Dimensions refer to measurable extents of an object or space, typically expressed in terms of length, width, and height. In geometry and physics, dimensions define the size and shape of an object, helping to describe its position in space. Dimensions can also refer to various aspects or features of a concept, problem, or situation, allowing for a more comprehensive understanding.
In the distant vault of space, supernovas erupt and quasars blaze like divine beacons.
WHAT IS A SUPERNOVA?
A star at the end of its life, collapsing in on itself until it explodes with a force that reshapes galaxies.
WHAT IS A QUASAR?
A luminous heart of a distant galaxy, powered by a black hole consuming matter and releasing energy beyond comprehension.
These cosmic furnaces unleash torrents of radiation—force so immense it sends cosmic rays streaking through the void like messengers from the edge of creation.
They carry within them the coded whispers of the universe—ancient, electrified secrets written in light.
FREQUENCY
The cosmos is alive with currents that ripple through every atom of our existence.
Among the most mysterious are cosmic rays—streams of high-energy atomic nuclei born in places beyond the reach of human imagination.
Cosmic Rays
Invisible, relentless, and infinitely powerful. They radiate with penetrating energy from the great beyond.
Radiation detectors trace their presence in the upper air, mapping the unseen architecture of our living universe.
THE UNIVERSE IS ALIVE
The universe is no silent void—it hums with the pulse of energy, an infinite heartbeat.
Cosmic rays are not mere radiation; they are subatomic storms traveling at nearly the speed of light.
They are fragments of the divine machinery of existence.
They are particles of creation itself… passing through us every second, shaping the unseen architecture of reality.
Before the age of quantum understanding, astronomers thought these were just another form of X-ray or gamma radiation.
They were wrong.
Cosmic rays are matter in motion—energy incarnate—born of the most violent acts in the heavens.
WHERE DO THEY COME FROM?
Picture the abyss: galaxies like jeweled islands scattered across eternity.
Somewhere within that tapestry, a star detonates—a supernova—or a black hole tears matter apart and swallows light itself.
From these cataclysms, cosmic rays are forged and flung into the endless dark.
They travel for eons, crossing the void, until—finally—they touch Earth.
They are messengers from the beginning of time, heralds of the infinite.
They do not simply inform us; they initiate us—into the mystery of how energy becomes form, and form becomes life.
HOW MUCH ENERGY DO THEY HOLD?
These particles carry trillions of times more energy than anything within the human body.
To study them, scientists use advanced particle detectors, telescopes, and satellites that record their arrival—each one a signature of cosmic power.
Every detection is a data point in the ongoing dialogue between humanity and the stars.
Through these measurements, we glimpse the origins of galaxies, the birth of matter, and the laws that govern both light and darkness.
Cosmic rays help decode the story of the universe—and in doing so, they reflect something of our own genesis.
THE DUAL EDGE OF COSMIC LIGHT
But cosmic rays do not come without consequence.
Their energy, while ancient and beautiful, can scramble electronics, corrupt data, and fracture DNA.
When they split our cellular code, errors can occur—replication falters, mutations form, and sometimes, tumors emerge.
Scientists estimate cosmic rays account for a small but measurable fraction of cancers worldwide.
Thankfully, Earth shields her children.
Our magnetic field—strongest of all the rocky worlds—deflects the weaker rays, while the denser atmosphere absorbs most of the rest.
Yet the strongest still pierce through, striking nitrogen and oxygen molecules, scattering their energy in showers of secondary particles.
Even at sea level, cosmic rays pass through each human body roughly once every second.
THE RISK ABOVE THE CLOUDS
At high altitudes, the protection thins.
Airline passengers and crew are exposed to higher rates of cosmic bombardment.
The metal hull of a plane offers little defense—when struck, it releases a cascade of subatomic shrapnel that passes through the cabin with invisible precision.
The only true safeguard is limiting exposure.
Occasional travelers need not worry—but those who live in the skies, pilots and attendants, face heightened biological risks.
Governments now regulate flight exposure, monitoring radiation at cruising altitudes to protect those who serve the airways.
Still, this surveillance is largely limited to North America and Europe. Above Africa, our data is scarce.
A group of astronomers recently took the first step toward change—using a Raspberry Pi computer to create a low-cost radiation dosimeter.
They flew it from Johannesburg to Frankfurt, and from Munich back to Johannesburg, proving such technology can measure cosmic exposure with striking accuracy.
Their vision: a global network of radiation monitors to map and protect the skies we share.
THE COSMIC BALANCE
Cosmic rays remind us that we live inside a living, electric universe.
They are both creators and destroyers, the light that builds and the fire that burns.
From the smallest subatomic spark to the grand sweep of galaxies, their story is our own—the ceaseless interplay of energy and matter, life and death, chaos and creation.
Through them, we glimpse the truth:
that reality is not static but alive, vibrating with purpose.
