Messiahs

2000-4-19 07:14:00

Actually, from a casual perusal of the David Outcasts lists I discovered at least three, possibly four claiming to be the Messiah there and there might be others who have not come forth yet. In addition to this there are hundreds of others claiming to be Messiah types on the internet. It doesn't take much surfing to find them.

It is interesting to compare these characters to a real Messiah as the Christ was. Did He proclaim: "Hey, guys! I'm the new Messiah. I'm reincarnated from a great one. Don't you recognize me? How about being my followers?" Instead Jesus went forth and taught and did mighty works and it wasn't long before he did not have to make any claims, for his works spoke for themselves.

The words of Jesus come to mind here:

Luke 14:7 And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them,
Luke 14:8 When thou art bidden of any [man] to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him;
Luke 14:9 And he that bade thee and him come and say to thee, Give this man place; and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room.
Luke 14:10 But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee.
Luke 14:11 For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

If we are not sure of our position it is best to take the "lowest room" in case, by some chance, we are a beginner, and then we will not be embarrassed when the truth is revealed. On the other hand, if the Master says: "come up higher" we are honored. There would be nothing more embarrassing than to think of oneself as a great avatar only to learn that the first initiation has not yet been taken.

Remember, the true disciple does not publicly reveal his status. He is prepared to work with no recognition if that turns out to be his fate. I cannot stress this too often.