“You pay the price for entering heaven is paid with the appearance of your life.”
The soul is like a field full of rubbish and stones. These symbolize its faults and weaknesses, its material desires and ungodly thoughts. All the rubbish and the small and large stones must be removed from the field. Once a person has seriously begun to work on their soul field and remove the obstacles, Jesus joins them and helps them vigorously.
Where the field has been cleared, the divine seed sown in the soil of the soul soon begins to sprout and grow. Once all obstacles have been removed, the field begins to blossom, eventually bearing delicious fruit, free and unburdened, in the light of the spiritual sun.
If rubbish and stones lie on the field for too long, the seed suffocates – the field dies. Then the soul must endure another cold winter (without the warming love of God), and its soul realm becomes a dark grave for a long time (without the divine light of spiritual knowledge).
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Upon awakening, divine love touches us at intervals and its blessing sometimes echoes in our soul, but this gift ebbs away again in the face of earthly passions and desires – and we are left to our own devices once
more. This is where we reach a point where we must not stray from humility. If they leave the ground on which they are able to bear God’s love, a certain feeling of superiority creeps in imperceptibly . Then (secret) thoughts arise such as: “As a called person, I am better than others and stand higher spiritually …”, and already one is treading the path called pride and falsehood. For in truth, without God one is incapable of anything good. It is solely from Him that the soul receives its spiritual talents, and only He makes it the bearer of loving qualities that allow it to truly serve its neighbor. Lies and falsehood, however, make people their servants. It is best to ask oneself: “What would I be without God’s blessing? Where would I be without His grace?”
Another danger is that enthusiastic spirituality can lead one astray from true spiritual life or prevent one from reaching it in the first place. The focus of such pseudo-religiousness is always the human being and not God. In their egocentricity, spiritual self-gratification has become an addiction, in which they largely ignore the environment in need of help. If they are disturbed in this or prevented from doing so by a neighbor in need, there is no longer much love to be seen—they react judgmentally and aggressively or walk away holier-than-thou and offended. This kind of spiritual death is in no way different from a godless way of life. On the contrary: spiritual superiority already harbors fanaticism at its root, in that the deluded believer condemns those who point out his wrong behavior in the strongest terms and, if possible, punishes them with defamation.
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The awakening of called souls in the ever-intensifying radiation from the loving spheres is accompanied by a feeling of relief and liberation. One would like nothing better than to share one’s newfound attitude toward life and the accompanying insights with the whole world. Although each initial awakening, depending on the individual’s spiritual constitution, usually reveals only a small aspect of divine life, it is unfortunately the case that many awakening souls are not prepared to wait for their further development, in which their initially limited perspective would expand. In their euphoria, they mix worldly views and opinions with divine impressions, which means that truth can only be reproduced in a distorted form. Some spiritual seekers believe that they are immediately clairvoyant and receive cosmic or otherworldly messages or even divine revelations. However, they are actually perceiving their own streams of thoughts emerging from the subconscious. The result is a conglomeration of esotericism gleaned from reading and personal views and desires.
Often, insights into supernatural circumstances are placed in illegitimate contexts in spiritual overzealousness, inevitably leading the path of faith to end in a spiritual prison. With statements such as, “Everything is good! You are not making mistakes, you are just searching. Actually, there is no sin and no evil…” wrongdoing is legalized, even justified, and in this misleading view, seemingly approved by God. If, as a spiritual student, one adopts such messages as one’s own, this can quickly lead to misunderstandings, as one is tempted to take the tenth step before the first. The good in everything is only revealed at a high spiritual level. This is achieved when the soul is purified and deified in the fire of love. Only in and through this is the living knowledge revealed in the interaction and mode of action of good and evil in the service of all-pervading perfection. If this light is not present, truth becomes an instrument of satanic delusion. Many seekers are caught in this web and cannot free themselves from it, or rather: … do not want to leave this comfortable spiritual bed.
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Many a religious leader or spiritual teacher has already spread his teachings, some of which he has concocted himself, during his earthly life, serving hungry disciples a mixture of truth and error or truth and lies. These misguided masters are only too happy to continue their role as messengers from the worlds beyond. To this end, they make use of mediumistic people whose spiritual foundation is not built on true love for Jesus Christ, for on this foundation, aberration, arrogance, and lies cannot exist.