And the universe, in all its violence and beauty, is still speaking…
through every ray, every particle, every breath of light.
ASavior’s Decent into Matter Made Way For Our Spiritual Ascension.
“He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart.”
Ecclesiastes 3:11
Within our very hearts, Eternity resides—a thought inviting deep contemplation.
We inhabit this dense, material world that is shaping all inhabitants towards its ultimate pinnacle; death and decay. Although morbid, this is simply true.
Our soul knows this world’s objective for ALL matter is death… This makes sense why we, as conscious beings, are perpetually drawn to Spirituality.
In Search for the Eternal Life, innate to our Soul, beyond the body, a deep yearning echoes from the depth of our being.
Transmutation of Christ
In Christ
The transmutation that the I AM that is speaking is the process taught by Christ. The Spiritual Higher substance redeems and refines the material lower substance.
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Matter & Material = Lower Dimension
Understand Human Awareness
Human awareness is traditionally understood to reside within the confines of the material body (the skull).
Consciousness is nonlocal and manifests in this tangible body, encased in the most fragile frame.
Navigating Time and Space
Consciousness navigates a world governed by the dense laws of time and space.
Within this environment, we remain grounded in the body until our vessels’ eventual expiration, at which point we experience release from all this weight.
CONSCIOUS REFRAME
By framing our understanding of consciousness in this way, we acknowledge both the limitations imposed by our physical reality and the potential for a deeper exploration of what lies beyond these limits.
The Concept of Lower Dimensions
The material realm is a “lower dimension” due to its inherent characteristics. Density. Decay. Limited Movement. Etc.
Matter is ephemeral; it is temporary and fleeting. The physical world, bound by its limitations, faces its inevitable end—total decay.
This transience proves the constraints of our existence within this sphere, clearly a lower-dimensional experience.
So, does this mean that matter and materiality is the source of imperfection & sin?
Not inherently. Matter is neutral.
The Source of Sin
Rebellion & Division
The darker aspects of sin do not arise from matter, rather they affect matter.
These traits come from our flawed human interaction within the material frame.
Fragmentation of the Psyche
The eternal ‘we’ exists in our psyche, not in our body, having fragmented away from Source.
This disconnection is referred to as sin.
Understanding Fragmentation
This fragmentation represents a profound separation from our true essence, identity,& nature— resulting in a loss of unity and wholeness. Falling from Perfection.
TO PUT IT SIMPLY:
WE ARE OVERWHELMED SOULS THAT WENT BUZZURK.
REBELLED. SINNED. DEFIED.
We need to recognize that this disconnection manifests, indirectly leading to our feelings of emptiness and despair.
Fragmentation occurs from overwhelming emotions and negative experiences, further entrenching us in a cycle of pain and suffering.
By acknowledging this fragmentation, we will begin the process of healing the fragmentation and, remember who we are.
The only way to reconnect with our Source is through Conscious rememberence.
We’re Broken Vessels Sailing Back Home
All of humanity exists in a state of fragmentation, with differing degrees, of course, distanced from the rememberence of our place in the Tree of Life, cut off from the foundational Essence of our Origin.
This disconnection results in unrefined desires and unholy inclinations. Sin.
The primary objective is to preserve the remnants of our existence that still remain intact, parts of ourselves that can be re-integrated into Source.
Through trials and transformative experiences, like a purifying fire, our soul strives for alignment and reunification with Source through Consciousness—the All in All is seeking harmony with us – from within us, as the Higher Self, in accordance with the Divine principles of I AM. Every disaster is an attempt to wake us up.
This journey demands the dissolution of accumulated negativity and superficial attachments that hinder our resonance.
The demons of separation from the Source (I AM) has left us vulnerable to eternal ignorance; misguided by lower bodily desires, and the blind navigation of our minds’ perpetual state of amnesia.
Physical Matter = A Veil
The laws of Physics drape over our perception, obscuring the Ethereal realm’s boundless perfection from being apprehended by our Eyes and Psyche.
Why God Does This:
To protect us from searing our consciousness. PROTECTION FROM BEING ANNIAHLATED BY THE ALL-CONSUMING FIRE. This density has too much pressure.
ABOUT THE ALL CONSUMING FIRE
the metaphorical “all-consuming fire” symbolizes the purifying force of God’s divine energy. This fire represents both a transformation and a likely threat to those unprepared for its intensity. This can be likened to the everyday struggles people face in maintaining their mental and emotional well-being amid life’s chaos.
The Violet Consuming Flame serves as a protective mechanism, allowing one to transmute discord and imperfection into purity and light, as elaborated by the Ascended Masters in teachings such as those from the I AM School and the St. Germain Foundation.
