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3774 The light from above....

May 18, 1946: Book 48

Heaven lets its light shine down to earth, but earth remains dark, it is reluctant to accept the light, for the inhabitants of earth have their eyes fixed on the kingdom of darkness, which indeed occasionally emits a glow of fire but which is merely Satan's deception. And they greedily seek to catch this deceptive light and pay no attention to the gentle light that comes from above. Only a few accept it, and for these the spell of darkness is broken, they have escaped the night and are heading towards a bright morning.... Why do you humans hesitate to accept the light from the heavens? Why do you chase after a deceptive light and do not allow yourselves to be taught about its worthlessness? Why do you not want to receive from above what the depths can never offer you? Why do you not muster the will to free yourselves from the power that keeps you in darkness of the spirit?.... Because you are no longer able to believe in the Giver of light, in an almighty, wise and loving Creator from eternity, Who also created you for a truly different purpose than the one you are striving for. Consider how meaningless your existence is if you imagine that tomorrow can already bring your physical end.... What use is that which you so eagerly endeavour to attain, what use are earthly possessions to you if your body has ceased to exist.... Your soul then faces a dreadful fate, for it is without any spiritual possessions and therefore without strength, it is dead but not extinguished.... Let yourselves be instructed when the bearers of light approach you, listen to them and reflect on their words and, if you are serious, you will realise that their words are not empty, that they carry life within themselves, that they are well worth believing as soon as a Creator is acknowledged from eternity.... and try to gain faith in a Creator through reflection and questions which you send into eternity.... And the light from the heavens will also touch you and you will feel its benefit, a mild and gentle glow will fall into your heart, your spirit will be enlightened and the desire for ever brighter light will be awakened in you and find fulfilment. Let the light from above have an effect on you, do not flee from it, for this light alone brings you life, it is not a deceptive light but imparts spiritual gifts to you, the pursuit of which signifies bliss for you and brings you happiness.... Escape the darkness through your will and you shall live....

Amen

Translated by Sven Immecke