The
three gifts had a spiritual
meaning: gold as a symbol of kingship on earth, frankincense as a symbol of
deity and myrrh, an embalming oil, as a symbol of death. They show in the case of the Christ a
foretelling of his mission on earth.
That
all happened, according to the story, some two thousand years ago and gradually
the Church ruled that the Christmas was a celebration of the Christ’s birth
and, based on the Winter Solstice celebrations, a Christ Mass would take place.
Today,
many have grown away from the strict church followings, as the foundations of
the Church showed their true colours in amassing wealth and existing with a
lack of understanding of the teachings of that Christ child as he grew up and
preached the Word of God.
His
birth was miraculous but was fathered physically as all earthly births
are. The miracle comes in the soul or individual
being, becoming implanted in the growing body of a woman, who is blessed to
produce a new life.
The
miracle of creation continues to this day and it is the soul or being within
that body that develops to bring guidance and education to all people. We are all sent for a lifetime on this earth
plane to develop spiritually.
Not
all people recognise that truth and many are caught up in a race to make money and
increase their physical standing of wealth for themselves alone. Our mission is to work for each other and the
greater good.
What
do all the baubles and trinkets matter when passing from this lifetime to the
next? Nothing can be taken physically
from here to eternity! The only thing
that matters is that the soul within us carries the story of our lives and
achievements for us to review.
It
is well documented that those who have been given a glimpse of the world
beyond, where everything is based on love, return filled with their new
understandings of where their life should be going for the greater good.
The
Christ child preached of love and harmony between all peoples. His words are still as true today as they
were when he spoke them. Reading those words
that have survived are enough to show that the daily procedures of loving one’s
neighbour, wherever they maybe, are still the most important acts that we can
do.
It
does not matter how you celebrate the Christmas Festival of the belief of the
miraculous birth of the Christ child, as long as you do so with love in your
hearts and share what you have for the betterment of those around you.
Remember
that his birth was predicted and happened in a far-off land, where nothing was
prepared for his arrival. His birth was
in the most lowly of situations and yet God in His wisdom, as always, sent
everything that this child required to grow up and teach humanity.
The
faith and trust of this child was never in doubt, as he was always in
communication with his Heavenly Father and wanted nothing more than to serve
Him by teaching the people the truth of God’s love.
This
was his direct link and required no man to interpret for him. Likewise, we are on earth today through our
acceptance of the Higher Intelligence to be close to us and feed us with his
healing and unconditional love.
The
commercial spirit of people today is one of instant gratification. All people must learn the truth through their
inner contact and guidance from On High that this life, although short in
duration, is a completeness within itself.
Every
moment of every day requires an earthly soul to choose his or her path, either
in God’s enlightenment of love or turning away into the darkness of ignorance
and physical despair.
Our
lives on this earth plane are not judged over an instant but in their
entirety. It is the complete soul that
we are becoming that makes us fit to be welcomed into the next dimension of
love and harmony.
If
we falter, we will be helped. When we
make mistakes and move away from our chosen pathway that we agreed to walk
before we were born into a physical body that had been prepared for us, another
chance will be offered.
In
a spiritual existence, there are signs of help and guidance that are available
to us for understanding and progression.
We are all important and we all have a mission to perform, so we need to
be aware and to ask for the true guidance for us to follow.
The
ministry of the Christ was only possible with his close connection with his
Father in Heaven. Strength and direction
was given to him as he worked with his spiritual guides, who showed him the
love and fortitude that he needed.
There
was no person or institution of religion on earth to help him, as they were in
so much turmoil of their own and they needed to listen to His words to put
themselves in the true picture of what God expected from them.
In
too many cases wealth and power corrupt and it is those in need that are
ignored, while those with the opportunities and the means to help are too busy
filling their own pockets to stop and help like the Good Samaritan.
There
are many Good Samaritans, who take time out of their lives to help others,
especially around the Christmas period of festivities. We all need to be aware that we may be called
upon ourselves to make a difference to a soul in distress or need.
The
good intensions at certain times of the year, should not be forgotten and, as
we all proceed with our individual missions in our lifetimes, we are not able
to choose when we are given the opportunities to act.
We
never know when we shall be called upon to return to the next dimension and so
we need to be fully aware that the Higher Intelligence does put opportunities
to work for the greater good before us time after time.
When
we are called back and leave our physical body, we will be asked what we have
done for the greater good and our life will be reviewed before us. We will have no excuses as all is open there
and we can only hope that we did enough, but there was always more we could
have done.
So
back to Christmas, where many will be ignored and many will be over
indulged. We all have that opportunity
to help balance this world, so that all have an opportunity to give and receive
love.
Much
of the world is under stress by the selfish and irresponsible actions of
Mankind. It is now a question of who is
going to clear up the mess, if this beautiful and unique planet is to survive. There are many movements growing in many
areas to help bring about awareness.
Some
are actually making some progress, so while there is a little time available
this Festive Season, perhaps we should look at ourselves and, in the quietness,
ask for contact with the Higher Intelligence to find our mission again.
Remember
the gifts that were given and likewise try and give yours where they will be
best received and appreciated. I say Amen
to that.
