Peter:* As you know, I was one of the common folk, those who labored, sometimes for our own living, sometimes at the behest of others, but always we worked. We had no time for frivolous pursuits like study, mission, or vision. We were into survival - or so we thought.
Well, that all came to an end the day I met Jesus. What did not come to an end was my working class concerns, the certainty that I was vulnerable to the ruling classes, in our case the Romans but also the go-along, get-along Jews, that they could and would end my life on a whim.
When there is this kind of oppression over a long period of time, revolt is the inevitable end of such subjugation, and that is what you are seeing today. I do not say it is the best course of action, but it is understandable when all other means of change have been exhausted.
Better, of course, is the way of nonviolence which was taught by my Lord Jesus, by Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. King and others.
I ask that you look into your hearts and see the way that you may have contributed to either the oppression that is being revealed in your society or the angry retaliation taking place now in some quarters.
I ask that, if you have not already done so, you walk a mile in the working man’s shoes and in the lives of the many woman tormented and subjugated in every walk of society.
I ask that you move. Move in the direction you want to see growing and expanding in your world. Move toward the holy light of Jesus Christ and his manifesto the Sermon on the Mount.
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they shall be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons[a] of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."**
These words are our pathway into the New Kingdom. Take them with you into your new day and watch the scales fall from your eyes as you see around you what God has created and which is coming through difficult labor to fruition in this time.
September 24, 2020
*Referred by Anita Sacco. See "Recommended Channelers" under "Resources" tab. **Anita can be contacted for purchase of obtaining the recipe for her protection spray or readings at https://www.etsy.com/shop/FairyTaleEnd.
**The Gospel According to Matthew, chapter 5, verses 3-10
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A sermon for all of time. When We read it, we might think it is asking us for sacrifice and that scares us. But in reality, it is showing us that this is just the way for all to be happy and have kingdom on earth and it Is accessible by anyone. The ego gets scared by it. It requires taking a new perspective. Contrast it with the Old Testament, this was so radical. It still is.
Me too, Laurie!
Any day I hear from Pete is a good day indeed.
Many, many thanks.