Jesus: I Speak to You Again
Chapter 134
The Present Time and Your Decision
Your current time is magnificent because it will reveal to you spiritual changes that you may not have even imagined. Just as material discoveries have transformed your life, spiritual victories will change you even more, and in doing so, will also change the direction and quality of material life. This shift will come as more sons and daughters of the Father share spiritual truths and show others how to turn a life focused on quantity into one of quality—a life rooted in love and truth.
This time is precious for each of you personally. You now have the opportunity to encounter my teachings, which are directed toward those in the present who are searching for me and for the Father. Many of you feel lost, like children wandering aimlessly, unaware of where to find us. You now have the chance to become spiritual teachers, just as I was when I lived among you in human form. As spiritual teachers, you will be able to help your brethren more than I could, for now you have access to means of communication and connection that did not exist in my time.
Your present time is also extraordinary because of a wonderful book, The Urantia Book, which reveals a deeper truth than any previous writings. In it, you can find a more complete account of my life that has not been told elsewhere. But remember, this book is only a small part of the infinite reality and truth of the Father, and only a glimpse of my human incarnation. Yet, this revelation will play a larger role in the world than my physical presence ever could, for it reveals truths that I could not have spoken then, for fear of overwhelming the people of that time.
You must rejoice in the incredible opportunities you have to grow in spirit and become ever more like the true self the Father has gifted to you. The people of my time did not have these possibilities. They lived under the crushing weight of rituals and dogmas, just as you do now. Yet, they too sought light and love, though only a few dared to walk the living path of the Father that I offered.
Do not repeat their mistake. Do not allow future generations to miss out on the fruits of spiritual knowledge simply because you were too fearful to break free from the chains of rituals and dogmas. You must choose now to move from being servants and slaves to becoming free and loving sons and daughters of the Father.
Your decisions today will shape the quality of life for future generations. The choice you make is of great significance and will impact all who come after you, long after you have transitioned to a different form of existence. I urge you to make decisions that you will not regret when you are shown the episodes of your current life in the future, where you will see clearly the effects of those decisions.
This reflection is not meant to condemn or diminish you, but to help you understand how much you’ve grown spiritually on your journey toward the Father. When you look back on your life, you will feel proud of some choices and wish you had made others differently. You will especially regret the moments when, even after learning spiritual truths, you chose selfish and limited paths out of fear of change.
My teachings are here to help you minimize these regrets. I want you to look back with peace, knowing that you embraced the opportunities to grow in love, faith, and truth during this magnificent time in your life.