel, in light of all that, listen to the regulations and the case laws that I am teaching you to follow, so that you may live, enter, and possess the land that the LORD, your ancestors' God, is giving to you. 2 Don't add anything to the word that I am commanding you, and don't take anything away from it. Instead, keep the commands of the LORD your God that I am commanding all of you. 3 You saw with your own eyes what the LORD did concerning the Baal of Peor. The LORD your God destroyed everyone who followed the Baal of Peor, 4 but all of you who stayed true to the LORD your God are alive today. 5 So pay attention! I am teaching all of you the regulations and the case laws exactly as the LORD my God commanded me. You must do these in the land you are entering to possess.6 Keep them faithfully because that will show your wisdom and insight to the nations who will hear about all these regulations. They will say, "Surely this great nation is a wise and insightful people!" 7 After all, is there any great nation that has gods as close to it as the LORD our God is close to us whenever we call to him? 8 Or does any great nation have regulations and case laws as righteous as all this Instruction that I am setting before you today? 9 But be on guard and watch yourselves closely so that you don't forget the things your eyes saw and so they never leave your mind as long as you live. Teach them to your children and your grandchildren. 10 Remember that day when you stood before the LORD your God at Horeb, when the LORD said to me: "Gather the people to me. I will declare my words to them so that they will learn to fear me every day of their lives on the fertile land, and teach their children to do the same."
11 Then you all came close and stood at the foot of the mountain. The mountain was blazing with fire up to the sky, with darkness, cloud and thick smoke! 12 The LORD spoke to you out of the very fire itself. You heard the sound of words but you didn’t see any form. There was only a voice. 13 The LORD declared his covenant to you, which he commanded you to do—the Ten Commandments—and wrote them on two stone tablets. 14 At that time, the LORD commanded me to teach you all the regulations and the case laws that you must keep in the land that you are entering to possess. 15 So watch your conduct closely, because you didn't see any form on the day the LORD spoke to you at Horeb out of the very fire itself. 16 Don't ruin everything and make an idol for yourself: a form of any image, any likeness—male or female— 17 or any likeness whatsoever, whether of a land animal, a bird that flies in the sky, 18 an insect that crawls on the earth, or a fish that lives in the sea. 19 Don't look to the skies, to the sun or the moon or the stars, all the heavenly bodies, and be led astray, worshipping and serving them. The LORD your God has granted these things to all the nations who live under heaven. 20 But the LORD took you and brought you out of that iron furnace, out of Egypt, so that you might be his own treasured people, which is what you are right now.21 The LORD was angry with me because of your deeds and swore that I couldn't cross the Jordan River or enter the wonderful land that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance. 22 I will die here in this land. I won't cross the Jordan River. But you will, and you will take possession of that wonderful land. 23 So all of you, watch yourselves! Don't forget the covenant that the LORD your God made with you by making an idol or an image of any kind or anything the LORD your God forbids,24 because the LORD your God is an all-consuming fire. He is a passionate God.
 
 We are constantly reminded not to engage in idol worship, that includes materialism in modern day’s society. When we worship lesser gods so to speak we become their subjects and subjected to their amusements. When can inadvertently worship lesser gods and do their work by not remaining mindful of living the by word, the instruction per say of how we are to live in this existence. To be of good heart and consciousness and even the Old Testament reminds us of the loving GOD. Doing what we want to do makes us subject to ourselves and the consequences of falling into traps and tricks of other spiritual beings which is the "window of chaos" in the human experience. Our Father has the power over nature itself and it is his will for humanity to love on another deeply. He can and does appear to us here on earth and speaks to us with his voice. Because humanity is a battle ground for lesser gods and demons (archons) we are subject to pretentious behavior of these lesser forces in the same manner. Discern carefully and if instruction is not that which is consistent of a loving GOD , then dismiss it.
 

Jesus, most beloved of all Master

Jesus, most beloved of all Master, manifested forgiveness for all of us in the Garden of Gethsemane (Mount of Olives). Our true salvation came not from his death and resurrection on the cross but more so from his heart in this Garden when he manifested our salvation with his words and passion of true love from his Heart. To bear all our evil doings to the point of anguish that blood dripped for each pour of his body and he trembled with pain. Beloved Master Jesus, it is not by your death on the cross but by your words and passion of the heart.



Jesus recognized the power of the spoken word as part of Creation. We reflect on Genesis, the creation story.


Genesis 1


The Beginning


1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.


