The Essential Core

The  Essential  Core

from  The Principle of the Core

Uranda   January 15, 1946

We stand for the core of things—a recognition of the fundamental realities which unify heavenly things and earthly things, in a realization of what the center of being actually is. We have, in various forms of expression, recognized the essential nature of our service as the core of spiritual expression, and so the point of our function as the core is not in any sense startlingly new. Yet, as we examine it, what is the natural process of thought that comes to mind? We recognize the cycles of outworking events, and in simple illustration that immediately suggests to us the relationship to the wheels of Ezekiel's vision, which we have mentioned in times past. A wheel has a hub, and if in the cycles or wheels there is a core, then that core is the hub. We have felt—and sometimes there has been a little sense of impatience in the matter—that the manifestation of our service should grow more rapidly. But observe: if our function is, as we have long recognized, an expression of the core of things, then our manifest formation must be the most stable of all the manifest forms in the world, which would basically prevent any expression of what might be called phenomenal growth in the sense of numbers.

Now, as we look at the wheel revolving around us, we see that there is centrifugal force causing that which is of the unreal to move toward the outer perimeter, while only that which is drawn steadily and consistently by the power of divine love can move against centrifugal force toward the center of things. At various given distances from the core, formations tend to manifest according to various patterns, and in those formations we see the various existing schools of thought that have broken away from the crystallizations of the old-world religious consciousness and have partaken, to a degree, of the bounty of truth that is offered to all. Let us remember the operation of the One Law in this matter, for those who respond in love to the divine are drawn toward the center in spite of the centrifugal force involved, but those who have uncertain response, or a diminishing manifestation of love response, gravitate toward the outer circumferences that are involved, not only on the basis of two positives repelling each other but also on the basis of the centrifugal force that is present. The degrees of response in both directions determine the point between the core and the perimeter in which the individual will, for a time at least, find himself more or less polarized, and so establish the particular formation in which he will, for the time at least, find himself to be at home.

Now let us consider our own formation and the recognition of the principle of the core as a key to the proper course which we should pursue in the expansion activities of our service. In one sense it appears that we are under extremely great limitations, because our methods of function in the realm of the core are in many ways divergent from the methods of function in the world as a whole, and so in the world we experience more or less generally recognized forms of limitation. However, this problem manifests in another way. In these various formations which have found varying degrees of polarization at different points between the core and the perimeter of the wheel, or cycle, we find the manifestation of varying degrees of truth mixed to varying degrees with human concepts. It has long been a basic recognition in this service that all people, of all races and creeds, who respond to the spirit of God in love have a part, consciously or unconsciously, in the outworking of the divine will in the earth. It has been repeatedly emphasized that we have not drawn any arbitrary line of demarcation between ourselves and others, and it has been clearly shown that we have not rejected the beneficial activities which may be made manifest by reason of the truth that is present in individuals or schools of thought or churches or races, nationally or internationally.

But here is the problem. If one begins to look at the situation from a point between the core and the perimeter—suppose that he looks back, as it were, toward the core—our expression and insistence on complete conformity to reality appears to the blurred vision of an individual in such a point of polarity to mean that we copy the truth that is present in these formations which he recognizes around himself, while rejecting the formations themselves. So such persons tend to come to the conclusion that we fail to practice the Golden Rule, and that we refuse to recognize the beneficial activities in other realms of function, and in their eyes we therefore appear to be inconsistent.

These facts must be taken into consideration in relationship to any program of expansion which we may undertake, and in relationship to a consideration of any situation which may arise which involves the relationships of this service with the people and activities of the world in general. This is basically that which the Master recognized when He pointed out that we would be falsely accused and vilified at various times and in various ways, and that our motives would not be understood, no matter how purely we might be functioning in the spirit of selfless service. It becomes immediately evident, as we have recognized all along, that it would be utterly futile for us in this Church and School to undertake to engender any mass response in the world toward the activities in which we are engaged. In a sense, then, response to this service becomes highly individual and selective, not because we wish to make it so but because the very nature of the world's structure prevents its present manifestation in any other manner.

In view of all of this, it appears that in our present situation, and in the present cyclic advancement not only of this service but of world affairs, we should key our every function in relationship to expansive expression to a clear realization of the principle of the core. In this is the key which should determine the manifestation and formation of our activities of the more or less immediate future. It is essential that we devise some means of opening vibrations to individuals in the world who are ready to respond to the vibratory nature and function in the essential core of things. The stability of the core or hub is absolutely essential, and constant lubrication with the oil of love between the hub and the wheel or cycle revolving around it is essential, lest friction produce a condition which brings failure to both.

There is bound to be a certain amount of friction, and the necessity in relationship to that point is that the hub prove to be so strong and so durable that it is not essentially disturbed or changed in form because of such friction as is unavoidable. Also, let it be remembered that while the hub or core is obviously most essential, the meaning of the hub would be reduced virtually to the zero point if it were not for the wheel.

