L I V I N G W E L L N E S S Miracles

Manifesting anything involves perceiving its existence in its potential reality. For instance, considering the sun, it is always shining; even if it sets in one part of the world, it rises in another. Its light is perpetual, never truly extinguished. This perspective highlights the idea that everything exists in a state of potentiality, waiting to manifest in the physical realm. In a matter of hours there is another sunrise, and so on. The potential is as real as its manifestation. Your body, is a manifestation of your soul, and the universe is a manifestation of God. All potential is here already.

Joshua

In the book of Joshua, chapter 10, we witness a display of the power of manifestation in when walking in faith in God.

Joshua’s focus on the sun highlights its perpetual nature—it never truly “sets” in the sense of ceasing to exist or shine. Despite the Earth’s rotation, the sun continues to emit light, representing an eternal presence rather than a temporary phenomenon.

The story of Joshua unfolds as the Amorite kings gather their forces to attack Gibeon, a city that had made peace with Joshua and the Israelites. (The events described in Joshua Chapter 10 are traditionally believed to have taken place around 1400-1350 BCE during the Israelite conquest of Canaan.)Sensing the imminent danger, the Gibeonites send word to Joshua, calling for his swift aid.

Joshua, guided by the Lord, marches with his army to confront the enemy. Despite the overwhelming odds, he receives a divine reassurance: – “Do not be afraid of them; I have given them into your hand.” Emboldened by this promise, Joshua launches a surprise attack, and the Lord throws the enemy into confusion before Israel, leading to their complete defeat.

Yet, the most remarkable moment comes when Joshua, filled with faith and conviction, speaks to the sun and the moon, commanding them to stand still over Gibeon and the Valley of Aijalon. Miraculously, the sun obeys his command, halting in the middle of the sky, and the moon stops, extending the day to allow Israel to achieve total victory.

This event showcases the essence of manifestation when aligned with God. Joshua’s faith in God’s promise and his declaration to the sun and moon demonstrate the limitless and the miraculous.

What doe the story convey?

Divine Intervention: God lengthened the period of daylight so that Joshua’s army could have more time to achieve victory against the Amorites.
Symbolic Act: The alteration in the constellations symbolized the Lord’s victory over the lesser gods of Canaan, who were associated with the sun and moon. (Trust in anything ABOVE God, is a backwards act)
Joshua’s Request: Joshua asked for the sun to stand still and the moon to stop, allowing Israel to take vengeance on their enemies.
Condemnation of Idolatry: Many of Israel’s neighbors worshipped their deities in association with the sun and moon, which was prohibited by Moses. The stilling of the sun and moon symbolized the paralysis of these inferior gods. What “inferior Gods” have we placed before God today?
Language of Paralysis: The term “still” used to describe the sun’s state (דום; dom) echoes Moses’ description of the inhabitants of Canaan being paralyzed with fear at the might of God. There are two sides you can be on. For or against. You can’t serve two masters.
Vengeance Against Adversaries: The sun and moon’s stoppage allowed Israel to take vengeance on its enemies, similar to God’s vengeance against lesser gods as described by Moses.

Faith in God:

Joshua demonstrated trust in God’s promises and guidance, believing in the fulfillment of God’s covenant with the Israelites.(in spiritual terms, “Israel” represents a state of alignment with God, a journey of spiritual evolution, and a profound connection to the divine presence.)
He exhibited courage and confidence in the face of challenges, relying on God’s strength to overcome obstacles.
Joshua’s faith is evident in his obedience to God’s commands, even when they seemed difficult to comprehend.
He remained steadfast in his belief in God’s faithfulness, drawing inspiration from past acts of intervention and deliverance.