2 Now the earth was [a] formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.


3 And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light. 4 God saw that the light was good, and He separated the light from the darkness. 5 God called the light "day," and the darkness he called "night." And there was evening, and there was morning—the first day.


6 And God said, "Let there be an expanse between the waters to separate water from water." 7 So God made the expanse and separated the water under the expanse from the water above it. And it was so. 8 God called the expanse "sky." And there was evening, and there was morning—the second day.


9 And God said, "Let the water under the sky be gathered to one place, and let dry ground appear." And it was so. 10 God called the dry ground "land," and the gathered waters he called "seas." And God saw that it was good.


11 Then God said, "Let the land produce vegetation: seed-bearing plants and trees on the land that bear fruit with seed in it, according to their various kinds." And it was so. 12 The land produced vegetation: plants bearing seed according to their kinds and trees bearing fruit with seed in it according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good. 13 And there was evening, and there was morning—the third day.


However, the Holy Bible is very vague about the detail of this prayer, in this garden. It rather portrays Christ as seeking mercy for him own self asks GOD to remove this cup and ultimately Christ accepting the will of the Father. I tell you a being capable of the miracles he preformed and the vast knowledge of the DIVINE himself would be in a higher state of consciousness that concerned only about the events were yet to come. In this garden, Christ engaged in deep conversation with the higher beings in the highest of realms which is hinted of by the appearance of an angel. Much conversation occurred here.


Let’s reflect on the passage from Luke.


Luke 22:39-45


Jesus Prays on the Mount of Olives


39Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him. 40On reaching the place, he said to them, "Pray that you will not fall into temptation." 41He withdrew about a stone's throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, 42"Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done." 43An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him. 44And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground. [b]


45When he rose from prayer and went back to the disciples, he found them asleep, exhausted from sorrow.


So, that’s all there was??? What, about half of a second???


I tell you its no stretch for a rational mind to know there was a lot more to this pray that what is written. He was away long enough in that garden that his disciples fell asleep. Think about how you are when you are exhausted from sorrow, do you fall into slumber right away or do you meander around a bit in a haze and state of shock still thinking about the events?


Each of the Masters gives us great gifts and should be not consider a lesser contribution in any way. Jesus in his infinite wisdom realized the power of manifestation with words and heart and gave each of us the ultimate gift and the ultimate gift to the DIVINE source. He took our sins upon himself literally to the point of anguish that blood sweat from each poor. His pain was great in this hour.


My favorite Christian Church got it right, with these words so was it manifested into reality;


The Book of Mormon contains a reference to the intense agony endured by Jesus Christ as he atoned for the sins of all humanity:


And lo, he shall suffer temptations, and pain of body, hunger, thirst, and fatigue, even more than man can suffer, except it be unto death; for behold, blood cometh from every pore, so great shall be his anguish for the wickedness and the abominations of his people. (Mosiah 3:7, emphasis added.)


Critics claim that the reference to blood coming from a pore is anachronistic, since Nephite authors would not have known about skin pores. Joseph Smith, it is claimed, would have known about pores, and so the Book of Mormon's addition of the word "pore" to the Bible's account in Luke 22:44 of Christ's suffering reflects Joseph Smith's 19th century worldview, and not an ancient author's.


However, rather than focus on microscopy or physiology, members of the Church hope to spend far more time obeying Jesus' command to repent, which he gave in a description of the atonement as revealed to Joseph Smith:


15 Therefore I command you to repent—repent, lest I smite you by the rod of my mouth, and by my wrath, and by my anger, and your sufferings be sore—how sore you know not, how exquisite you know not, yea, how hard to bear you know not.


16 For behold, I, God, have suffered these things for all, that they might not suffer if they would repent;


17 But if they would not repent they must suffer even as I;


18 Which suffering caused myself, even God, the greatest of all, to tremble because of pain, and to bleed at every pore, and to suffer both body and spirit—and would that I might not drink the bitter cup, and shrink—


19 Nevertheless, glory be to the Father, and I partook and finished my preparations unto the children of men.


20 Wherefore, I command you again to repent, lest I humble you with my almighty power; and that you confess your sins, lest you suffer these punishments of which I have spoken, of which in the smallest, yea, even in the least degree you have tasted at the time I withdrew my Spirit. (D&C 19:15–20.)