Some of these departed souls mean well. They influence clairvoyant/clairaudient individuals—some of whom are children who have been raised with a mixture of esoteric beliefs, leaving them lacking in true discernment and insight—proclaiming their knowledge based on their experiences in the beyond. These independent spirits have no insight into whether their messages are in accordance with God’s will. They place orderly levels of knowledge into disorderly circumstances or mix them with all kinds of fantastical content. Here, they play with extraterrestrials, various dimensions, parallel incarnations, time and astral travel, and much more, to their heart’s content. This spiritual cocktail is perfectly suited to the spirit of the times.
Other deceased persons pretend to be enlightened authorities or even saints. The spectrum ranges from ambassadors of distant galaxies to “ascended masters,” from archangels and apostles to the “Mother of God” Mary and even God himself. These spirits not only deceive with false identities, they also feign truth with a mixture of lies and flattering words of wisdom. In most cases, a cuddly religion is proclaimed, accompanied by angelic singing and melodious words:
“You are all wonderful, perfect beings. There is no guilt, you make no mistakes, you are only searching. Sin is a human invention, enjoy life to the fullest! This incarnation is just one experience among many … everything is good, the light awaits in the hereafter!”
The “truth seeker” likes to read such messages – the esoteric section in bookstores is proof of this. Over time, a fairground of spiritual vanities has developed here, which mainly serves to satisfy spiritual desires and consciences. In the wide-ranging and well-assorted smorgasbord of esoteric and religious literature in the form of otherworldly and extraterrestrial messages, instructions for enlightenment, and contemporary interpretations of the Bible, one can comfortably satisfy oneself without reference to God. Jesus Christ then plays only a minor role as a married religious teacher or is completely removed from the program because he no longer fits into the spiritual zeitgeist. Yet it is precisely the teaching of the God Jesus Christ that would be a valid measure of the truthfulness of a supernatural or cosmic revelation.
Why does the Father allow such distortions? The most important factor here is free will, which must remain untouched even in the hereafter. Free self-determination allows both good and evil to operate without restriction in all areas of existence. The otherworldly impressions of will, whether true or false in nature, also seek earthly manifestation—and therefore express themselves accordingly in word and writing. But as in all events in eternity and infinity, evil must ultimately serve good: the Father uses the spiritual worlds of error and lies as a gathering place to one day collect those who have become entangled in false views and bring them home—if they so desire.
(NB: Certainly not all messages from distant stars or from the beyond are the products of stray souls. Many cosmic peoples living in the spirit of God and brothers and sisters from the beyond want to assist us in this special phase of renewal. Some of them communicate through mediums, but they can only offer support in accordance with their own point of view and that of the medium. Most of them, however, bless and pray for humanity in their hearts—as do the inhabitants of heaven.)
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The danger of today’s music
As in various spiritual and religious teachings, light and dark currents are equally mixed in the lyrics and sounds of music. Especially in today’s world, music is inspired by the lower spheres. The extreme volume, the unrestrained devotion to brutal rhythms, and the enormous potential for aggression in many compositions have a destructive effect on the soul, which is open to energetic vibrations, and lead it surreptitiously into godlessness.
The controlled success of rock and pop stars, who serve as role models for children and young people, also contributes to spiritual blindness. With their extroverted and excessive private lives and their aggressive and obscene performances, they tear down the last natural boundaries of modesty and inhibitions in our society—and thus make a contribution to the degradation of this earth that should not be underestimated.
Why am I writing this? Especially in today’s young generation, there are an increasing number of star and sky spirits who are meant to follow a divine calling. The demonic world wants to prevent these children of God from awakening by all means at its disposal. And the music of today, like sexuality, is a deadly instrument in Satan’s hand—so cleverly disguised that the spiritual death of the soul addicted to blind passions is an indispensable pleasure.
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Dangers for the called and commissioned souls in spiritual warfare
The years of change
Some spiritual dispositions and talents can only develop permanently during certain stages of life. In these existential times, Christians are particularly challenged. Trials increase; it seems that everything is now against them. Processes that previously ran smoothly in everyday life come to a standstill. They increasingly find themselves in situations with difficult fellow human beings and are exposed to greater injustice. Perhaps a close relative or good friend dies unexpectedly—or an illness spreads suffering and heartache. This is a phase of necessity. The Father does everything in his power to ensure that his child reaches the set goal. A host of helpful spirits now accompany him, praying and protecting him, their entire attention focused on the child of God struggling with the fateful circumstances.