In all of this it is clearly seen that undue emphasis has not been placed upon the necessary principle of radiation through the faithful ones. In other words, the extreme emphasis that has been placed upon this point, and the admonition that the individual need not be conscious of the results of his radiation, is seen in a clearer light. The changes that are taking place in the wheel between the hub and the periphery will continue to work out and to come into manifestation step by step, regardless of world plans, concepts and efforts, as long as the wheel or cycle keeps moving, as it surely will, and as long as the core remains consistently stable as a center from which there is a constant radiation of the pure light of the Christ love.

Vibrational  Core  —  Vibrational  Ministry

from

The Essential Core of Unified Radiation

Martin Cecil November 22, 1981

Many people have been conned into believing that some sort of a Messiah will be putting in an appearance sometime to solve all problems which assail the children of men. The only reason why anyone would anticipate a Messiah as a deliverer would obviously be consequent upon failure. One had gotten oneself in such a terrible state and condition that the only way out seemed to be to have someone from somewhere else put in an appearance and provide the essential delivery. There is a recognition here of the need for an individual precedent to be set. The Messiah should come and set the individual precedent—seeing that the collective failure had occurred. And this is exactly what happened. The Messiah in this sense—the Anointed One—came and established an individual precedent of victory.

We might take a look for a moment at what is meant by the word victory. There are those who would be inclined to think of the victory experienced by Jesus as relating to His resurrection, but there would have been no resurrection if there had not already been victory. The victory is simply the consistent expression of the creative spirit of the living God in all aspects of one’s living. That’s all. Simple. This was proven out certainly by Jesus. The victory was established long before His crucifixion. So One came as the Messiah and established exactly what was necessary to provide the precedent of individual victory—the precedent which was then available to be accepted by anyone, anywhere, in any generation subsequently.

This having been done there is no need for a Messiah, is there? The concept of the Messiah putting in an appearance, either for the first time or again, is in each case quite unnecessary. He was here already, and why would that need to be done again? It’s been done. We have seen clearly enough that the individual opportunity for victory has been provided and is available to be accepted. Nothing else needs to be done in that regard. It has all been done. But we are aware of what yet needs to be done, and that is to establish the precedent of collective victory.

There is at the moment a gap between the individual victory, the precedent for which has been set, and the restoration of mankind to the true state. The restoration of mankind to the true state is a collective matter. The individual precedent has been set, the restoration needs to take place; therefore the gap in between the individual precedent and the restoration must be filled. Mankind as a whole may be restored collectively only when the collective precedent is set. Now we see this in terms of our own responsibility, recognizing that it is first an individual matter.

Clearly, this collective precedent certainly does not include the whole body of mankind. It includes certain ones, those who have been brought to the point where there is the capacity to accept the precedent of individual victory. I can say this to you because you have some understanding of what it is that I am saying. The vast majority of human beings wouldn’t have a clue. If you have some understanding then you are the ones, so that the restoration of mankind is very specifically in your individual hands. It comes because there is this—not exactly a collective Messiah but a collective King. The government by which restoration is made possible is the responsibility of those who are included in the precedent-setting collective pattern of victory, because they individually have assumed the responsibility for the individual victory.

We have spoken of this as being the priesthood. The priesthood certainly doesn’t include everyone on earth. It doesn’t include very many. I think the way by which these things can find fulfilment is relatively simple. At no time has the Lord expected the impossible. He knows very well that it would be impossible to anticipate that each individual on the face of the earth would prove the victory for him- or herself as an individual. That would never happen, so He doesn’t expect it. But He does expect it from those who are in position to compose the collective body by which the precedent of victory may be set. And that is us, and others of course as well—the ones who know, the ones who understand, the ones who have had the opportunity to gain a large spiritual perspective.

You are in position to set a precedent. What is to happen beyond that in the restoration of mankind is achieved by reason of the creative spirit of God. Human beings have always been inclined to imagine that by their own view of things, the way they think it should all happen, what is necessary will be achieved. But I’m sure that all of you have reached a point where you just don’t know—you plain don’t know. I hope you’ve reached that point, because if you think you do know what is necessary, I can assure you that it is wrong. There are those associated with our program in one way or another who at times get ideas that they know how the thing should be worked out. There is need for more vision.

We know something about the working of the Law. We are aware of the fact, if not as yet understanding it fully, that this is a vibrational ministry. There must be a vibrational core. It must be present. It must be consistent. It must constantly be there. It is associated with places. It would be impossible to have a true core without such association. There is a core in this ministry. It has been sustained and is being sustained and will be sustained.

You may recall the story contained in the Book of Acts where there were a number of people gathered in an upper room in Jerusalem. They had been there for a while. Because of the circumstances and because of the fact that they had been there for while, something began to emerge in their experience. It was called the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. They had been instructed to tarry in Jerusalem, but they thought this was it. They were really becoming potent spiritual people now and should carry this to everybody round about, which they proceeded to do; and the core was dissipated. It was gone. And what they undertook to do in their roamings about brought unutterable suffering to immense numbers of people. It was not what was required at all. And yet human beings think they know what is required and try to make it work out that way. It won't work out that way. That will reestablish the failure. It will work out in the only way it can work out—on the basis of the establishment of the precedent of collective victory because those who make that possible have proven out individual victory. The individual victory wouldn't try to reestablish patterns of human activity that lead to failure. There is the necessity for those who compose the core of the precedent of victory to sustain that core.

