The Power of God

‘The Power of God’ was the theme of a talk I recently gave at the Sunday Service in our beautiful Temple of the Golden Rose in Texas, USA. I quoted White Eagle’s words in Spiritual Unfoldment Vol.2, Chap. iv, entitled ‘Angels of Light and Darkness’. White Eagle tells us about the part the angels of darkness play in God’s plan for the evolution of life on earth. He answers the question: ‘Can the angels of darkness—these angelic forces perhaps not yet fully aware of the light and the power and the wisdom of the Most High—triumph over the angels of light, and cause the destruction of humanity?’ He replies: Our answer is NO. The dark angels can go so far and no further because then they are caught up by a cosmic law which renders them powerless…… God does not allow the universe to slip out of His-Her hands. Nothing can happen outside the will of God.

I find these words supremely comforting. When we look out at our world today, it can be tempting to feel despondent and fearful about the violence and suffering we see around us. Our work, White Eagle tells us, is to learn how to command ourselves, our thoughts and emotions, so that instead of giving way to negativity, we align ourselves to the forces of good and continually ‘will the will of God’. This is the first ray of power—divine power, God’s power, the power which created the world. We are part of God, part of this power—it is in us. Let us use it to create a new world of peace and joyful creativity.

I find it interesting to note that the word Islam means peace, and one of the most important aspects of Islamic teaching, one of the five Pillars of Islam, is devotion to Allah (God) and submission to His will. It is sad that this is not well known and there is so much misunderstanding about this beautiful religion—which in its true practice is a religion of peace, not violence.

And now some more inspiring words of White Eagle’s from an Inner Teaching:  He who would find an answer to every personal or world problem, let him practise the art of going into the spiritual state and becoming very still—as still as a lake. Let him remember that lake is his soul. Man must first learn to develop the will of God within himself. The will of God commands you to be still. Then you will without distortion see the reflection of truth on the waters of the lake which is your psyche. Be still and know that I am God.