The laws of the universe are simply arranged this way by an
all-wise, loving Creator. In a rather involved reading, Cayce
explains the dynamics of this arrangement:
“The
power comes in giving the expression of the inner self, letting
the soul manifest while letting the personality of self become
less and less in its desires, letting His desire be the ruling
force. As He gave out, so was the power, the ability, the experience
His that He is, was, and ever will be the concrete expression
of love in the minds, the hearts, the souls of men. Then, broaden
your field of activity. For the more and more that you have
many [people] giving praises and thanks for the hope that you
create in their minds and their hearts, greater is the experience
and the ability of expression. For the law, the love holds as
He gave; one may cry aloud and long for self and yet never be
heard, but where two or three are gathered in His name there
is He in the midst of them. So, as you give out, the power is
received.
“You may enter into your own closet and there meet your
Savior within, but - as given - when you cry for self, and self
alone, you close the door, you stand as a shadow before the
altar of your god within yourself. Give, then, in broader fields
of activity, in every channel where those that are seeking may
find; that are wandering, that are lame in body, lame in mind,
halt in their manner of expression, that are blind to the beauties
in their own household, their own hearts, their own minds. These
you may awaken in all your fields. And as you do, greater is
your vision -- and He will guide you, for He has given His angels
charge concerning those that seek to be a channel of blessing
to their fellow man; that purge their hearts, their bodies,
of every selfish motive and give the Christ -- crucified, glorified
-- a place in their stead.” 696-3.
In this reading, Cayce is calling us to broaden our activities
of service. He is calling us to give of ourselves, our inner
selves, and more power will flow to us as we give to others.
He explains that even the Master grew in power as He gave out
to others. In reading 3657-1 Cayce guides us with a little prayer
that he says Jesus used during His incarnation, “It is
others you must think of, as should every soul: ‘Others,
Lord, others -- that I may know You the better.’”
In 2310-2 he explains: “This is a part of the service
of each soul in its sojourn through material forces: to think
of ‘Others, Lord,’ rather than self. For as individuals
do forget themselves and are willing to pour out their virtues
for the benefit of others, great may be the reward. For as you
do it unto the least of your fellow man you do it unto your
Maker, your God.”
Getting beyond self’s interests and concerns by giving
love, understanding, and aid to others in their struggles day
by day, even taking upon ourselves some of their burden, we
get beyond our weaknesses and bring great contentment and peace.
In this is knowledge, according to Cayce’s reading of
the situation:
“This is Knowledge: that you show yourself approved unto
that which is set in Him that has shown you the pattern, that
has made the way straight; that those who seek Him may not be
confused, that they who love His coming will act as those that
are in close communion with Him from day to day. This is Knowledge,
that you love one another, that you show forth in your dealings
with your fellow man day by day that you care, you understand,
you are willing to take a portion of the burden of those that
are so heavily burdened with the cares of life, the cares of
the world, the deceitfulness of riches; that you are willing
to aid those in distress, you are willing to feed those that
are hungry -- not just materially. For the world is crying for
that Knowledge. It is opened to you that have made the choice
that you will empty yourselves of those little differences that
breed hate, contempt; and those things that hurt and hurt in
your dealings with your fellow man. Forgive, if you would be
forgiven. That is Knowledge. Be friendly, if you would have
friends. That is Knowledge. Be lovely, if you would have the
love even of your Father; for He is love. This indeed is Knowledge,”
262-97.
Lovingly giving to those we meet, without thought of reward
or glory, opens us to more inflow of love from God. “In
the heart love finds its way. Love is conceived as of God, as
all pleasant, as all giving; given in that great expression:
‘God so loved the world as to give His only begotten son;
that through Him we might have eternal life.’ Yet the
other side, or the reverse of love, is suffering, hate, malice,
injustice,” 281-51. We must let go of these negative influences
and focus on the positive ones. Giving is among the positive.
Sometimes, however, we all feel out of sorts, even with these
good ways. Cayce explains: “There needs to be a better
coordination between the physical, mental and spiritual being
... in the giving you possess the power, the strength, the healing,
the ministration, the giving of all those forces and influences
that are of a creative nature.”
Few activities make humans as happy as giving, for few activities
are as expressive of God and God’s way.
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