A Trumpet's Call

I do not like end-time prophecies. My Father assured me that the return of Christ will make all things new, so I prefer to focus on that renewal. But recently an understanding made itself apparent.

As we approach the zero point of this evolutionary cycle, a separation approaches, and the "violence" of this separation depends on where we have chosen to place our focus. The lower mind's focus on the body and the things of this world, or the Holy Breath and the inner world of the Divine.

Revelation 3:15-16 “‘I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth. For you say, I am rich, I have prospered, and I need nothing, not realizing that you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked. I counsel you to buy from me gold refined by fire, so that you may be rich, and white garments so that you may clothe yourself and the shame of your nakedness may not be seen, and salve to anoint your eyes, so that you may see."

This, as it directly relates to this passage from the "secret teachings" in The Book of Thomas.

The Inevitable Reincarnation of Non-ascetic Christians (141,2-18) {NOTE: In my interpretation "non-ascetic" refers to those who do not know the Self which dwells within}

Thomas answered and said, "It is beneficial for us, lord, to rest among our own?"

The savior said, "Yes, it is useful. And it is good for you, since things visible among men will dissolve: for the vessel of their flesh will dissolve, and when it is brought to naught it will come to be among visible things, among things that are seen. And then the fire which they see gives them pain on account of love for the faith they formerly possessed. They will be gathered back to that which is visible. Moreover, those who have sight among things that are not visible, without the first love they will perish in the concern for this life and the scorching of the fire. Only a little while longer, and that which is visible will dissolve; then shapeless shades will emerge, and in the midst of tombs they will forever dwell upon the corpses in pain and corruption of soul."

Infernal Punishment and Reincarnation for the Merely Well-intentioned (141,19-142,21)

Thomas answered and said, "What have we to say in the face of these things? What shall we say to blind men? What doctrine should we express to these miserable mortals who say, "We came to [do] good and not to curse," and yet [claim], "Had we not been begotten in the flesh, we would not have known [iniquity]"?"

The savior said, "Truly, as for [those], do not esteem them as men, but regard them [as] beasts, for just as beasts devour one another, so also men of this sort devour one another. On the contrary, they are deprived of [the kingdom] since they love the sweetness of the fire and are servants of death and rush to the works of corruption. They fulfill the lust of their fathers. They will be thrown down to the abyss and be afflicted by the torment of the bitterness of their evil nature. For they will be scourged so as to make them rush backwards, whither they do not know, and they [will recede] from their limbs not patiently, but with despair. And they rejoice over [their] [involvement with life in] madness and derangement, since they are [fools]. [They] pursue this derangement without realizing [their madness, thinking] that they [are] wise. [They love] [the beauty] of their body [...] Their mind is directed to their own selves, for their thought is occupied with their deeds. But it is the fire that will burn them."

And so, at this time of rebirth and renewal, it would seem prudent for us all to make a serious inquiry within. Are we living for this world and its pursuits, or are we devoted to birthing our Diving Light into Being? The physical world of the ego mind is unraveling, but there is a Solid Rock on which to Stand. Divine mind, Christ mind, is birthing now within humanity, and it burns away all which is not its own, for there is no room in Heaven for self.

Grace is accepted through surrender. Gratitude elevates our personal vibration into Divine Resonance. Now is the time.

Matthew 25:1-14 “Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. For the foolish, having taken their lamps, took no oil with them; but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. As the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and slept. But at midnight there was a cry, ‘Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him.’ Then all those virgins rose and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’ But the wise answered, saying, ‘Since there will not be enough for us and for you, go rather to the dealers and buy for yourselves.’ And while they were going to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast, and the door was shut. Afterward the other virgins came also, saying, ‘Lord, lord, open to us.’ But he answered, ‘Truly, I say to you, I do not know you.’ Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour."

Three Macarisms (145,1-8)

"Blessed are you who have prior knowledge of the stumbling blocks and who flee alien things.

"Blessed are you who are reviled and not esteemed on account of the love their lord has for them.

"Blessed are you who weep and are oppressed by those without hope, for you will be released from every bondage.

Pray to Exit the Body and Find Rest with the King (145,8-16)

"Watch and pray that you not come to be in the flesh, but rather that you come forth from the bondage of the bitterness of this life. And as you pray, you will find rest, for you have left behind the suffering and the disgrace. For when you come forth from the sufferings and passions of the body, you will receive rest from the good one, and you will reign with the king, you joined with him and he with you, from now on, for ever and ever, Amen."

IV. Subscript Title

The Book of Thomas The Contender Writing To the Perfect

V. Colophon

Remember me also, my brethren, [in] your prayers:

Peace to the saints and those who are spiritual