If progress is not made and the Christian does not overcome the challenges to disempower his weaknesses by the required time, a great opportunity in ‘Nearer, My God, to Thee’ is lost for the time being. These trials are repeated at intervals to continue to offer him the opportunity to fulfill his destiny. But there comes a time when he can no longer engage in spiritual struggle because he has weakened his will too much due to a lack of seriousness. He is usually unaware of the missed opportunities or does not want to admit them; he lives under the illusion that he is continuing to make progress, but is actually treading water. Life’s obstacles are still present, but they are mitigated because the strength of past years is no longer fully available—in old age, one is no longer as resilient, even spiritually ( ). Christianity is then often insubstantial, and faith has no firmness.
If someone has wasted many opportunities but finds true humility of heart in their later years, there is a merciful gift from the heavenly Father: if he sees in his child a sincere desire to make up for what has been missed, he will once again grant the necessary strength. However, this often requires difficult trials in quick succession. But as soon as the child finds the Father’s love in the unfortunate circumstances, the hardship is over. Now he can take him into his arms and lead him to his eternal home.
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When a person awakens in God’s grace but is still deeply mired in worldly affairs at that point, a long struggle sometimes begins in which he seeks to realize his calling. Encounters with God and moments of happiness alternate with phases of discouragement or even despair. If one’s own inadequacies lead to self-accusation or self-pity, dissatisfaction and subliminal defiance against God’s methods of education can easily creep in. Pride and arrogance displace the initial attitude of humility and manifest themselves as dark clouds in the soul – imperceptibly filling it over time, so that the Christian is no longer able to rejoice wholeheartedly and love life. In this state, he can no longer comprehend and bear the divine, and his open heart closes again. Since he does not want to admit this fact, he lives in the illusion of spiritual progress – his religion becomes an illusion.
That is why it is important not to succumb to self-pity, resentment, and self-accusation. Spiritualization is a process. Especially in these godless times, it is no easy task to detach oneself from the world. Trust in our
heavenly Father’s patience, mercy, and unconditional love helps us to stand on again and look ahead. This requires courage. This is the courage that is found in true humility.
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This is a great danger of revival: the person who is attached to the world has been touched by God, the bonds of earthly attachment have been untied, but he cannot let go of his opened shackles—he stubbornly clings to his wrongdoings. Here it sometimes appears that the awakening has come at the wrong time or under false pretenses, but it is necessary in this phase of life so that the person who has been touched has enough time to realize their true destiny in the sense of their mission in the years and decades that follow. In this phase, encounters with God occur repeatedly, but the soul continues to be dominated by its weaknesses and material desires. Many awakening people go through such difficult struggles and dark periods in their lives that they are sometimes driven into hopelessness and despondency. Since they do not dare to take the decisive step into spiritual freedom, they sink deeper and deeper into the mire of the world. However, the Father cannot pull his children out, as he respects their free will under all circumstances. Thus, they are torn back and forth in their indecision. They want to serve two masters and thus bring themselves almost to death. Only when they are shaken awake by God’s patience and incessant proofs of love can liberation take place.
This may happen decades after the first awakening. Then everything turns out for the best after all, and the Christian realizes that his awakening was the sowing of the seeds of love in the soil of his soul, and that the struggle with the earthly counterforces was the tool that allowed the plants of divine love to grow strong and firm in the field of his soul, so that no worldly storm can harm them anymore.
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The will of man always remains free and is therefore exposed to all kinds of dangers as long as complete union with the Spirit of God has not taken place. Even when it is no longer possible to disbelieve in God and deny His existence, it may be the case that one stubbornly turns away from Him or denies Him out of fear, as happened to Peter. This can happen after years of divine communion when one is subjected to unexpected trials. However, these are necessary because they prove one’s faithfulness and steadfastness, which form the foundation for further progress. If the child of God does not stand firm and falls, it can find its way back to the Father’s mercy in the suffering of repentance that follows.
If there is a danger that a child will completely forfeit its life’s task, the Father may use hardship to bring about a correction. If this does not help, the child will be pulled out of the swamp that threatens to engulf it by being called away. This averts wasted time and largely neutralizes former feelings of guilt. The unfulfilled destiny is only revealed to the child when it can recognize this without suffering any further harm. Here, too, the father’s love stands above all justice.