By consciously invoking this flame, individuals can shield themselves from negative energies and unwanted attachments, akin to the protective measures discussed in contemporary spiritual practices aimed at maintaining a healthy aura and spiritual fortitude, as noted in articles on spiritual protection and aura shielding.
The journey towards spiritual purity requires both the acknowledgment of the consuming fire’s potential for annihilation and the active engagement in practices that foster resilience and enlightenment.
THE VEIL IS GOD’S GIFT OF PROTECTION UNTIL WE’RE READY
This veil is not a mere obstacle; NO!
It is a GIFT—a medium needed for our experience, realization, and final expansion needed to transcend it.
The Creator knows what we need before we do. Painful growth is a must when in such a heavy laden dimension, in order that we remain on the Narrow Way.
We’ll go from this heavy density to our first weightless home – back to a formless, eternal flow state of pure expansion. The pain level we now undergo cannot compare with the level of ecstasy we’ll carry in infinity.
The material world challenges our Soul, un-shapes us, and stages the platform to our Spiritual Ascension.
Our soul craves to experience leveling up. The human experience is how we do that.
Dopamine From The Heavens
What’s cool is we produce dopamine in our brain every time we feel like we’re about to level up, were perfectly designed to keep up with motivation.
The Flesh
A Firey Portal To The Divine Father
The flesh is a starting point from which we Ascend toward the Eternal Flame (ie; Heaven, Tree of Life, Eternal Light.).
Fire Burns. Embrace it. Yes it hurts.
Alchemical Transformation
The Redemption from Within
Salvation is an Alchemical action.
Salvation embodies the metamorphosis of the imperfect aspects of human existence (the corporeal) through the influence of the Perfect (Spirit).
Salvation refers to elevating the lower state of being to the higher One.
VISUALIZE THE ALCHEMY
Visualize the process of human made alchemy, where base metals like lead are refined into resplendent gold.
Everything Has A Parallel / Duality
—as above, so below.
—on earth as it is in heaven….
In the framework of Parallel Alignment, spiritual alchemy does not advocate for the rejection of the corporeal realm but emphasizes its ownership and integration in order to transmute. It’s a necessary step.
Recognize any possibilities over the lower aspects of our existence.
The Divine Alchemist is exemplified by Christ as He performs the transmutation of the lower forms, uncovering the intrinsic Divine that resides within All.
The kingdom of heaven is within.
– Jesus
Scripture illustrates this through symbolic narratives of descent and redemption.
Christ’s very incarnation. What was it?
God revealing his entering of flesh, embodying the perfect descent into the “imperfect” in order to redeem it.
Encoded is a profound truth:
Salvation is an inside-out process, where the spiritual infuses and uplifts the material.
This is not devolution but evolution—a purposeful refinement of existence. A Divine Masterpiece only fully known by Faith.
This transformation is practical
Through combining our energy production that we create with our body movement through prayer, reflection, and cognizant living, we remain more and more in alignment with the higher substance, the Essence of All, the God of the Heavens…
As Divinity peels back the veil, offering a glimpse into Eternity, and kindling hope, Faith increasingly proceeds from our hearts.
The interplay of matter + spirit reaches across spiritual traditions and religious cultures. In all of them, transformation is a recurring theme.
Salvation restores you to your original harmonious symmetry, as Christ exemplified in His death and resurrection.
—a material body -weak and sewn in darkness, ascending in righteousness, glorified by the Holy Spirit, within.
Insights from Other Spiritual Traditions
Hinduism: The material world is maya—an illusion veiling Brahman, the ultimate reality.
Matter is not evil but transient, a stepping stone to liberation. Through knowledge (jnana), devotion (bhakti), or disciplined action (karma), one transcends the veil to unite with the divine.
Buddhism: Matter manifests as samsara, a cycle of suffering fueled by attachment.
Yet, it is also the ground for awakening.
The path to nirvana—enlightenment—uses the material world as a teacher, guiding us beyond suffering through mindfulness and wisdom.
Taoism: Here, matter and spirit are not opposed but intertwined, flowing as yin and yang.
The material world reflects the Tao, the cosmic harmony.
Transformation means living in balance with this natural order, neither clinging to nor rejecting matter.
These traditions affirm that matter, while “lower,” is integral to the Spiritual journey of the Soul.
Whether as a veil to pierce, a cycle to escape, or a symmetry to assume. Or maybe all of the above, it is clearly necessary for the Soul to evolve.
The Role of Wisdom and Knowledge
Wisdom and knowledge are the Alchemist’s #1 tools, fundamental for transmuting the material into the Spiritual.
A desire is kindled for us to Know the One Who is All in All.
He pressed the desire in me to study, for meditation, and the deep-embedded desire we harbor to be intimate with Divinity in our daily routine.
Just as heat sanitizes physical surfaces, Wisdom refines the soul.
The heat when it comes- ALWAYS shifts our perception, forcing us to See the matter.
