Jesus did not come to establish a religion but to awaken
humanity to the divine truth within themselves. His message was one of
participation in the divine nature, an idea that resonates profoundly with the
Jewish and early Christian understanding of humanity’s relationship with God.
The divine nature is the essence of creative consciousness, an eternal flow of
life and love emanating from the Source. The Logos, or divine Word, is the way
this creative consciousness manifests and interacts with creation. It is the
blueprint of existence, the organizing principle that brings order out of chaos
and life out of nothingness. Jesus embodied this Logos fully, but his role was
not to monopolize it. Instead, he came to reveal that this same Logos is
imprinted within all of humanity, making each person a participant in the
divine creative process.
The term “Christ” is not exclusive to Jesus; it represents
the anointing of the Logos, the activation of divine consciousness within
creation. In this sense, Jesus was the Christ not in a singular, exclusionary
sense but as the exemplar of what it means to live in full awareness of the
Christ within. He came to demonstrate that humanity, collectively, is the
Christ of the Logos—the vessel through which divine creativity is expressed in
the world. When orthodoxy isolated the term "Christ" to Jesus alone,
it inadvertently diminished the scope of his message. Instead of inviting
humanity to recognize their shared identity as bearers of the divine anointing,
orthodoxy created a chasm, elevating Jesus as uniquely divine while leaving the
rest of humanity stranded in sinfulness and separation.
Jesus’ message, properly understood, aligns with the concept
of the Cosmic Christ or the Universal Christ—a reality that transcends time,
space, and individual identity. The Cosmic Christ is not confined to a single
historical figure but represents the eternal presence of the Logos in all
creation. It is the unifying force that holds all things together, the light
that shines in the darkness, and the love that sustains life. When Jesus said,
“I am the way, the truth, and the life,” he was not presenting himself as the
sole path to God but was speaking as the embodiment of the Logos, the universal
principle through which humanity comes to know and experience the divine. His
statement was an invitation to recognize the Logos within and to follow the
same path of awakening that he exemplified.
The Universal Christ is also intimately tied to the concept
of Christ consciousness—a state of being in which one lives in full awareness
of their unity with the divine. Christ consciousness is not a distant ideal
reserved for the spiritually elite but the natural state of humanity when we
transcend the illusions of separation and fear. Jesus demonstrated this
consciousness in his life and teachings, showing that it is characterized by
love, compassion, humility, and creative power. He taught that the Kingdom of
God is within us, emphasizing that the divine reality is not a distant realm
but an ever-present truth that can be accessed by anyone who seeks it with an
open heart and mind.
When we embrace the idea that humanity collectively bears
the Christ of the Logos, it transforms our understanding of ourselves and our
purpose. We are not merely passive recipients of grace or salvation but active
participants in the divine creative process. The Logos flows through us,
inviting us to co-create with God and bring the Kingdom of God into tangible
reality. This understanding also redefines the nature of salvation, shifting it
from a transactional exchange to a transformative awakening. Salvation is not
about escaping judgment or punishment but about realizing our true identity as
children of God, made in the divine image and called to reflect the divine
nature in our lives.
This realization challenges the hierarchical structures of
traditional orthodoxy, which often emphasize authority and control over
spiritual exploration and personal transformation. If we are all participants
in the divine nature, then no institution or individual can claim exclusive
access to the truth. The Christ of the Logos is universal, present in every
person, and manifesting uniquely through the diversity of human experience.
This perspective fosters a more inclusive and egalitarian approach to spirituality,
one that honors the sacredness of all people and seeks to build bridges rather
than walls.
The implications of this understanding extend far beyond
theology. Recognizing the Christ of the Logos within ourselves and others
changes the way we relate to the world. It calls us to live with greater love,
creativity, and responsibility. As bearers of the divine anointing, we are
called to heal the brokenness around us, to bring light into darkness, and to
co-create a world that reflects the beauty and harmony of the divine nature.
This is not an abstract or theoretical task but a practical and urgent calling
that touches every aspect of life—relationships, work, community, and the
environment.
By reclaiming Jesus’ true message, we also reclaim the
dignity and potential of humanity. We are not fallen creatures destined for
condemnation but divine beings on a journey of awakening and transformation.
Jesus came to remind us of who we are and to guide us back to the truth that
has always been within us. His life, death, and resurrection are not merely
historical events but symbols of the universal process of dying to the
illusions of the ego and rising into the fullness of divine consciousness.
The misunderstanding of Jesus’ message by orthodoxy has led
to centuries of spiritual alienation and confusion, but the truth of the Logos
cannot be silenced or diminished. It continues to speak through creation,
through the hearts and minds of those who seek it, and through the life and
teachings of Jesus himself. As we open ourselves to this truth, we begin to see
the world and ourselves in a new light. We realize that we are not separate
from God but intimately connected to the Source of all life. We see that the
divine nature is not something to be earned or achieved but something to be
embraced and lived.
The Christ of the Logos invites us to step into our true identity and purpose, to awaken to the divine within, and to join in the cosmic dance of creation. This is the message that Jesus came to reveal—a message that transcends the limitations of orthodoxy and speaks directly to the heart of every person. It is a message of hope, love, and infinite possibility, calling us to rise above fear and division and to live as the anointed children of God, co-creators of a world filled with light, love, and joy.
Interesting and encouraging for me!
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