"Messages from spirit" received by Joseph
Former Presbyterian Pastor – Former Pentecostal teacher/preacher
BACKGROUND
Writing messages from spirit is not new to me. What is startling to me is how often I begin and then abruptly end the process. I am writing this on Saturday, November 29th, 2014. I started to gather recent messages – messages from spirit received during the month of November – in order to share it with a friend. While doing this I “discovered” messages that I had received earlier this year, and had forgotten that I had them! This experience is alarming. It makes me think that I am not very serious about communicating with spirit, and it also makes we wonder why spirits have not just given up with me!
As part of the “Background” I am writing today, I will share the few messages that I received earlier this year; after showing these messages, I will move into a new theme, which I have titled “A New Beginning (Again).” It is a humbling experience to share the following messages, for they clearly show both my enthusiasm to receive messages, and my reluctance to do so with any sort of consistency.
Monday – March 3rd, 2014
“Heavenly Father, you know the desires of our heart before we give expression. And yet you wait for our expressions through our longings and words. You know that I desire to communicate with a Celestial spirit. Today in particular I am desiring to communicate with Martin Luther. I ask that I be given help to be open to receive what Martin Luther or some other Celestial spirit wants to communicate to me. Thank you Father.” Now, I wait …
Yes, Joseph, I am here. I know what it is that you desire to ask, but please go ahead and ask. It is important for you to express your words.
Thank you, Martin. May I call you Martin? Or must I add Luther with Martin? Which do you prefer?
I am smiling, Joseph, for it is not important, yet, if you publish this, your readers may like to know who it is that is communicating with you.
Martin, I am pleased to be communicating in this way with you. You do know that I have been reading the message that you wrote to James Padgett on July 6, 1915. It may have been the first letter that you wrote. It was the message where you spoke of the need for more mediums. That was nearly 100 years ago; do you recall?
Yes, of course I do recall. I also have known that you have a deep interest in writing a book on the subject of mediumship, is this not correct?
Yes, this is certainly true. When I read your message, no matter how often I read it, I feel the depth of your call for more mediums. Is this still your concern? Or have you perhaps progressed away or beyond this desire and concern?
The subject of mediums to receive our communications is still very much with me. I am as interested today as I was years ago with James Padgett that the message dear to the heart of all Celestial spirits, that people on earth (and in the spirit world) know about the availability of the Divine Love and how it may transform the soul. We are always endeavoring to assist humans to realize the love that the Father has for all His children. We come to you (to the people of earth) and our influence goes only so far. People do respond to our love, but beliefs and fears block further influence. Not too many individuals are willing to break away from their childhood upbringing and other influences as the result of their education (or lack thereof) or their social and family background. We still look for individuals who are responsive to our call, just as you are endeavoring to do. You are a very reluctant person in this regards. You always prefer to take the back seat, as it were. But today we have been able to reach you, and you have shown a willingness to sit and take our message. I speak of the plural “our” because though you called on me, Martin Luther, there are other Celestial spirits round and about you who also desire to speak. You mussel us, though of course you know you cannot really do this. It is only that you have the ability through your free will to deny us access to our desire to write.
What you say, Martin, is very true; I know this about me. I am not one to push myself on anyone. And I do not really like the limelight. Though now, in this moment concerning mediumship and the call for more mediums, I feel a certain amount of responsibility to do this work. As you probably already know, I desire to write and publish a small book on this subject. Are you aware of this?
Yes, of course, Joseph, I am aware. Where do you suppose your idea originated? The thought has been growing within you because we have been present influencing you in this direction. We hear your prayers; and often you call for Celestial spirits to come and assist you to pray, but you also often call for us to be your continuing influence, your guides and teachers. Is this not true?
Yes; and I am smiling that you say this. It makes me feel happy to hear confirmation from you. Perhaps I shall then relax and allow you to help me? And then the book will be done! In fact, this morning I jotted a note on a piece of paper, and it was a question: “Communications with Martin Luther?” Did you see me do this?
[Laughing] I helped you do this! In answer to the other question you wrote (Would Martin be willing?) the answer is yes ... I am willing. In fact, Joseph, the idea you wrote in your notes is a good suggestion. Allow this to be the beginning. “Conversations with Martin Luther” has a good ring to it. Let us begin …
Oh, I wish my fingers could move more quickly on the keyboard! But I like this method better than trying to use automatic writing similar to what James did.
Let us not be concerned about your method. I am comfortable as I see that you are. After we are done, go back and do your editing and corrections.
Becoming a medium is not mysterious, nor is it a call to a higher realm as some may suppose it to be. All that is required is that a person express a desire to do it, to be a vessel willing to sit and take words down on paper or through a computer keyboard. Of course, there must be first a prayer life behind this desire. You are consistent in your prayers Joseph, so this is not an issue with you. For others, they need constant encouragement to pray, just as we did with James Padgett. He was an excellent medium, and did have certain qualities within his makeup to be an excellent medium, but yet even he required constant prodding to be more in prayer.