The garden and the cross


However, even that emphasis, were it the sole message of the Church (and it is not) does not exclude the cross. Note, for example, this excerpt from the Christmas message of Gordon B. Hinckley, past President of the Church:


We honor His birth. But without His death that birth would have been but one more birth. It was the redemption which He worked out in the Garden of Gethsemane and upon the cross of Calvary which made His gift immortal, universal, and everlasting. His was a great Atonement for the sins of all mankind. He was the resurrection and the life, "the firstfruits of them that slept" (1 Cor. 15:20). Because of Him all men will be raised from the grave.[1]


Other statements by Elder Bruce McConkie, who is sometimes used as evidence for this criticism, show he was not as one-sided as critics imply:


And now, as pertaining to this perfect atonement, wrought by the shedding of the blood of God—I testify that it took place in Gethsemane and at Golgotha, and as pertaining to Jesus Christ, I testify that he is the Son of the Living God and was crucified for the sins of the world. He is our Lord, our God, and our King."[2]


The official training booklet sent out with missionaries includes this statement:


The Atonement included His suffering in the Garden of Gethsemane as well as His suffering and death on the cross.[3]


As a fourth example, consider something that recently came from the Church press:


Jesus' atoning sacrifice took place in the Garden of Gethsemane and on the cross at Calvary. In Gethsemane, He began to take upon himself the sins of the world…. The Savior continued to suffer for our sins when He allowed Himself to be crucified.[4]


The importance of Gethsemane in the scriptures


Gethsemane does present some interesting problems. Critics reject it in part because it is only mentioned twice in the New Testament (Matt. 26:36 and Mark 14:32). While this may be so, the events that transpired there are mentioned also in the other two gospels. In other words, all four gospel writers felt it important enough to include it in their 'memoirs.' In John 18:1 it is reported that Christ and His disciples "often resorted thither." Luke 22:39 tells us that He went there, "as he was wont" (compare Luke 19:29 and Luke 21:37, the latter of which says He spent the 'nights' on Mount Olive). This was apparently a special place for them to seek solitude, a private place to seek their Father in prayer. It is evident from the commentaries written on the various gospels that the exact purpose of the experience is not well understood. We don't need to go into the events verse by verse, but there are some things that need to be noted. Despite the importance the Lord places on prayer in general, there are only a few places where He is actually depicted as doing so; this prayer in Gethsemane is one of them147. Furthermore, there are few places in the New Testament where He is depicted as being 'strengthened' by an angel (Matt. 4:11). The experience in the Garden is one of them (Luke 22:43, an angel to strengthen him during His prayer). There are others who have also commented on the singularity of this experience, and attributed it, at least in part, to the atonement.

Here is some history about the church;
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archaeology_and_the_Book_of_Mormon



Many presumed Mormons as witches; Mary Ellen Tracy was a Mormon for 10 years
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Ellen_Tracy


However, it was a label many who followed a higher path were accused of. The path of our soul is well defined in an ancient place of the highest astral realms . . . follow your heart. However Christ was not labeled a witch yet he was our example of following a higher realm, preformed miracles or magic, however you’d like to see it. Spoke to angels and fought and won against the greatest darkness. He still does this for us today.






Blessings be with you ~

Pure of Heart

Pure in Heart




Exactly what does “pure in heart” mean? Does it mean we are sin free? Or does it mean we are to be perfect? Let’s look at what scripture tells us.



Psalm 24:3-5 – Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? Or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hand and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. He shall receive the blessing from the Lord, and righteousness from GOD of his salvation.



Matthew 5:8 – Blessed are the pure at heart; for they shall see God.



James 4:8 – “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse you hands ye sinners; and purify your hearts ye double minded.”



This set of scripture from King James Version of The Holy Bible used above addresses “pure of heart” separately from sin. To wash your hands from sin, to clean them and get ride of the sin. Purification is linked directly to being doubled minded and deceitful. What is occurring in your mind. Saying one thing and thinking another? Or judging one person for an action when your are guilty of the same?



Talmage analyses Rev 20:17-15, Isaiah 65:17-25 and 11:6-9 and what shall come of those who are impure of heart. He states “The Millennium is to precede the time designated in scriptural phrases “the end of the world”. When the thousand years are passed, Satan shall be loosed for a little season, and the final test of man’s integrity to God shall ensue. Such as are prone to impurity of the heart shall yield to temptation while the righteous shall endure to the end.”