— in this we find it is not a limit.
We see it for what it is: a lens for the Eternal.
Through this Discernment we experience our own Salvation, co-creating with the Father (Source) in the Higher Realm, King above Kings, He that Is the Logos redeems us, by the Logos (the Word).
Common Objections
The Value of the Material World
Critics argue that;
labeling matter “lower” dismisses its intrinsic worth. If matter is merely a flawed shadow, why does the Divine engage it so deeply—through creation, incarnation, & natural beauty?
Traditions like animism celebrate matter as alive with spirit, while Christianity’s Incarnation sanctifies the physical.
This invites a perspective.
Matter is not a foe to be vanquished by humans but a tool in redemption.
Its limitations—decay, suffering—spur our growth, while its beauty reflects the Divine. A reflection is just that… a reflection.
Putting our form through the Alchemical process does not negate matter’s value; it fulfills it, thinning the veil until it into a window.
I did not come to abolish the law. I came to fulfill it. – Jesus
The material and spiritual are interwoven -so long as we are traveling in this vessel.
Salvation is a journey through matter, not away from it, not for it.
Ecclesiastes 3:11 reminds us that Eternity dwells within the heart of humans, even amid the temporal.
Matter, though a veil, is also the crucible where the Spiritual transmutes the material.
GNOSIS IS THE KEY🔑
Wisdom and knowledge (aka Gnosis) unlock this process, navigated by divine insight.
Far from a simplistic dualism, this vision appreciates the material world’s role in revealing the Divine.
Ultimately, eternal life through salvation is the highest potential that our lower selves can achieve. We transform not to erase or reject our lower nature, but to embrace it for evolving with Divinity.
By doing so, we illuminate that which eternity has already written on our hearts.
Eating flesh was one of the most impure, unholy and unclean actions one could do. Absolute debased.
“So Jesus said to them, ‘Truly, truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you have no life in you. Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day.’”
Secular attempts to explain alien encounters often fall short.
The phenomena defy the laws of physics and biology as we understand them, leaving scientists and skeptics alike grasping for answers.
Yet, when we step beyond the material and into the spiritual, a more comprehensive framework emerges—one that aligns surprisingly well with ancient wisdom.
Biblical accounts of angelic visitations share striking parallels with modern reports of alien encounters.
Both involve beings that transcend our three-dimensional reality, appearing suddenly, delivering messages, and vanishing just as mysteriously.
Angels, as messengers of God, are described in Scripture as fluid, shape-shifting entities capable of traversing dimensions (Heb. 13:2).
They manifest as men (gen. 18), fiery beings (jud. 13), or even immaterial voices (lk 2:13-15).
Similarly, aliens are often depicted as inter-dimensional travelers, arriving with advanced technology and imparting warnings, guidance, or revelations.
Could these encounters—whether labeled angelic or alien—be manifestations of the same phenomenon?
Are they interdimensional beings interacting with humanity from a higher plane of existence?
Jesus and the Multiverse
A Biblical Foundation
Jesus’s teachings hint at a reality far beyond our three-dimensional perception.
His words to the thief on the cross—“Today you will be with me in paradise” (Luke 23:43)—suggest a realm where time and space operate differently, where heaven and earth intersect.
If angels originate from “God’s heaven” (Daniel 8:16), might aliens also emerge from these higher dimensions, serving as messengers bridging the spiritual and material worlds?
The Bible paints a picture of a vast multiverse where God’s kingdom overlaps with ours.
Angels, as divine emissaries, reveal His glory and participate in the redemption of creation (Isaiah 6:3).
Their appearances—whether as humans, fiery beings, or celestial hosts—demonstrate that they are not bound by physical laws.
Aliens, too, defy earthly biology, yet their messages often echo those of angels: confronting humanity’s failures while offering wisdom and urging spiritual growth.
Kindred Messengers
Angels, Aliens, and the Call to Awakening
Both angels and aliens challenge us.
They confront humanity with its shortcomings, yet they also inspire hope, pushing us toward evolution and enlightenment.
Their role as messengers, guides, and warners unites them as kindred beings from beyond our limited perception.
Consider the Nephilim, the “sons of God” who “came in” to earth (Genesis 6:1-4). Their description bears a resemblance to modern accounts of alien visitations—beings from another realm interacting with humanity in profound ways.
Whether through angelic visions or UFO encounters, the pattern is clear: these beings serve as catalysts for spiritual awakening, urging us to look beyond the material and embrace a deeper understanding of our place in the cosmos.
The UFO as Symbol
A Longing for Transcendence
The UFO phenomenon is more than a mystery, it is symbolic.
It represents humanity’s longing to break free from the constraints of three-dimensional thinking.
The technology associated with aliens may be a metaphor for the divine means by which higher beings traverse realms.
