Let us delve deeper into the profound concept of God's direct and personal accessibility by blending the foundational principles from Urantia Paper 5 with the living revelation embodied in the teachings and life of Michael of Nebadon, known on Urantia as Jesus.
Urantia Book Paper 5 lays the structural groundwork for this accessibility, establishing the indwelling Thought Adjuster as the primary mechanism of the Universal Father's personal presence within the mortal mind. It speaks of God being intimately near, closer than any human friend, residing within the very circuits of the thinking mind. This divine fragment is the Father's actual presence, providing a direct, non-intermediated line of potential communion. This paper posits that the universe is not merely governed by a remote deity, but indwelt by a personal Father who can be found within.
Now, let us weave in the teachings and life of Michael of Nebadon. As a Creator Son, Michael is the local universe representative of the Universal Father. His Incarnation on Urantia serves as the supreme revelation of the Father's personality and accessibility to His mortal creatures. Michael did not merely teach about a distant God; he lived in constant, conscious, personal communion with the Father.
Here's how Michael's mission and teachings amplify and illuminate the principles of Paper 5 regarding direct accessibility:
* Living Demonstration of the Father-Son Relationship: Michael's life was the perfect human demonstration of the Fatherhood of God and the sonship of man. He consistently referred to the Father as "my Father" and taught his followers to pray "Our Father." This wasn't just theology; it was the living reality of his personal relationship, showing that such intimacy with the Creator is the inherent potential for all humans. He made the abstract principle of God's Fatherhood, hinted at by the Adjuster's indwelling, vibrant and personal.
* Teaching the "Kingdom Within": Michael's central message, "The kingdom of God is within you," perfectly aligns with and validates the concept of the indwelling Adjuster. He pointed individuals inward, towards the spiritual potential and divine presence residing within their own minds and souls, reinforcing that God's accessibility is an inner reality.
* Modeling Personal Communion: Jesus exemplified the most profound form of prayer and worship described in Paper 5. His own life was one of continuous, deep communion with the Father. He taught his disciples how to pray personally and sincerely, emphasizing the heart's attitude over outward form, directly demonstrating how the human mind can connect with the divine spirit dwelling within and above. He showed how to utilize the potential for access that the Adjuster provides.
* Breaking Down Barriers to Access: The religious systems of the time often placed layers of hierarchy, ritual, and legalism between the individual and God. Michael's teachings and actions consistently challenged these man-made barriers. He taught that anyone could approach the Father directly, emphasizing personal faith and sincere desire over institutional mediation. His life was a powerful statement against the necessity of intermediaries, validating the direct channel provided by the Adjuster.
* The Gift of the Spirit of Truth: After his departure, Michael bestowed his Spirit of Truth upon all flesh. While distinct from the Thought Adjuster, this spirit is his own personal spirit presence and works with the Adjuster to personalize truth, reveal reality, and make Michael's living presence and teachings understandable and experientially real to individuals. This adds another layer to God's accessibility, allowing mortals to perceive divine truths and follow the "way, the truth, and the life" as exemplified by Michael, further enhancing the potential for spiritual guidance and understanding beyond the Adjuster's primary mission of soul-building.
In blending these perspectives, we see that Paper 5 provides the divine structural provision for God's presence and potential for personal access through the Thought Adjuster. Michael of Nebadon, through his life, teachings, and subsequent spiritual bestowal (Spirit of Truth), provides the living revelation and the practical demonstration of how this personal relationship with the Father is meant to be experienced and actualized by human beings. He made the immanent God, described by the Adjuster's presence, knowable and relatable as a loving, accessible Father.
Adonai
Michael of Nebadon Proclamations
