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“The Great Spirit is within you all and, though you have risen and ascended through all forms of evolution and there is within each one of you a trace of your animal ancestry, which is part of your heredity, greater than all those things are the powers of the Great Spirit within you which, if you would but allow them to function and to express themselves, would enable you to walk the earth like gods.”
(p.48 Teachings of Silver Birch)
What exactly are the “powers of the Great Spirit” (power of god, power of the spirit), mentioned here? Let’s take a look at Silver Birch’s comments, focusing on this power of the spirit.
“We come to reveal that there is a large and wondrous life of the spirit which beats restlessly and surges, so that the barriers can be broken down, so that the vast power of the spirit, that energizing, dynamic, vital, life-giving force, can be placed at the disposal of all. It has inspired many in days gone by; it can inspire and will inspire many again.”
“To all those, the power of the spirit, invisible thought it may be, can prove that it is the abiding reality which will comfort them, inspire them, cherish them and lead them so that all who need the guidance shall receive it.”
“It is the power of the spirit that we offer, the power of the spirit which can triumph over every difficulty, conquer every obstacle and reveal the light of truth, wisdom and understanding and enable the children of the Great Spirit to build systems of enduring peace.”
(p.92-93 Silver Birch Companion)
Divinity (spirituality), power of the spirit (power of god), and spiritual providence (natural laws). Repeatedly we encounter these terms in Silver Birch series, and they are simply different expressions of god’s love, and the will of the Great Spirit; the most suitable term is chosen for the specific purpose on each case of manifestation.
Then how do we express and activate this “latent divinity”and “inherent power of the spirit” that we possess? Again, the guiding words are found in Silver Birch’s book.
“If you live in harmony with these natural laws, you will derive the supreme benefits that come in health, well-being, spiritual radiance and mental excellence because you will be expressing some of that latent divinity within you.”
(p.53 Light from Silver Birch)
As long as we live in harmony with the natural providence (natural laws, spiritual providence), we are expressing the latent divinity and the power of the spirit.
In other words, this “living in harmony with the natural providence” means making use of the spiritual providence in our daily lives. Making sure that our spirit is the master, and body is the servant of the spirit. Practicing altruistic love (spreading the spiritual truth). Accepting ordeals and sufferings. These are specific examples of the daily practice and applications that will maintain our lives in tune with the natural laws.
All of us originally possess the “storehouse of the great power,” namely the greatest spirit power in the universe, but our lack of knowledge and disbelief in the spiritual realities prevent us from realizing our “real selves” (the spirit), therefore, we simply do not know how to solidly activate and express this great power of the spirit.
It is quite natural. Spiritually ignorant individuals, unaware of their “real selves”, cannot maintain their spirit as the master of their body, thus they cannot have their lives in harmony with “god’s laws (natural laws).” Needless to say, they are also unaware of the guidance from their spirit guard and guides.
One thing I must emphasize here, is that when you encounter various events that are beyond your knowledge and handling ability, counter the situation with faith in the providence. Doing so will also naturally lead you to a “life in harmony with the providence.”
Courageously stand and face ordeals, difficulties and setbacks, with your solid belief (faith) in Silver Birch’s teachings. Firmly believe his words on the true meaning of ordeals, his encouragements, the attitude that he demonstrates, and the spiritual promises. This is how we “live in harmony with the spiritual providence.” In this manner we surmount the ordeals, and eventually attain spiritual growth, the ultimate purpose of life on earth.
“It says in the book called the Bible, ‘Add to your faith knowledge.’ I say, ‘Add to your knowledge faith.’”
(p.58 Light from Silver Birch)
In the aforementioned messages by Silver Birch we saw specific example cases of how the power of the spirit operate and function.
Let us be in harmony with the spiritual providence, have faith in it, and apply it in our daily lives, so we too can walk the earth like gods (evolved spirits).
References
• Light from Silver Birch, compiled by Pam Riva. Edition 2009. The Spiritual Truth Press, Surrey, Great Britain. First published in 1983.
• Silver Birch Companion, edited by Tony Ortzen. Edition 2013. The Spiritual Truth Press, Surrey, Great Britain. First published in 1986.
• Teachings of Silver Birch, edited by A.W. Austen. Edition 2010. The Spiritual Truth Press, Surrey, Great Britain. First published in 1938.