If the Christian remains faithful in trials, he will ultimately realize God in himself and himself in God. In this union of love, it is no longer he who lives, but Jesus Christ in him. Now there can be no more separation and therefore no turning away from God.
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In the life of every called and chosen one, there comes a time when he must put off the old man and leave his worldly existence behind. They have long suspected that they would have to take this step one day, but they did not really want to admit it. But now they are actually faced with this decision. They sense unerringly that their heavenly Father is serious, and He makes this clear to them in no uncertain terms. It is no longer enough to say, “Actually, I would like to…” with a ” ” attitude; now actions must follow. Once again, the child of God is faced with the decision: to serve the world or to serve God. In return, the Father gives him time and opportunity to retreat for self-reflection. If he cannot affirm his calling or wishes to give it up, his existence will once again move more in worldly directions. As a result, it may feel an inner emptiness and subliminal sadness for a while, but it will no longer perceive this intensely on the surface of
its soul, into which it will soon fall back – or it may feel great relief if it could only grasp its calling intellectually and felt it to be a compulsion due to the doubts and resistance this caused.
If the commitment was self-deception without actually letting go of the binding structures, an initial distress will indicate that a valid decision must be made. Wanting and only occasionally doing is not possible in the long run. One knows this then – provided one is honest with God and, as a result, with oneself. If the Christian continues to deceive himself with false faith, the heavenly Father and his spiritual workers will withdraw for the time being. It makes little sense to give full support to someone who constantly professes to want to serve God but does not really live his life accordingly. Sincerity and faithfulness are prerequisites for true discipleship. In the spiritual conflict of self-deception, the “wanting but not doing” will eventually transfer to the body—illness can be the result.
When actions follow and the person shows a willingness to actively implement the Father’s will, he enters a completely new dimension of faith. Previously hidden areas of the soul open up—what was previously blurred is now clear and distinct before his eyes. In the divine light, he recognizes the reason and cause of his previous stubbornness and the resulting never- . He is filled more and more deeply and frequently with God’s presence; he feels an undreamt-of vitality within himself, permeated with joy and security, with love and mercy. The full extent of general spiritual death also becomes apparent to him, which gives him additional incentive to continue walking the divine path with perseverance and courage. In this devotion, everything can now happen very quickly and an incarnation into the Spirit of God can soon take place.
Dear brothers and sisters, many of us strive for spiritual realization, but do not dare to take the final steps into freedom. The Father hereby asks you to do so now. Every true Christian must face his demons at some point, must crush the head of the seemingly overpowering serpent, must say a decisive NO to his sins and weaknesses. At the same time, I testify and stand with my God-filled heart that truth is being revealed here and that at least a partial birth into the Spirit of God can become a reality in this earthly life for all who have recognized the Father in Jesus Christ and truly love Him. For we are living in a special time. The Father is giving grace as never before, the gates of heaven are wide open. Recognize the return of Jesus Christ!
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In conclusion
The last section of this chapter highlights dangers to which people who are called to fulfill a divine calling or mission are particularly exposed—this applies to many readers of this book. Earthly challenges and spiritual demands depend on individual spiritual gifts and destiny. The more important the task, the deeper one must go into humility, for the more extraordinary the trials are. The danger of failing in the struggle is correspondingly great; but the grace and mercy of our heavenly Father are all the more far-reaching. Humiliating soul corrections through illness and hardship are not punishment for wrongdoing or even divine arbitrariness. Rather, it is merciful love that wants to protect God’s child from worse things and lead all life to its liberation. The Father never acts for any other reason, even if it appears so on the material surface.
Fear of failure and punishment does not spring from the spirit of trusting love. Judgmental legislation and commanded fear of God apply only to fallen creation, which does not know or recognize a heavenly Father. In his presence, divine severity is transformed into mercy and unspeakable love. Our hearts should be focused solely on the heart of God.
Faith and trust in God can be theoretical or alive. In theoretical devotion, the trials of life too often become insurmountable hurdles that can lead to aggression, resignation, or despair. If we surrender ourselves unreservedly to God’s fatherly love in the challenges of earthly existence, they lead the soul into the vitality of faith, providing wonderful security and bliss.
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