When a person begins to receive or desire to receive messages from us (the Celestial spirits), it is best to begin very slowly. Experiment with different methods, whether it is speaking into a machine to record the voice, or whether it is in a prayer group where friends can assist and comment in a loving way a message that the aspiring medium may receive. This can be a very effective and immediate transmission that requires no ability to type or write. This is how it was done years ago in the early gatherings of followers of Jesus. I will speak more of this later as we proceed further.
Now this same principle applies to writing messages, as you are doing at this moment. You have had some experience with this in years pass, but, as I indicated above, you allowed yourself to take a back seat and refused to continue. A related issue with this is that you as well as other individuals must have a willingness to not be critical or judgmental about what you are receiving or think that you are receiving. At times you will mix some of your own ideas and “prejudices” in with our message; but do not allow criticalness to overshadow your work when judgmentalism happens. Go back over what you have written, and with prayer keep what you believe to be from us, and simply delete what you think is your own work. It will all smooth out in the end. In addition, you need to develop confidence in what you are receiving, and be willing to give it out to the greater world beyond you. After all, what we communicate is a benefit not to you alone, but to all mankind.
Now, I want to show you how this works. Take a break and then return. Read what is written. Correct and edit what you see needs correction and editing, and then we will resume our writing.
[A break]
Well, I did as you suggested; I took a short break for some refreshment. Then I returned and corrected and edited what we had already written. I want to say that on the way to my break I found myself smiling. I was feeling good about our time together and the short writing that we did. While returning to my desk I again smiled, because I felt that I could really do this, namely, sit and write communications with you.
This is good that you expressed this. Some people may feel it cannot be done, but you are showing that it can be done and you are the proof! Now let me ask: Did you find major changes needing to be made in the writing you did earlier?
Actually there were many typing errors, but nothing impossible to fix.
Good; then we may proceed. I want to speak a short time on the subject of communicating with Celestial spirits, and I know this is your interest in communicating with me. It is not just the fact that your desire to communicate with a Celestial spirit, but specifically with me. Are you able to articulate why you have this desire?
This is easy to do. The simple fact is that I once walked in similar shoes as did you while you were on earth on earth. I am far from an expert in your earthly life; I was not a Lutheran minister, but a Presbyterian one, and then later a Pentecostal minister. So the affinity I have with your church experience is what draws me to you. And also the fact that in your message recorded by James Padgett, you expressed that after you became spirit you continued to teach mortals on earth and yet experienced this a difficult thing to do. My desire is to discover in what way I may be of assistance to you; if I am able, I would love to help you.
Joseph, in order to help, let us begin by showing your readers what I wrote through James Padgett. Though written in 1915 it is not out of date. Please do this now.
The following is an excerpt from the letter of Martin Luther to James Padgett, written July 6, 1915:
“I was a teacher when on earth of what I thought were Bible truths, and I know that some good resulted from my teachings, although they were mixed with errors. But I have met many spirits of men who listened to my teachings, and believed many things that I taught. So you see, that even if the churches do teach many false doctrines in their creeds, yet mixed with these false doctrines are many truths, and these truths often find lodgment in the hearts of the hearers, and result in their finding the light and love of the Father. I am still teaching mortals whenever it is possible to do. But I find that my task is a difficult one, because there are so few mediums that are capable of receiving the truths of the higher things of life, and the impressions that I make on mortals by the exercise of suggestions are not very encouraging to them or to me. Sometimes the impressions are received and understood but very often they have no effect.
“If we could have more writing mediums, such as yourself, who are interested in these higher truths, and would believe that we could communicate such truths to them, the salvation of mankind would become much more rapid. But as Jesus said, the harvest is ripe and the laborers are few. You have a mission, which is greatly to be envied, I mean in the best sense, because you by the exercise of your duties become the medium between the Master and man. And I want to tell you that such a mission is a glorious one, and will bring to you untold blessings because you have now, and will have with increasing power the influences of the higher world of spirits and angels.”
Thank you, Joseph. As you and your readers can see, I did try to bring influence by the exercise of suggestions and the results were not good. In all these years we have not seen a response to our influences, except for the fact that individuals are receiving the Divine Love to a degree, and yet they do not know what it is that they have received. The difficulty is getting beyond beliefs created by erroneous doctrines and dogmas and ceremonies. Now, the question is, how to do this?
[A personal note] I feel that I am about to insert here my own thoughts in this writing. Perhaps I am merely tired. Nonetheless, I am stopping; I will not proceed now. Will I resume? What is Martin Luther about to write?
