2002-3-1 13:03:00
Can you believe it is March of 2002 already?
I remember thinking a lot of the future when I was a kid in the Fifties. Back then thinking about the Sixties seemed like science fiction, but 2002? Thinking that far in the future seemed like a far away period that only existed in dreams where everyone had their own flying saucer in their backyard.
All adults who were religious figured that Jesus would be here long before the century ended. Most saw this century (21st) as a time the wicked would all be destroyed and everyone would be running around following orders sent forth from the dictator Jesus.
The funny part was that even though they claimed that the world was going to be turned into a paradise few were looking forward to it. When I attended church I often overheard a statement like: "I hope Jesus doesn't come for at least twenty years. I've got a lot of things I want to do first."
What does this tell us of a popular concept of Jesus?
That He's coming here to take away all our fun and freedom and that we're all going to live like monks from that point on.
Let me tell you this. The coming of the Lord will be 180 degrees different from what is expected, and instead of boring us to death and taking away our opportunities, this will be a period of intense excitement, tension and opportunity. It could be over 100 years after his arrival before the world as a whole realizes that the Master of Masters has been here among us.
Think on this. It was over three hundred years after the birth of Jesus before his coming received enough recognition to even be noted by recognized observers of history.
When I talk of the coming of the entity who is Christ I am not talking about a vague coming of the Christ consciousness which is in us all. Many there are who think that all there is to the Second Coming is the recognition of this Christ consciousness among the masses, or even on an individual basis. While it is true that a certain amount of recognition of the Christ consciousness must become manifest before his appearance we must not overlook the absolute fact that every great avatar was indeed an individual entity and this includes he who held the office of Christ that manifested in Jesus.
When we say that the second coming does not include this individual entity manifesting again, what are we saying?
What we are doing by assuming this philosophy is charting a course for the Master instead of allowing him to outline his own destiny. Who are we to say that he cannot decide to reappear among us? He is the one who decides whether or not to manifest. His individual manifestation has nothing to do with whether or not it fits into our preconceived notion of what the Second Coming is supposed to be.
Why should we believe he will come again?
(1) He promised he would 2000 years ago.
(2) This promise was reaffirmed by several revelations from the Hierarchy. One of note is Djwhal Khul through Alice A. Bailey telling us his arrival is near.
(3) The majority of spiritual thinkers in the world sense and expect a great avatar to arrive. Such expectancy does indeed create a point of tension which attracts the attention of the Great Ones.
A fullness of knowledge concerning his manifestation is not given but there are three possibilities.
(1) A divine possession, or overshadowings as it did in the coming 2000 years ago. This will definitely happen in this age, and may have already happened to some degree. The mystery is whether the Second Coming will go beyond this to possibilities (2) and (3).
(2) He could appear in the flesh as an adult in his current physical body. DK points out that this type of manifestation is difficult because of required papers, Visa's etc necessary to live and travel in the world. A man, with absolutely no birth record, attracting attention is asking for trouble. The barriers between nations are being taken down and this will make this type of appearance more possible. I have heard that you can travel in the European Union with no papers. If anyone has knowledge of this please confirm.
(3) He could be born as a babe just like the rest of us. If he was born today, it would be a few years before he would make much of an impact.
Question: Suppose The Christ was indeed here among us and began teaching tomorrow. What limitations do you think He would face and how would He be received? Do you think He will have emphasis on miracles this time?
Suppose he appeared on Jay Leno or some other show. What would He present and what do you suppose the public reaction would be?
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