The True Station of Christ, Part One

The theme of inward reality versus outward reality is no more profound than when we look at the true station of the Manifestations of God.

The following quotations on this subject are from the writings of Baha'u'llah, from "The Book of Certitude", i.e. "The Kitab-i-Iqan,", copyright Baha'i Publishing Trust.

Baha'u'llah points out that what we describe as "God" is really an Unknowable Essence, and, as the Creator, cannot be directly perceived nor directly understood by humans, who are created by God. I grew up as a very critical thinker, and had a hard time believing in God: my senses could not directly perceive God. Any "God" I could think of, would just be a product of my imagination, and bound by its limitations. Thus,

"These Prophets and chosen Ones of God are the recipients and revealers of all the unchangeable attributes and names of God . . . The knowledge of Him, Who is the Origin of all things, and attainment unto Him, are impossible save through knowledge of, and attainment unto, these luminous Beings who proceed from the Sun of Truth . . . From their knowledge, the knowledge of God is revealed, and from the light of their countenance, the splendour of the Face of God is made manifest."

This is why Christ said, "I am the Way, the Light, and the Truth, and no one cometh unto the Father except by Me."

If you are a Christian, this is encouraging news indeed. If you are not, bear with this discourse for another couple of posts, for things will be looking up.