It always seems that someone imagines he is able to look at things and know how everybody else should be behaving. What is necessary is to establish the victory for oneself. That’s the only thing that has any real value. After all, there have been people going around trying to stir up spiritual interest here or there, anticipating that great things will be achieved thereby. There have been some of you, I’m sure, who have felt that somehow or other you should be able to do this, but it isn’t the way. That’s a concept of the mind. It doesn’t work that way. It works because the creative spirit of the living God is in action individually and therefore collectively.

It has been recognized that God moves in mysterious ways His wonders to perform, and human minds can’t figure it out. Well let’s let God move in mysterious ways, then, His wonders to perform and not try to corral Him into our human concepts. The corral is maintained by the concepts of human minds which think they know when they don’t. We all associate with people one way or another, but unless the core is in place and those who move around are centered in the core without judgment of the core, nothing can be achieved. What they are doing will be found to be worthless. The truth is true—and all is well because the truth is true. The ideas and concepts and beliefs of human minds are false.

So we share the responsibility of establishing the collective precedent of victory, so that the creative power of God can work under the hand of God as it is designed to work, and there is no human mind who knows what that is. It will prove itself out to the extent that we permit that collective precedent of victory to be established, and that only comes on the basis of the individual precedent of victory. We don't need to look at anyone else.

We have a mission as Emissaries which is absolute. We certainly are not interested in amending the mission so as to conform with the concepts of men. When it is in the hands of the Lord it works. When it is in the hands of human beings it never works. So there is a core, and this core we see in terms now of what is required to establish the precedent of collective victory, the government of God, which is not in any way the same as the government of man. It is done on the basis of the Law—and we know something about that. As the collective precedent of victory is established, there is unified radiation. That unified radiation at the level where human beings are is in fact what gets the job done. In association with that radiation there will doubtless be some movement of human beings from here to there, at least of those who are part of the collective pattern of victory; and it will be very clear, moving out from the core, as to what it is that that movement should be.

We share the responsibility of providing this unified radiation, because individually our living reveals the victory. Then there is something to be unified, there is the individual radiation to be unified, but the individual radiation must be there first if there is anything to be unified. There can't be collective unified radiation if there are no individuals in whom that radiation is a fact. So the radiation is an individual matter and it is unified because there is a core. It is not as though individual radiation, if it is genuine, would scatter people abroad—it doesn't—it unifies them into the state of unified radiation. It doesn't mean that they are scattered all over creation trying to do things the way human beings have tried to do things over the ages and failed. This unified radiation is something of which human beings have precious little awareness. We begin to have some awareness and we begin to observe what happens because of it.

I’m sure we are all interested in letting something be done because of us rather than in spite of us. The Lord has worked miracles in spite of us. Let's give Him a break that He may have the chance to do something because of us! In spite of all our strange ideas, all the Emissary concepts and beliefs, much has been achieved, but how much more if we were on the ball, if that creative expression of spirit were consistently known in unified radiation. And the unified radiation doesn't spring forth without having a focus. The very fact that an individual Messiah was necessary back along the way reveals that the individual focus is necessary. We’re not going to do away with that, at least we’re not going to do it if we expect victory.

So the core must be in place, and presumably those who are most capable, most mature spiritually speaking, are the only ones who will consistently be in position to provide what is necessary at the core. Who else is going to do it? If the idea is that one must go out and whisper in the ears of all the population of the earth in order to persuade them to turn in the right direction, we might as well quit right now. It isn’t done that way. It is done because there is this creative radiation of spirit factually in action. The creative radiation of spirit is only factually in action on a unified basis when there is a means of unification—those who are capable of providing it. They are doing it, they have been doing it for some time, and because they have been doing it many things have been happening in the world. The least of that happening is what occurs because somebody goes out and talks to people. That may be fitting on occasion but it is not the way the job is going to get done. Very fortunately it is done in an invisible way. That’s a much safer way of doing it—it seems so innocuous but it is creatively potent.

So we have this vision and increasing understanding of the way things actually work. What is to happen in that working and what the effects will be we are interested in finding out. We don’t know ahead of time. We will find out. We trust the Lord and participate in unified radiation with power and great glory. Here is the way, the truth and the life which makes possible the restoration of mankind, and that’s the only reason we are present on earth. We are not here to maintain the human state or to imagine that anything creative can be done by the good efforts of human beings separate from the experience of unified radiation.

Let the level of consciousness rise up out of that morass of human belief. Let go of that arrogance and yield easily and naturally to the creative spirit of the living God, that there may be participation in the establishment of the collective precedent of victory—the establishment of the government of God on earth.

© Emissaries of Divine Light