In Talmage’s notes on Chapter 42 he discusses “Regeneration of the Earth” and says this; In speaking of the graded and progressive glories provided for His creations, and of the laws of regeneration and sanctification, the Lord has thus spoken through revelation in the present dispensation; “And again, I say unto you, the earth abideth the law of the celestial kingdom, for it filleth the measure of its creation, and transgresseth not the law. Wherefore it shall be sanctified; yea notwithstanding it shall die, it shall be quickened again, and it shall abide the power by which it is quickened, the righteous shall inherit it. The appointed change, by which the earth shall pass to the condition of the celestialized world, is referred to in numerous scriptures as the institution of “a new heaven and new earth”. (Rev 21:1, 3 & 4)



The Law of the GOD conscious and the celestial will be abided by the earth. It’s obvious the destruction of man is the deceitfulness in his/her mind. One must be TRUE in ones heart and to God. Be true to each other for there are no secrets in the spiritual realm. It is clear how this is to be dealt with and one should not wait for this time to reconcile their condition and/or state of mind.




Here's info on the Muslim "Heart Purification"


Ramadan Purification of Hearts

Christ Control Over Matter and Energy

Christ Control over Matter and Energy



Further analysis and review of this book by Talmage titled “Jesus the Christ” I became amazed at the observation that Talmage made in this book. The subject matter is “Christ’s control over matter and energy”. We all know about the story when Christ was in the boat with Peter and a great storm came and all the men thought they would parish. Christ calmed the storm and waters with his voice.


Talmage’s observation is a follows; Among the recorded miracles of Christ, none elicited greater diversity in comment and in attempt to elucidation than the marvelous instance of control over the forces of nature. Science ventures no explanation. The Lord of earth, air and sea spoke and was obeyed. He is who, amidst the black chaos of creation’s earliest stages, had commanded with immediate effect – Let there be light: Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters; Let the dry land appear – and, as He decreed, so it was. The dominion of the Creator over the created is real and absolute. A small part of that dominion has been committed to man as the offspring of God, tabernacle in the very image of his DIVINE father. But man exercises that delegated control through secondary agencies, and by means of complicated mechanism. Man’s power over the objects to his own devising is limited. It is according to the curse evoked by Adam’s fall, which came through transgression, which by the strain of his muscles, by the sweat of his brow, and by the stress of his mind, shall be achieved. His word is yet but a sound wave in the air. Through the Spirit that emanates from the very persona of Deity, which pervades all space, the command of God is immediately operative.


Not man alone, but also the earth and all the elemental forces pertaining thereto came under Adamic curse; and as the soil no longer brought forth good and useful fruit, but gave of its substance to nurture thorns and thistles, so the several forces of nature ceased to be obedient to man as agents subject to his direct control. What we call natural forces – heat, light, electricity, chemical affinity – are but a few of the manifestations of eternal energy through which the Creator’s purposes are subserved; and these few, man is able to direct and utilize only through mechanical contrivance and physical adjustment. But the earth shall vet be “renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory”; then soil, water, air and the forces acting upon them shall directly respond to the command of glorified man, as they now obey the word of the Creator.


I found this revelation profound! Talmage is basically saying that we being created as the offspring of GOD we have the power to command the elements of nature. Furthermore, as we approach the new millennium, it is obvious that all curses placed upon us in the “fall of man” will be lifted and we would regain control over the elements. Moses also commanded this power over the elements as well. These were acts of “will” by high holy beings. The new millennium promises us all beings will be higher in their vibration level and love will be the dominate power. It makes perfect sense to only trust such powers to higher beings . . . we should begin to see signs of “higher beings” or “beings of light” gaining these controls back as we move closer to the dimensional shift.

Esoteric Christianity - Understanding the deeper spirit of Christ

The Christian community needs to ask, "What happened to the biblical reference to the Christ within, the hope of glory?" In the ancient mystical teachings we learn that the "second coming" will be a perfected consciousness of love-wisdom such as the Christ possessed. This vision for humanity is the cornerstone of esoteric Christianity.



Esoteric Christianity, with its transformational techniques, is little known to many. Some of its principles are often discovered through metaphysics, new thought, or mystical, agnostic, or other approaches. However, they are in danger of being distorted or glamorized, even over-simplified when taken out of context.


Historical creeds of all religions have some aspect deeply preserved until the aspirant is prepared or experiencing little-understood spiritual phenomena. At that point, the adage, "When the student is ready, the teacher appears, truly seems to work." Someone will reach out and, if only for a brief time, guide the one in need across troubled waters to safety.