Their warnings and messages point us toward truths that transcend earthly concerns, reminding us that we are part of something far greater.
Earth remains anchored in the physical, but the multiverse Jesus implies reveals a grander purpose.
God’s kingdom is not confined to a single dimension; it is infinite, eternal, and intertwined with our own.
Aliens, like angels, may be messengers from this expansive reality, beckoning us to remember our role in God’s cosmic narrative.
A Spiritual Lens
Reconciling the Phenomena
When we reframe alien encounters through a multidimensional spiritual lens, the pieces begin to fit.
Materialist explanations fall short because they cannot account for the ineffable—the sense of awe, the profound shifts in consciousness, the undeniable feeling that something otherworldly has occurred.
Aliens and angels share a common thread: they reveal spiritual realities that our limited senses cannot fully perceive.
Their interventions, whether through visions, visitations, or technological marvels, urge us to lift our gaze from the earthly to the eternal.
They whisper of a truth that resonates deep within us—that infinity awaits, and our souls are anchored in the Creator of all dimensions.
A Cosmic Invitation
Alien encounters, like angelic visitations, are not mere anomalies to be explained away.
They are invitations
… calling us to awaken to a greater reality, to recognize our place within a vast cosmic narrative.
By embracing a multidimensional spiritual perspective, we move beyond the limitations of materialism and step into a world where heaven and earth, the seen and the unseen, intersect in mysterious and profound ways.
A Genuine Tension
There is something worth taking seriously…
Why do unexplained experiences feel so profound and meaningful to people?
That’s a real question about human consciousness, spirituality, and our relationship to mystery.
That doesn’t require aliens to be angels—but it does suggest the experiences matter psychologically and spiritually, regardless of their physical origin.
In the world of philosophy and metaphysics, the concept of “various realms” has long been a subject of fascination and debate.
From ancient times to the present day, thinkers have grappled with the idea of multiple realms of existence, each with its own unique properties and characteristics. But what does it really mean for these realms to be “rooted in logic”?
EXAMPLES
Beginning with Leucippus and Democritus in the 5th century BCE, the concept was later expanded upon by Epicurus (341-270 BCE) and Lucretius (1st century BCE), who suggested the existence of multiple universes across time. In the 3rd century BCE, Chrysippus proposed the idea of an eternally regenerative world
Unpacking the Notion of Various Realms
When we speak of various realms, we are venturing into the realm of abstract thinking.
These realms may encompass different dimensions, planes of existence, or levels of reality.
They could be purely theoretical, as in the case of philosophical concepts, or they could be related to metaphysical or spiritual beliefs.
Dimension Definition
In the realm of mathematics and physics, a dimension refers to a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as length, breadth, height, or time. In a broader context, it can also denote a conceptual space or parameter within which events or phenomena occur and are measured.
In the field of metaphysics and philosophy, the concept of dimensions extends to encompass additional aspects of reality beyond those perceived through sensory experience, often exploring the potential existence of higher or alternative planes of being.
Planes of Existence
Planes of existence represent distinct levels or states of reality that are postulated to exist beyond the physical world apprehended through our ordinary senses. These planes may be conceived as alternative dimensions or realms inhabited by beings and energies different from those encountered in our everyday experience. In various spiritual and philosophical traditions, the idea of planes of existence is often intertwined with metaphysical concepts and cosmological theories, offering a framework for understanding the complexities of existence beyond the material realm.
The Role of Logic
Logic, as the study of reasoning and argumentation, plays a vital role in establishing the foundation of these diverse domains.
The application of logical principles enables us to scrutinize and comprehend the interconnections between different domains.
It facilitates the identification of patterns, the assessment of idea coherence, and the evaluation of the validity of claims related to these domains.
ROOTED IN LOGIC
Within this context, the expression “rooted in logic” conveys the idea that these diverse domains are not arbitrary or disordered, but rather possess a coherent structure.
Instead of being disjointed and haphazard, they are interconnected in a manner that is rational and comprehensible through logical frameworks.
Implications and Applications
Understanding the meaningful connection between various realms and logic has broad implications.
It can inform our philosophical inquiries, guide scientific exploration, and inspire creative endeavors.
By recognizing the logical underpinnings of these realms, we gain insights into the nature of reality, knowledge, and the human mind.
So, what are your thoughts on the idea of various realms rooted in logic?
How do you perceive their significance in our understanding of the world and our place within it?
Remember, the exploration of these realms is not just a philosophical quest, but an invitation to expand our cognitive horizons and embrace the wonder of existence.
Two branches of philosophy have wrestled with them most directly: metaphysics, which investigates the nature of being, existence, substance, and the fundamental structure of reality; and epistemology, which examines the nature, scope, and limits of human knowledge.
A dark night of the soul is a period of intense spiritual or emotional distress, typically characterized by feelings of emptiness, despair, and a loss of meaning or purpose in life.
