2007-1-28 05:47:00
But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine, and which have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak; I will put upon you none other burden. (Revelation 2:24)
JJ: The Master speaks to the seeker and his associates on the Path "who have not known the depths of Satan."
What are the depths of Satan? Satan represents that which is adversarial to light and truth. The depths of Satan would be points of belief and action, represented by Jezebel that are far removed from the inner voice. These depths are so steeped in illusion and distant from the soul that the voice cannot be heard or recognized.
Because the Master here speaks to those "in Thyatira" who have not known the depths - this tells us that there are seekers who have gotten caught up in them. We are not told what percentage take this detour but I would guess that over half of them get sidetracked for a period of time and a lesser percentage get tapped for lifetimes.
To those who are wise and do not get caught in the depths of Satan through Jezebel and her followers he will put upon them "none other burden." In other words, those who follow the inner voice and expose Jezebel will escape the burdens of correction to be suffered by those who get caught in the trap of illusion. These will gain no additional karma in this stage of their progress.
But that which ye have already hold fast till I come. (Revelation 2:25)
JJ: Sometimes the seeker is so eager to find new truth that he forgets the old ones that he has already acquired. He must regularly reflect on that which he already knows so it stays in his consciousness. If he does not appreciate the value of that which he has received then he is in danger of being cut off from receiving more and then getting excited about the false teachings of a Jezebel.
And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations: (Revelation 2:26)
JJ: To receive power over the nations is a pretty big reward to a big promise. Obviously the seeker will not have this power in his current life. To have power over the nations would imply he would come back in a future life when such power is a possibility.
We must ask what is implied in having power over the nations? To answer this we must realize that in John's day the nations had power over the disciples and to turn the tables would seem desirable indeed to that persecuted bunch. Today the persecution of spiritual people is more limited, but the nations still have power over them.
When the day comes that enlightened men and women achieve positions of power in the governments of the earth, and such governments are altered to guarantee maximum freedom to the individual then the saints will have power over the nations. The seeker may not personally be a president or king, but those who see through the eyes of the soul, as he does, will have the reigns of control so the group that he is a member of will have the power of government.
And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father. (Revelation 2:27)
JJ: The rod of iron merely represents pure truth. This is a far more powerful weapon than an iron weapon and nothing can stand against it. All illusion is shattered like glass when exposed to it.
The governments of the earth today, as in John's day, are often the last to see truth or reality as it is. Politicians are often immersed in deceit and distortion. Then they pass laws to insure the illusion continues.
Eventually the lights will gain power and take their rightful positions of power. Then they will speak eternal words of truth and teach correct principles of government. In that day pure truth spoken to the masses will be so powerful that the old ways will shatter and give way to the new.
And I will give him the morning star. (Revelation 2:28)
JJ: There are numerous interpretations that can be applied to the morning star, but we shall narrow it to the seeker at this stage of the path.
To Job God said:
4 Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding.
5 Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the line upon it?
6 Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid the corner stone thereof;
7 When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy?
Job 38:4-7
JJ: Morning stars are individuals who were with God when the foundations of the earth were laid. They participated in the morning of creation and assisted in the great creative process itself.
Venus is also called the morning star as it is the first star-like object visible at night and the last one to fade in the morning sunlight.
The seeker who is given the morning star will be given so much light and truth that he will stand out among many lesser lights as an ensign of truth. Then he will go on to higher spheres and participate in the creation of other earths and worlds as did the morning stars of the past, as noted by Job.
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. (Revelation 2:29)
JJ: We shouldn't have to be reminded to listen to the great promise of our destiny but humans are prone to have spiritual amnesia and the inner voice has to constantly strive to refresh our memories concerning our spiritual duties.
The next letter is to the seeker in Sardis:
1 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.
2 Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God.
3 Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.
Revelation 3:1-3
Let not thy will roar, when thy power can but whisper.
Dr. Thomas Fuller (1654 - 1734),
Gnomologia, 1732
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