I was watching an episode of Bones tonight and it got me to thinking... the episode was set in a mental institute and there was a minor character who claimed to be an angel... she was locked away. In the Bible, there are numerous account of prophets. We see Moses and Abraham, etc. So I wonder where the prophets are today... surely God hasn't run out of messages for us. I find it hard to believe that just because the Bible has been published, there are no more wise men (and women) who were sent, by Divine, to teach us.
Of course, there are people like the Dahli Lama and Mother Teresa, people who are revered for their faith and spirituality, but do we see them as prophets? My fear is not that God has stopped sending messages to us, but that we have stopped listening. How do we know that every single person that has been committed is suffering from a psychological disorder? (I know... I'm a renegade psych major, but think about it.) If you were sitting on a bus and some man or woman told you he had a message for you from God, what would you do? Me? I would change seats. I hate to say it, but I live in a world where people solict underage children for sex and murder people of any number of things... we don't live in a kind world. I wonder, if we are ignoring His messengers, what He will do to get our attention.
Most people have heard about the Mayan calendar ending in 2012 and there are some doomsday people who insist that the world is ending in December. Personally, I think the guy in charge of making the calendar got bored and decided to take up a new profession. However, there are some who disagree with the end of the world theory and subscribe to the idea that the consciousness of the human race is evolving. As a species, we are becoming more attuned to a higher level of understanding and if this is the real meaning behind 2012, I fear for those who are more attuned to Spirit. I fear that they will be persucuted. I fear that they will be tortured for their convictions. Perhaps the torture won't come in the form of tar and feather or other Inquisitional method, but in the socially accepted manner of drug induced unconsciousness. I fear that even those who proclaim the word of God will dismiss the reverence of truly holy people.
I know this is a random post, and perhaps I'm way off base, but I felt the need to write it. Life is random, and yet it's all part of a bigger plan. Everything we do set something else in motion.
Hi Sarah,
ReplyDeleteWell said, and not 'random' at all. I've been raised a Christian (46 years now) and still wrestle with this question.
I didn't watch the Bones episode; but I've had the same thought: if you were to hear God talking to you and giving you instruction - listening to the voices in your head - I'm sure you'd get locked up!! (I also wonder: who is whispering in suicide bombers ears, telling them to do what they do?!)
The mormons say their leaders are current day prophets; but I wrestle with this because of the "false prophet" warnings in the bible.
I do believe that God works thru people (and Satan does too) and I believe God only deals out what you can handle. I'm guessing talking to us directly would blow our little minds, so he doesn't do it.
Sorry if this doesn't help, but just wanted to share that you're not alone. I'm sure this is the reason so many have lost their mustard seed. "if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can move mountains"
God bless you in your search for conversation with Him.
Scott
Sarah,
ReplyDeleteBy the way; my thoughts on the the 2012 mayan calendar 'end of the world' theory:
I promise you it will not be Dec 20, 2012. Just like the calendar on your wall comes to an end, so did the mayan calendar. After 12 revolutions of the solar system (thru the 12 zodiac signs) it starts over. Dont quit your job and go on a drinking binge...
Also, back to the bible: "no man will know the date and time of my return (after armageddon)" so dont sweat it.
Love (care for) your neighbor - as you love yourself. That's Jesus' #1 rule. Do that, and you'll be fine.
Peace