When ever I read about the throngs of people who followed Jesus through the open country side (some even faithfully bring their loved ones in tow who were ill and afflicted with so many griefs and pains) It not only amazes me but it warms my heart. Their simple act of willingness to travel so very far renews my faith in mankind’s inherent desire for humanity and faith to shine in both unison and service for each other. It was not however that there were not at that moment options for healing, whether it be physical or spiritual. It was more likely that these options suffered the same course as so many organized groups have since the beginning of time. Fractures and divisions from within weakened the effectiveness of the body causing mistrust. Nine chances out of ten these fractures were usually initiated by ego. The forgetting of unity and service to others for the betterment of us all.
However our loving Father, ever with a masterplan embedded within us something that yearns for universal balance. Unity! When ever given an avenue and opportunity to do so, humanity always seemingly manages to stand up strong regardless of the efforts that some situations require of it.
You need only think of the rallying that occurs at the event of any natural disaster and the euphoric high that is present when people pitch in to stand up for one another. Perhaps that is all we really need and what we are all unknowingly in our hearts searching for. The missing piece in our happiness - a path to genuine faith; not wrought with scepticism, ego, departmentalization, divisiveness, or even jealousy ...but a plain honest “to God” simple avenue. A path which everyone feels they have a right to be on and are welcomed regardless of how they looked, spoke, or are dressed.
I was asked by a complete stranger not to long ago to imagine a world with no ego. At that moment I could not even fathom such a world. In this market driven society geared towards the “eat or be eaten” attitude... ego seems to be a badge of honor. But in this society as in the society that existed 2000 years ago, humanity was searching for a better way. A way that offers peace, security, confidence and purpose. And God answered faithfully. I now realized this “ego less” world had in fact existed however brief it may have been. It was present on the grassy hillsides, and small villages in the presence of Jesus who exuded an energy of peace and loving kindness. So strong was the energy, that it still radiates clearly off of the pages in the Holy Book.... up to and including today!
Can we learn to radiate love like this? I know we can, because Jesus had laid the foundational stones at our feet and those stones still remain today. It is as contagious as one individual laughing in a crowded room. It is not individuals acting on self centered motivations which generates an energy of negativity like "scapegoat-ism", eat or be eaten competitiveness, or greed.
Indeed in Jesus’ presence, a timeless boundless energy exists, genuinely felt by all hearts open and willing to receive it. A vibe that radiates not on ego, but rather on humanity and faith. Can we replicate such an energy ourselves? The answer is simple. The foundation would not have been laid if it were not intended for humanity to stand on.
To a world that is searching for the healing effects of this vibe, I say to you. Put down your crutches of self gratification, and instant gratification. Take off your armor of mistrust, impudence and ego. And pick up a bible now and again. Hey it isn't going to bite you. Then and only then are you open to receive a timeless boundless healing energy left as a blessing to earth from a loving Father, through His loving Son.. as an answer... a road map... for all of mankind’s endless quest for humanity and faith.
We should not have to wait for the fury of nature’s wrath, or for the tragedy of other disasters to force us to recall and perform acts of humanity. Acts filled with a miracle of blessings that only helping one another can provide.We have a foundation laid before us. Nor should we have to be faced with tragedy to call God to mind. We need not find the beauty of humanity and faith on these paths solely, if we were only willing to meet God in His word. There is an old Hebrew saying that I think fits well here, and it goes something like this... “go willingly or go in chains.”
