RESPECT OF THE MESSAGE
By; Rev. Harold K. Wilson ''White Eagle"
"Now there are diversities of gifts but the same Spirit.
And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord.
And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God
which worketh in all. But the manifestations of the Spirit is
given to every man to profit withal. For to one is given by the
Spirit the Word of Wisdom; to another faith by the same Spirit,
to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; to another
the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; to another the working
of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of
Spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the
interpretation of tongues; but all these worketh that one and the
self-same Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he
will." 1 Corinthians, Chapter 12; 1-12.
It is very important for the new student as well as the long time
worker, to never lose sight of "respect" of this
beautiful gift. Herein we will touch on four of these areas that
deserve and demand respect.
First, respect of God. We must realize that we were created in
perfection and that everything we had, have, or will have on the
material Earth plane, are on loan from God. We came into this
world with our Spirit; into a material body, and when our journey
is over we shall shed our material body and the Spirit shall
return to whence it came. Proving that we can not take it with us
for it is not ours. As we learn this first step, we need to also
learn not to cling to the material but to strive upward and
onward on our spiritual journey which is everlasting. In
Phillippians Chapter 4; 11-12 "Not that I speak in respect
of want: for I have learned both how to be abased, and I know how
to abound: everywhere and in all things I am instructed both to
be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer
need."
Let us stop here and meditate on this question. How many people
do I know in my life, who are learning during the period in their
lives when they have no trials or tribulations? Very few people,
when a project they undertake works out well, take time to look
back on the project and analyze the same to see if maybe they
could have done it better. No, I am sorry to say that most people
learn lessons best when suffering.
As the prior two verses state, I learned how to be full and
hungry. It is hard to appreciate the fulness of what we have
unless we have experienced not having. Once we have not, we learn
to respect what we have been given. And finally, to respect God
from whom all blessings flow.
Secondly, respect of Spirit guides. I am always amazed at the
number of people who seek out a medium for a reading and then
deny everything they are told on the basis that they did not
understand their message. If we have a particular answer we want,
then why ask God or even take time to pray? We have already
decided on the only answer we will accept. God and the Spirit
World are not ignorant. It is an insult to reject after asking.
Yes, we must test the Spirit, but asking the name of your cat or
dog is as a circus like Barnum and Bailey. You will find, as you
develop and use your gifts, that if you demand respect of Spirit
and give them the respect in return, that you will be confident
in your messages. Respect of Spirit also means not abusing them.
If you have a problem in your own life, try to work it out. Do
your part and put forth some effort. If then you can not figure
it out, then ask Spirit for help. Do not use Spirit as a crutch.
We know people who ask Spirit what grocery store to go to in
order to buy kleenex. 'This is abusive. God and Spirit will help
every second of your life if you learn not to abuse them.
Three, respect of the person receiving the message. Here again,
the individual is a child of God just as you are. They have come
to you as a medium, to try to receive some guidence into their
life's path. They do not need judgments, your opinion, what you
would do, etc. They need your blessings, God's wisdom, and some
spiritual help. Give what you receive whether you have known the
person for forty years or you have just met them for the first
time. DO NOT INTERPRET.
If clarification is needed, let Spirit do it. For example: you
receive an airplane in the sky headed your way. It could be
someone coming to visit, a relative waiting to be recognized, a
letter coming, their head in the clouds, or a hundred other
fhings. Do not try to figure out unless Spirit clarifies. Here is
yet another very tmportant fact. You have a life in your hands
when working as a medium between the two worlds. You have to
realize this and give the situation your highest respect.
Remember not to give advice or particular path unless done so by
Spirit. Your advice or path will be what you would do and may not
blend with the other person's personality or abilities. They have
to work out their trials and tribulations their own way. They may
have all the guidence in both worlds, but unless they make their
own decisions, it means nothing. WARNING: if you tell someone
exactly how YOU would handle their problem and it does not work
out, who faces the consequences? Do you pick up their cross and
carry part of their load? All these things must be considered and
realized when working as a medium.
And finally, four, respect of self. You are a medium. God has
given to you to perfect the gift into the material world. You can
not sell it. You can be selfish and set it down. You can deny it.
You also are the only one who is responsible for what you do. You
ask God for help in your life. The Father asked you to use your
gifts to help His children. Have you answered positively?
We all want so much but in reality, give so little. You want
others to respect you. Do you respect yourself? Are you honest
within yourself? Do you abuse your body? Love starts at home.
Love is not boastful.
Love, is kind. Love yourself enough to realize you are only a
small part of the Infinite Creation and you will find that
everyone is an important part. A wheel does not turn without a
spoke, nor does a wagon move without a driver. We pray you think
on these things that have been written. Strive to be the perfect
lighthouse, standing tall, strong, and a beacon for all to see.
THE END