The Outer Garment

2007-2-1 05:25:00

Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy.  (Revelation 3:4)

This Sardis period could be called "The Dark Night of the Soul."  Here the seeker must move forward even though he may be discouraged and feel he is at a far distance from true spiritual power. Many give up for a period of time and seek to be a "normal" person again. Not all, however, take a detour on the Path for there are "a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments."

How does one defile his garments?

The garment represents the life of the seeker in the outer world. The inner world of the seeker cannot be defiled for that is where God is and this cannot be disturbed. It can be ignored by the seeker, but not defiled. However, the actions of the seeker in the outer world may revert to serving self over the good of the whole and thus stain his outer garments.

It is written that those who keep their garments pure "shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy."

How do you walk with God "in white?"  White is really all seven colors combined or synthesized into one. Those who walk with God in white really walk or work with the whole rather than focus on the individual self. In focusing on the "whole" they become "holy."

He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.  (Revelation 3:5)

White raiment is a symbol of the reward of a holy person or synthesizer. Not too often in life do we meet a person dressed all in bright white. If we do he will really stand out and cannot be ignored. Even so, the seeker who successfully treads the path of wholeness will stand out, not because others see an actual physical garment, but they will see his works and way of life. These will be as a synthetic white garment that projects the intent of a pure heart.

The actions and work of the pure in heart are as the writing of a name that is also pure and the soul within sends a vibration to higher realms (the Father) that the seeker has passed the test in Sardis and is ready to move on.

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.  (Revelation 3:6)

Again the reminder to listen to the Spirit within. This is always a necessity if the seeker is to progress to the next stage.

Nothing is impossible. Some things are just less likely than others.
Jonathan Winters