Walk with God:

Joshua sought God’s presence and direction through prayer and meditation, communing with the Lord to discern His will.
He displayed humility and dependence on God, acknowledging his reliance on divine guidance rather than his own understanding. (Lean not on your own understanding, take a leap of faith)
Joshua prioritized God’s laws and statutes, aligning his actions with God’s principles.
His leadership was marked by integrity and righteousness, reflecting his commitment to walking in accordance with God’s standards. (Your RIGHTEOUS desires will be fulfilled)

The Free will conundrum in LOA

Joshua’s exercise of free will to command the sun to stand still parallels the idea of eating from the tree of life in the biblical narrative. Just as Adam and Eve had the choice to partake of the tree of life in the Garden of Eden, Joshua, as a representative of humanity, exercises his free will to command the sun, symbolizing life and light, to pause. This action demonstrates his authority and connection with God, akin to partaking of the tree of life, which symbolizes communion with God and eternal life. Through his decisive action, Joshua aligns himself with God’s will and exhibits a level of spiritual insight and authority that reflects his deep connection with the divine. On the contrary, The Tre of knowledge of good and evil is a choice to experience fear, anger ect. It is the KNOWLEDGE of good and evil. Making the choice of communing with Gd, is “eating from the tree of life” and good and evil naturally is experienced with the consiousness of the creator.

Personal Miracle

I’ve experienced personal miracles in my life, and one particular story stands out vividly. It’s a testament to the power of faith and divine intervention.

Years ago, a very dear friend of mine went missing. At that time, communication was limited to letter writing and very expensive international phone calls…, and I had moved out of the country, so we stayed in touch by letter writing.

When I came back home, I found out the hed was missing, and that three months passed without any word from him Despite his parents’ efforts (his father was even a detective), they couldn’t find any leads. I felt a deep sense of worry and urgency.

I also started search efforts, three months behind, by talking to his friends and visiting places he frequented, but to no avail. Days turned into a week, and despite my best efforts, I realized I was no closer to finding him. Desperation set in, but instead of giving up, I turned to prayer.

In a moment of surrender, I poured out my heart to God. I confessed my inability to find my friend and pleaded for divine guidance. I prayed: “God, I have looked everywhere, but I can’t find him. Please help me. I know you know where he is. Show me the way. I don’t know how to hear your voice, so here’s what I’ll do: if you want me to go in a certain direction, make that direction brighter. Light up the sun in the direction I should go, and I will follow.“

Within an hour of uttering that prayer, and actually following through on my request, even though I felt VERY WEIRD just following rays of sun…. I found my friend.

It was nothing short of a miraculous. I was filled with relief and awe at the divine intervention that had taken place. I would never in a million years have thought to search where I found him, yet I was led there by God. It was a clear example of God’s perfect work.

Miracles happen when we surrender to God, until then he lets us do it by our own might. What miracles all have in common is surrender.

Let go and let God.

To the PURE all things are pure

In my personal experience, my sincere and heartfelt prayer to God reflected the purity of my intentions. My genuine desire to find my missing friend, coupled with my trust and faith in God’s ability to help, created a spiritual atmosphere conducive to receiving divine assistance.

A pure heart, free from selfish motives or doubts, or duplicity, allows us to surrender our worries and fears entirely to God, opening the pathway for His intervention. My word for this is DOERSHIP. You have to stop finagling.

In Joshua’s story, his faith and obedience to God stemmed from a pure heart. Throughout the battles against the Amorites, Joshua demonstrated a deep trust in God’s promises and a commitment to follow His commands without hesitation. His purity of heart enabled him to hear and obey God’s instructions, even when they seemed impossible or unconventional.

A pure heart is the conduit for divine communication and action. When our intentions are sincere, and our hearts are aligned with God’s will, we become receptive to His guidance and blessings. This purity of heart allows us to experience the miraculous.

Unrighteousness

God’s promises are aligned with righteousness, and He does not manifest unrighteous desires. No miracles are made around debauchery, cheating, evilness theft, murder, greed and so on. ONLY righteous desires are made manifest by God.

However, through our free will, we have the ability to pursue our own desires, whether they are righteous or not. When we choose to manifest outside the bounds of righteousness, we exercise our free will in a way that leads us away from God’s promises and into the realm of the knowledge of good and evil. This choice brings consequences and separates us from the security and peacefulness of God’s felt presence. Then we have knowledge.