“…He that follows me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the Light of Life…”
John 3:12
Our scripture gives us a clear picture of what our highest expectations of self, the Way to follow. That is to walk in the light and consciously do our best in every situation that arises. If there is darkness, fright or anyway of the like they come from the shadows so lets turn and face the other direction and respond only when we are facing the Light of Life, God’s Light.
Wasn’t this the true mission of Jesus on earth? Can we not find the Light of Life shown by other avatars life examples? Jesus the Christ LIVED for ALL. Even in so called dying he Lived in this Light-giving manner. Should we not consider at least His Way?
Granted, the avatars or prophets prior to Jesus taught much the same but by edict. If one takes a close look at the meaning and each ones intention, all were showing a way of life.
Last week we talked about the Gentiles, a people considered well versed in the Ways of God; the ways of Righteousness. In the quote this week Jesus was speaking to another group, the Pharisees who were considered a Sect back to the 3rd century B.C. During the time of Jesus, they were under the domination of the Greek. They were in the midst of a protest to preserve their national integrity and strict conformity to Mosaic law. Would you agree that history, although perhaps not your favorite subject, may show us a way we do not have to repeat. We believe there is a wiser and an easier way.
We often talk about Harmony and consciously staying in tune with Divine Harmony.
Harmony is the Way. Like any way it takes time and conscious attention to our every reaction and our heart of heart living in unity, away from the darkness of pain and sadness or in any shadow. It does not matter how deep or dark the shadow, there is a Way and that is Light. And this Way is something we can only choose for ourselves.
In choosing we then have another choice…to Let our Light Shine to the world. We invite you to choose our life long Logo, Matthew 5:16 Not to say that there haven’t been times in my 81 years that I too have not paid attention to the Light-giving powers that are and always will be. Life is a learning process.
This Logo doesn’t guarantee shadows will never appear, but when they do and we acknowledge that our choice will serve best if in the Light. Shadows are not near as crazy or frightening when we turn and face the Light.
Metaphysically, the Pharisees represent a state of consciousness that is concerned with the formalities and customs of the external realm or the world. The realm of form or what we today refer to as worldly pleasures and things. Is that the consciousness, the consciousness of the shadow or the Light? Which Way of Life shall we choose? Let us all give these questions, in view of this old way and it’s results, some thought, prayer &/or meditations this week. Shine The Light upon them. Find the Harmony within the Light, Love and Oneness of our Highest Consciousness.
Til next week I remain filled with Gratitude to all my teachers and for this time to share. I welcome comments and questions.