REVELATION
TheDark Nightreveals all of our fundamental attachments; the purpose of the Dark Night is the very liberation of your soul.
A dark night calls you into a true baptism.
A dark night sears away pretense, dragging all – beliefs, motives, coping mechanisms – into hell’s white heat.
Entering the Refiner’s Fire
The dark night starts with desolation, a profound sense of abandonment and emptiness. All that you trust in our depend on more than Him will become your opposition, you will feel despised, you will be deserted.
My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from my cries of anguish? -Psalm 22:1
And there, in that crucible of flames, the essence meets its agonizing winnow:
“Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature” – Colossians 3:5
What forms the core, what residue to ash… He’ll burn away ego and attachments that distance us from Himself…
“For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live.” Romans 8:13
Here darkness holds no delicacy.
Its firebrands flay hope from writhing flesh, strip sanity bare till only raw nerve remains. Reason fragments under pounding torture, oozing through mind’s fissures in diarrhea of doubt.
“Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Galatians 5:24
In the darkness, we’re moulded by God alone. But like gold in a furnace, we don’t break—we’re transformed by the Alchemist, The great Architect – God Himself!
Our false identity sloughs away, peeling off in scorched layers as even (the pronoun) “I” dissolves.
Yet into this nuclear hell-mouth descends the Divine, wielding flames to burn away death’s shroud from our encrusted soul.
Far from punishment, the dark night is a clear display of Divine love placing us into intense spiritual refinement.
“Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. John 15:2
You find that you contain many branches, we are each branches containing many branches, and fragments of branches.
Fallen man is in sin which equals (=) separation, hence fragmented, sinful, broken, no longer a branch but a fractured, pile of branches.
Emerging with renewed vision
Though form disintegrates at such intimacy with cosmic conflagration, the heart’s diamond emerges purified.
Through suffering, we experience greater union with Christ who understands our pain. He was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and familiar with pain.
Like one from whom people hide their faces he was despised, and we held him in low esteem.” -Isaiah 53:3-5
What emerges is not the same substance.
Spirit is born from the sacrifice of the flesh. The old is still attached, this is why St Paul States:
“Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord.” -Corinthians 5:8
When blackened flesh falls from whitened bones and darkness swallows the final scream, deep-bedded Spirit leaps forth on New Wings, reconstituted through Sacred Fire’s Cataclysm.
Detached from the fleeting,
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble…” Psalm 46:1
The dark night readies our soul to receive Divine wisdom in humility, lighting our path ahead.
But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn,which shines brighter and brighter until full day. Proverbs 4:18
A journey of joy through darkness
Though the dark night terrifies, its end brings relief and peace infinitely deeper than before the fall …
Jesus said:
“Very truly, I tell you, you will weep and mourn, but the world will rejoice; you will have pain, but your pain will turn into joy. ” John 16:20-22
Freed from fear of trial by fire, we walk joyfully toward the Light which the darkness could not overcome (John 1:5).
We see then how God strategically uses all things for good.
The darkness isn’t a sign of His absence but preparation for an intimacy closer than ever dreamed.
I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth. These are the things I will do; I will not forsake them. Isaiah 42:16.
How can God guide you if you already know the way? God delights to guide us into new places, new paths, take us on new adventures and lead us in new ways.
But first, He wants us to trust Him and depend on him even though we feel “blind” and “in the dark.”
Things become clear only in the place of following Him into the unknown.
This is the Way: through hell’s annihilating forge, past all fears, to new creation’s dawn.
“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” – Romans 8:28
For those called to this sacred spiritual process, take heart—the way is made straight, and dawn follows.
“I will go before you and make the crooked places straight; I will break in pieces the gates of bronze and cut the bars of iron . . . That you may know that I, the Lord, Who call you by your name, Am the God of Israel” –Isaiah 45: 2, 3“
A voice of one calling in the desert:
‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him. Every valley shall be filled in, every mountain and hill made low. The crooked roads shall become straight, the rough ways smooth. And all mankind will see God’s salvation’ Luke 3: 5, 6
Steadfast Faith sees us through.
May those navigating these waters find strength, by the strength of our substitute, protected in God who doesn’t put is in the out valley without going with us into the deepest valley…
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4
Dimensions: Length, width & height of something in space… (As well as Time.)
Length: The extent of an object from end to end along a line.
Width: The extent of an object from side to side.
Height: The vertical extent of an object from bottom to top.
SPIRITUAL DIMENSIONS
The Spirit dimension is a realm that provides energy, consciousness, and goes beyond earthly matter. The heavenly dimension offers a perspective that goes beyond earthly limitations and sees reality from an eternal, all-knowing viewpoint.
Spiritual Length
… represents God’s eternal nature.
