There
is an "inner light" within everyone and as we turn to this
light within and expect to find something ... an answer to a problem,
a greater sense of peace or just a realization that everything will be
alright .. we will never be disappointed as we do so. For many
of us we may have to "turn within" many times before we
align our heart and mind to be in tune with this light and receive a
response ... a flash of an idea ... a feeling that all is well ... a
peace that surpasses all understanding. But as we seek we shall
find and reveal a part of our nature that contains an unlimited
potential to serve us ... everyone of us.
This is what the
mystical Ernest Holmes, an American mystic, teacher, master of
theology and author of numerous spiritual books tells us about the
light from his own personal philosophy: "In flashes of
illumination, the inspired have see into the very center of Reality,
and have brought back with them a distinct impression of what they
have seen and felt. A glimpse of this Reality, illumines the
whole being with a flood of light. Every mystic has had this
experience. Jesus was the greatest of all mystics; and once, at
least, after a period of illumination, his face was so bright his
followers could not look upon it. In moments of deepest
realization, the great mystics have sensed that One Life flows through
All; and that All are some part of that Life. They have also
seen Substance, a fine, white, brilliant Stuff, forever falling into
everything; a Substance indestructible and eternal. At times,
the realization has been so complete that they have been actually
blinded by the light. Light was the first great revelation of
Divine Creative Energy that called all living things into being . . .
"Let there be light and there was light." There is
healing light in the rays of the sun, which we term a physical light;
there is healing power in the wonderful high-powered lamps, but how
much greater is the healing power which Jesus recognized in himself
and in others! "I am the light of the world; he that
followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of
life." ". . . I have set thee to be a light . .
." "He that loveth his brother abideth in the
light." ". . . the sons of God, without rebuke . . .
ye shine as lights in the world."
Let us remind ourselves
that a "mystic" is one who has an inner sense of Life beyond
that which is seen and feels the Presence of Something beyond our
physical senses. I believe that all spiritual seekers tap into
the mystic within them either consciously or unconsciously. It
is a normal and natural reaction to spiritual study, meditation,
contemplation and mental imagery caused by a creative use of our
imagination. Our mystical realizations have nothing to do with
being psychic, although there are psychics who are mystics. As
we read in the scriptures, "all that is unseen shall be
seen" ... that is when our mind is open and receptive to the
Great UnSeen.
Light has been perceived
throughout history and contained in the ancient wisdom in various
references: Proverbs 20:27 "The spirit of man is the candle
of the Lord ..." In this reference we understand that the light
that is referred to is "intelligence" ... that is, G-d
expressing Intelligence through mankind. Another reference from
Proverbs 4:18 "But the path of the just is as the shining light,
that shineth more and more unto the perfect day." As we
draw upon Intelligence we shall be guided to be just, understanding
and compassionate and these qualities are all reflected in our contact
with others. And this is the truth for all of us. Who
doesn't think that life is more marvelous when the right ides come to
our awareness, the answers to our problems, and the intelligence to
make good decisions for ourselves?
Whether we find our joy in the
light of Truth or just begin to see things in a new light, we are
using the Intelligence of the Infinite Mind/Spirit. There is a
great rejoicing within our heart and soul when we can say "I see
the light that leads me out of the darkness." Everyone
desires to live without darkness in their lives; depression, illness,
financial lack and worry. As we seek the Light within us we
shall discover its revealing and healing power to dissolve the
darkness in all its forms. As we can read in the ancient wisdom:
Ecclesiastes 11:7 "Truly
the light is sweet ..."
AND
SO IT IS!
Keep
the
faith!
Rev.
Henry Bates
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