To begin to explain Esoteric Christianity requires boldness, audacity, and tenacity. It can be endless in definition because it transforms the experiencer and the experience redefines the faith. However, as contemporary Christians find themselves needing a greater personal sense of intimacy (not dogma or doctrine) with their spiritual Source, this recognizable route to God gradually emerges, expanding our spiritual experiences.


A major challenge for many is whether esoteric, or mystical, Christianity, as some call it, involves God or Jesus. Esoteric Christians believe Master Jesus, the Christ, pointed followers to the Father, as he affirmed he "and the Father are one." The symbology of Oneness is important to esotericists as they lift their thinking to identify with Soul, rather than personality. I am the Soul affirms this new identity.


A major adjustment is to learn to live "as a soul having a human experience," rather than to relate so strongly with personality stuff. This ability to shift identity is a major effort of transformation: "Know Thyself." The concept of the mystical body of Christ focuses our soul identity to Oneness and aligns Esoteric Christianity to the kabalistic concept of Adam Kadmon, the heavenly human.


Another consideration is that each of us is one brain cell in the mind of the planetary being or in the life we share. We recognize thoughts as things and that each of us either blesses or pollutes our setting. Mindfulness is an attribute we seek to build, as we strive toward higher consciousness in the midst of daily living, believing we are to be the hearts, hands, and minds of God as we integrate with the Christ, teacher of angels and of humanity.


"New Age," having become a catch-all phrase, originally carried the meaning of seeing an expanded vision of the higher Plan. Jesus brought in the then-new Age of Pisces, perceiving his work and sharing a new perspective with his disciples, which, indeed, called them out of their old system. He challenged them to know God, the Father, in innovative ways, to move from just fulfilling the letter of the law to living by the spirit of the law.


Without negating the commandments of the Old Testament, he laid upon them the great commandment to love God and to love the neighbor as the self. Here the consciousness of the disciples had to shift to realize that mere obedience was not enough. Their master stretched them to loving hearts, loving hands.


The great commandment expands all of us beyond comfortable personality boundaries and into the energy of the soul--Lots Of Vital Energy. Then we bring our attunement Earthward from the higher dimensions into the world around us, acting upon it to bring transformative influences to daily life.


We expand the Christian vision by fulfilling it on a one-to-one basis. Spiritual laws and the love of Christ form the foundation upon which we carry out our part of the Christ mission. Consider Mother Teresa and those left behind in her order when death came, those upon whom the mission now falls. They took it upon themselves to align with her vision and continue to fulfill it. As contemporary Christians, we are to keep the vision alive, expanding our love-wisdom until the true fruit of this world religion blossoms.


Only enlightened ones can point direction to the holy; we admire, appreciate, and listen to the saints and sages, the teachers and masters who have found the way. Their wisdom may be just what we need to advance on our own path. In the esoteric tradition is a saying, "Only a lighted flame can pass on the light." Oral traditions used to pass teachings from a wise one to a devotee, who then lived accordingly; in due time, s/he would become responsible for passing the teachings on to others.


Fears around mystical moments, hard-to-grasp experiences, or phenomena often caused the wise one, the shaman, or the astrologer to be suspect. Persecution kept those with access to such wisdom quiet, guarding what they knew. The Inquisition murdered thousands of women who were the healers and visionaries of their people. Call it magic or folk wisdom, it cost them their lives.


Because we often fear that which we do not fully comprehend and because religious fanaticism runs high, people with broader ideas often limit what they share. This self-protection keeps concepts from being distorted by those who do not realize deeper meanings which may come through meditation and inner contact.


Yet at troublesome or pain-filled moments, all of us call out to the heavens: "Why?" "Is this all there is?" We invoke divine help, and doors often open at such power-filled moments.




Ten Points of Importance


Ten points of importance come to mind as I attempt to define an infrastructure of thought that fits most esoteric Christians:


l. Life has a reason and a purpose. Esoteric teachings offer an overview of this Great Life and its purpose. This set of teachings is called cosmology.
2. All life is sacred, especially human life: Remember ye are gods. The cosmos is seeking to expand us into divine beings--a major difference to many other approaches. Self-actualization, self-worth, self-unfolding of potential--all are part of the message. It does not mean we do not err but that we are in essence divine and are to embrace the struggle of transformation.
3. Humanity is never left without dialogue with the higher worlds. From the most ancient prophets to modern, inspired ones, the will of the Creator is broadcast (my term) through the ethers to those who would hear. Perceived by listening ones, all world religions have developed out of the necessity to respond to the message and the knowledge derived from it. Each world religion donned an outer form, a manner in which it could be presented. This explanation became the cloak of its revelations.
4. Spiritual law consists of many definitive messages from the higher world to assist us to conform to our vision of the higher will of the Father-Mother, the Divine, the Source--whatever vocabulary fits the perception. The Ten Commandments, the Four Noble Truths and the Eight-fold Path, the Koran, the Popol Vuh, even the Beatitudes fit this idea, if we accept that Master Jesus as the Christ was instructing his disciples in his yoga, or yoke. These words share a common root word, yug, which means "union." Indeed, Jesus's prayer was that we would come to be one with him.
5. Each denomination, holy order, or religion develops its vocabulary, and these concepts and terms may be confusing to others. Each system abounds in mystical realities, and this veil has to be penetrated to reveal and grasp the subtler inner teachings. Esoteric symbols teem with great meaning, with profound truths awaiting discovery and insight. Great teachings contain the story of the soul and the universe, and as teaching myths and parables preserve truths uncovered by preceding teachers or wise ones, they await our readiness for their revelation.
6. Master Jesus is accepted as the historical Christ. The long-awaited Great One created such a state of alignment to the heavenly world, his vehicles--body, emotional nature, and mental equipment--were of such holiness that the Great Lord Christ, who had never incarnated, could descend into the body of Jesus to live through his prepared nature. From the baptism on, Jesus is the Christ, the Wayshower, the Elder Brother, Son of God and Son of Man, or fully human and fully divine, which is our transformational goal. We are to realize the Christ consciousness as well.
7. The message of the Christ was preparation and how-to's. Disciples were to dedicate themselves to living by guidelines appropriate to their understanding of his instructions. By doing that, he explained to the disciples, they would be visited by the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete, advocate of the Lord. They would find themselves visited by certain phenomena and gifts that would stretch them, lifting them into another level of relationship to the Holy. These gifts, like fruit on the vine, are to be harvested and revered for the bounty they bring.
8. The emphasis of the message of the Christ is to live as the Wayshower Jesus did--loving and caring, open to the mystical reality wherein we become one with the Father-Mother Creator, Giver of Life. In this mystical relationship we give birth to the Christ-Within, the hope of glory. We discover the central truth of all religions that focus on the inner nature as the fulfillment of life. The Christ-Within is the goal. We are to be obedient children as we begin our quest to come into alignment with the path of life, but we are to grow into spiritual maturity wherein the inner nature can be one with the Christ, the Higher, the Holy. The goal for the Esoteric Christian is to become Christed--whether called "enlightenment" or "salvation."
9. This goal permeates the life of the serious disciple with a dedication which often astonishes many. A life of self-discipline, understanding, discernment, prayer, and meditation is typical. Other practices may include: tithing, dietary disciplines, fasting, healing, dream study, intuition, silence, visualization, and service. Each one seeks to know higher will and to accommodate it within the framework of one's lifestyle.
10. Additional points of information:


* Not all esotericists are Christians, but all are aware of spiritual law.


* Groups vary from quiet and dignified to very flamboyant, but all recognize the importance of group life.


* Some believe in reincarnation, others do not, but all ponder it.


* There is a distinct interest in on-going life, other dimensions and phenomena that are confusing or uncomfortable for some--angels or devas, life-after-death, visions, and friends in spirit all hold interest.




Esoteric Christianity affirms healing of planetary life and all that this might mean. It does not see such wonders as "miracles"--just universal spiritual laws at work which are not yet comprehended. We learn to live in a mystical attunement to the Lord Christ, allowing the Plan to work itself out through us as it will.






REV. CAROL E. PARRISH-HARRA, Ph.D., is the founder of Sancta Sophia Seminary (1978) and Sparrow Hawk Village (1981), a spiritual community in the foothills of the Ozarks, near Tahlequah, Oklahoma. After a near-death experience in 1958, she began an earnest search for a new perception of spirituality. Today, she is a master teacher of teachers, international lecturer, and author of ten books. The latest of these are Adventure in Meditation--Spirituality for the 21st Century, each of three volumes earning the Athena Award for Mentoring, and The New Dictionary of Spiritual Thought, containing 1100 concepts of today's most important Western and Eastern esoteric and spiritual concepts. One review stated, "No other reference book today provides the clarity and depth of insight into the timeless wisdom teachings, going beyond intellectual understanding to touch the innermost heart and soul."