There is no beginning or end with God; He stretches infinitely in both directions. Length points to God’s everlasting love that knows no bounds. The depth and profundity of one’s connection to higher spiritual dimensions is characterized by expanded awareness, wisdom, and the direct realization of one’s identity as the deathless Self. The longer one’s spirit grows, the closer one comes to the goal of perfect self-realization and unity with the Divine.
Spiritual Width
… signifies God’s all-encompassing presence.
God is wider than we can comprehend, surrounding us on all sides. Width symbolizes God’s omnipresence, indicating that he is present everywhere at once. The evolution of consciousness goes from a narrow identification with form to the expansive, inclusive awareness of nondual truth and unbounded presence beyond all limitations.
Spiritual Height
…reminds us of God’s lofty nature, high above all creation.
Height points to God’s holiness and the great heights we can rise to in Christ. The height of spirit soars above all earthly things. Height refers to exaltation, supremacy, and transcendence.
Perspective Determines Belief
Perspective: The lens through which we view the world and our place within it.
When it comes to Calvinism and Arminianism, there are two main dimensions of perspective as defined above:
The Divine Dimension Heavenly Dimension (Bird’s-eye/The Big Picture):
(Ethereal/ Heavenly)
This is God’s perspective from outside of time and space. From this heavenly viewpoint, God sees all of history and human choices from start to finish. Salvation looks like a divinely determined election since God chooses who will be saved. This perspective prioritizes God’s sovereignty over all things.
The Earthly Dimension (Human Perspective, Not Bird’s-eye View):
(Human/ Worldly)
From our limited earthly perspective, we believe humans have the freedom to make choices and respond to grace offered for salvation. This perspective emphasizes the importance of human decision-making over God’s Sovereign Destiny.
God’s wisdom is perfect, but human wisdom is limited: We must acknowledge that “God’s ways are higher than our ways” (Isaiah 55:9).
LENGTH
The length of God refers to his eternal and everlasting nature. Scripture speaks of God’s eternity in passages like Psalm 90:2: “Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.”
LENGTH: CALVINIST PERSPECTIVE
God’s length – his duration without beginning or end – points to his transcendence of time and space. He is the Eternal One, unbounded by linear progression or dimensions.
So the “length” of God – points to eternity, immutability, independence, perfection & self-sufficiency. God’s “long” duration signifies his spanless and unconditioned being, utterly free from the constraints of space and time that bind all creatures; God’s length reflects the infinite “brevity” of his changeless and complete eternity. He “is” – without succession, progress or persistence of being.
St. Augustine spoke of God’s eternity as an “eternal present” where past, present and future exist simultaneously. This “length” without succession reflects God’s timeless and immutable nature. For Augustine, creation “emerges” from God’s eternal Now into linear time.
LENGTH: ARMINIAN PERSPECTIVE
Arminians argue that God’s predestination is “conditional;” it depends on whether individuals choose to have faith and persevere in that faith. Length then results from a synergistic partnership between divine grace and human volition, with individuals playing an active role in determining the extent of their own Length,
WHY ARMIAN PERSPECTIVE IS FLAWED
Misunderstanding God’s sovereignty: Human choices do not influence God’s plans. He is the ultimate authority, ordaining all things according to His will without adaptation. God is self-sufficient and doesn’t depend on creation for fulfillment. God’s independence is weakened if human actions influence Him. However, the Eternal One is completely self-existent and independent, not dependent on anything.
WIDTH
The comprehensiveness, vastness and all-encompassing nature of God…
WIDTH CALVINIST PERSPECTIVE
The width of God points to truths about his omnipresence and omniscience – his infinity and immensity that encompasses all things. Everywhere we turn, we exist within the breadth of his being and knowledge. This divine width both secures and upholds creation, enabling God to be fully present in each person yet embracing all as one. The width of God is the infinite spatiality of the spiritual realm, revealing a perfect balance of uniqueness and unity in the divine Nature.
WIDTH ARMINIAN PERSPECTIVE
God’s width encompasses His omnipresence, omniscience, and omni benevolence. This showcases the perfect balance between His sovereignty and love for human freedom. He is fully present with each person in a unique way while also embracing everyone equally. His infinite knowledge includes all possibilities, respecting the choices of free beings. God’s omnipresence sustains human freedom and guides all for the greater good. It allows room for choice within His governance. This breadth of God’s being fosters a diverse and loving communion. From an Arminian perspective, God’s width exemplifies the harmony between divine unity and human diversity through His all-encompassing grace.
WHY I BELIEVE THE ARMINIAN VIEW OF WIDTH IS FLAWED
The Arminian perspective on the breadth of God’s attributes may be deemed insufficient in fully capturing the essence of qualities such as His absolute sovereignty, independence, and impeccable omniscience.
God’s will doesn’t bend to human choices. He exercises total control, including over “free will.” Contrary to the idea God’s foreknowledge depends on creatures, Scripture says God works all for His counsel. The notion God needs creation distorts His self-sufficiency.
