Published: Monday 12th of February 2024
The Student
Did you know that the name 'student' is the modern term for the word 'disciple'?
Immediately most people will think about the disciples that followed Jesus and how only 12 learned what was necessary.
Don't you think it amazing that over 2000 years ago Jesus came to earth for a very good reason? He was in a very high plane of life and could see how the earth world was going. People had become angry, violent, cruel and unkind, he wanted to change all that to peace, compassion, love, and the truth of life. Why do we still remember him after all this time?
His soul was full of light, which made it possible for him to do miracles, and help people in their difficulties, never judging or condemning, but showing love by being the example of it. Why he did not succeed was because he believed he had to follow prophesy, that he had to die to show people the way. He did not know at that time that prophecy comes from many different planes of life, some of a high level and some low. So he was killed and people used him as a sacrifice to save them from learning for themselves.
Do you think such a violent act could be the way? Never! Violence breeds violence. Love brings love. It could have been very different, but some people were frightened of being shown up for what they were, so losing their very important jobs and the fame and fortune that went with it. There were not many people that wanted to change their habits and lifestyle, they were too comfortable.
This is a very broad subject, but simply put. Not much has changed today because people want to follow their own way (their desires). We start causes going which bring in the effects, good and bad. We are like a magnet drawing to us thoughts from the atmosphere which match our own and so are more powerful and thus increased. The truth is hidden. But that is what a student of 'Studies on Life' can learn.
Our dear teacher Gladys Franklin spent over sixty years seeking the truth, making sure she proved everything. It has made it much easier for us as we don't need to make so many mistakes. Following the lessons, guided by the example, we can clear the past and bring a bright and beautiful future.
We could all live in a peaceful world, but it is up to each individual to choose their way!!! Take the time to become a student of life!
Author: Denise