Seeking to grasp divine mysteries, Calvinism strives to align with God as revealed – infinitely wise, sovereign over all, yet loving His creation according to eternal purposes formed within His perfect being.
HEIGHT
Referring to God’s altitude and elevation…
‘HEIGHT’ CALVINIST PERSPECTIVE
God’s lofty place expresses His complete sovereignty ruling all with uncontested authority and might. The higher God is “lifted up,” the more His glory fills His church – arousing our worship as beings made for honoring the matchless Creator. The height of God magnifies the majesty and worth of His holy Name.
HEIGHT ARMINIAN PERSPECTIVE
Height points to the potential within all humans to rise up spiritually through Christ. The focus is on God’s planned desire of grace to all humanity and our sole responsibility to accept it through faith. Salvation depends on our response to God’s wide offer and our exertion to climb the heights possible in Christ.
WHY THE ARMINIAN PERSPECTIVE OF HEIGHT IS FLAWED:
While Arminian theology highlights significant truths about God’s nearness and compassion, it ultimately falls short of doing full justice to the heavenly height and absolute sovereignty of the Most High as Scripture reveals.
That God somehow “adapts” to human choice or exists for creaturely communion diminishes His qualitative difference from and independence of creation. It implies the Exalted One needs or benefits from what is below, blurring the Creator-creature distinction.
The notion free human decisions lie outside God’s eternal decree and perfect foresight fails to honor God’s complete rule from on high – that His plans are sovereignly fulfilled according to the counsel of His will.
Though Arminianism rightly seeks to preserve human responsibility, it does so by lowering God from His rightful throne, reducing His attributes of wisdom, might, and glory.
A truly biblical view of the height of God must above all magnify the transcendent majesty and worth of His majestic Name, invoking our worshipful submission as beings made to glorify our great Creator above all else!
TIME
Time, as we perceive it, is a linear concept on Earth, but there is a deeper truth of an eternal now where all moments converge. This aligns with theories of multiple dimensions and suggests that our spirit is connected to a timeless divine essence. As consciousness expands, we aim to reach a perfect union with God’s timeless now. In this sacred realm, all possibilities coexist harmoniously, and through Christ, we can experience a taste of eternity.
GOD’S TIMELESSNESS DISPROVES FREE-WILL
The concept of timelessness and higher dimensions suggests that free will is an illusion. From a transcendent viewpoint, all events, including choices, are already fixed. Temporality exists only within creation, and the perception of free will is contingent upon a wider perspective. If higher dimensions exist, human freedom can only be relative and apparent, not ultimately real.
God exists beyond the spatial dimensions He created, transcending all dimensions from His exalted state.
“Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding, Who set its measurements? Since you know. Or who stretched the measuring line over it?
Job 38:5
Calvinists assert that Scripture depicts God as sovereignly electing individuals for salvation “according to the good pleasure of His will” (Ephesians 1:4-5). From this perspective, human choice is subordinate to God’s choice. He chooses whom He wills based on His eternal purposes in Christ (2 Timothy 1:9).
Arminians stress that God “provides the means of salvation, but [humans] must freely choose to receive it”. They argue that if humans lack free will, we become “programmed automatons, not free moral agents” .
SCRIPTURES:
By grace you have been saved through faith; this is not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not a result of works, so that no one may boast. We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them. Ephesians 2:8-10
"He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him. In love He predestined us to adoption as sons and daughters through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will..."
Ephesians 1:4-5
"He says to Moses, “I will have mercy on whomever I have mercy, and I will show compassion to whomever I show compassion.” [16] So then, it does not depend on the person who wants it nor the one who runs, but on God who has mercy."
Romans 9:15-16
THESE THINGS ARE FOR SURE:
God is sovereign, and all things work to fulfill His purpose.
God grants us (on earth) wisdom and insight through His gifts, freely given according to His purpose. (James 1:5).
We cannot earn these gifts through our own seeking, but instead, we receive them because God in His sovereignty has chosen to bestow them upon us (John 15:16).
God opens the eyes of the blind, making those who were once dead in sin come alive to truth (2 Corinthians 4:6).
Our longing for wisdom is itself a sign of His grace, a tender mercy that we in no way deserve (Ephesians 2:8-9).
Our hope rests not in our own abilities, but solely on God’s free choice to show compassion and give understanding to those He has elected from eternity (Romans 9:11, Ephesians 1:4-5).
All glory, honor, and praise belong to God, now and forevermore (Romans 11:36).
All we can do is surrender to His will and purposes, seeking Him with a humble and grateful heart (Jeremiah 29:13).
For apart from Him, we can do nothing (John 15:5).
While there may be mysteries that we cannot fully comprehend, we should humbly trust in God’s purpose and provision for His people.