Sunday – July 6th, 2014 … A Comment
Interesting that this morning I woke with a desire to write communications with spirit. First, I felt I needed to search my documents for things I had written in the past in the area of spirit communications. While browsing in my computer I “found” the above communication with Martin Luther written four months ago. I say “found” because I had honestly completely forgotten that I wrote it! I can accept that I forgot about it if I had written it 4 years ago, but how in the world could I forget about it when it was done only 4 short months ago? What has been occupying my mind (and heart) these past four months? Yes, I traveled to Australia during May, and this occupied a much of my time, and to a degree expended a great deal of my physical energy. This explains in part my forgetfulness, but I remain alarmed that I continue to exhibit a willingness to shun communications with spirit.
I have only a few more minutes to write before I must go; I wonder if Martin may wish to contribute a word here. Martin, Martin Luther, are you present and do you desire to offer a comment?
A Message from Martin
Joseph, I am not upset, nor am I alarmed with your long break from our communication. Be at peace about this; do not criticize and judge yourself. I love you; we all love you.
There is a good lesson to be learned in your recent experience, a lesson both for you and others. We in the Celestial heavens do not mark time as you on earth do. This being understood, we wait for you (and others) to give yourself the time to sit and receive our communications. It is much like the Divine Love: the Divine Love awaits your active desire to receive it. You are never compelled to do so; and certainly the Divine Love never forces its way into your soul. To do so would be to disregard your human will. Though we would love to communicate with you, we cannot unless you allow it to take place. When we begin again, we will begin slowly. This is your choice, Joseph. You have responded to our gentle promptings, and you are present now to take a short note, as it were, from us. We are here; we are always here. Our voice will not go silent; we will not reject your desire to communicate with us. Go now, go in peace and with our love. Return when you can. This part is in your control. You determine the time and the circumstance; and we will come to help and assist you. Do your part, though, Joseph: Be at prayer; be vigilant in prayer; be constant in this. For when you receive more of the Divine Love you will be the condition necessary to receive our thoughts. I will come again, Joseph, when you are ready. Thank you for responding to our promptings and influences. You came today and looked and saw what was started four months ago. Again, do not judge and condemn yourself. We will begin again. I love you and you are blessed by me and many others, and above all, our Heavenly Father blesses you.
I am Martin – Martin Luther.
Writing messages from spirit is not new to me. What is startling to me is how often I begin and then abruptly end the process. I am writing this on Saturday, November 29th, 2014. I started to gather recent messages – messages from spirit received during the month of November – in order to share it with a friend. While doing this I “discovered” messages that I had received earlier this year, and had forgotten that I had them! This experience is alarming. It makes me think that I am not very serious about communicating with spirit, and it also makes we wonder why spirits have not just given up with me!
As part of the “Background” I am writing today, I will share the few messages that I received earlier this year; after showing these messages, I will move into a new theme, which I have titled “A New Beginning (Again).” It is a humbling experience to share the following messages, for they clearly show both my enthusiasm to receive messages, and my reluctance to do so with any sort of consistency.
Monday – March 3rd, 2014
“Heavenly Father, you know the desires of our heart before we give expression. And yet you wait for our expressions through our longings and words. You know that I desire to communicate with a Celestial spirit. Today in particular I am desiring to communicate with Martin Luther. I ask that I be given help to be open to receive what Martin Luther or some other Celestial spirit wants to communicate to me. Thank you Father.” Now, I wait …
Yes, Joseph, I am here. I know what it is that you desire to ask, but please go ahead and ask. It is important for you to express your words.
Thank you, Martin. May I call you Martin? Or must I add Luther with Martin? Which do you prefer?
I am smiling, Joseph, for it is not important, yet, if you publish this, your readers may like to know who it is that is communicating with you.
Martin, I am pleased to be communicating in this way with you. You do know that I have been reading the message that you wrote to James Padgett on July 6, 1915. It may have been the first letter that you wrote. It was the message where you spoke of the need for more mediums. That was nearly 100 years ago; do you recall?
Yes, of course I do recall. I also have known that you have a deep interest in writing a book on the subject of mediumship, is this not correct?
Yes, this is certainly true. When I read your message, no matter how often I read it, I feel the depth of your call for more mediums. Is this still your concern? Or have you perhaps progressed away or beyond this desire and concern?
The subject of mediums to receive our communications is still very much with me. I am as interested today as I was years ago with James Padgett that the message dear to the heart of all Celestial spirits, that people on earth (and in the spirit world) know about the availability of the Divine Love and how it may transform the soul. We are always endeavoring to assist humans to realize the love that the Father has for all His children. We come to you (to the people of earth) and our influence goes only so far. People do respond to our love, but beliefs and fears block further influence. Not too many individuals are willing to break away from their childhood upbringing and other influences as the result of their education (or lack thereof) or their social and family background. We still look for individuals who are responsive to our call, just as you are endeavoring to do. You are a very reluctant person in this regards. You always prefer to take the back seat, as it were. But today we have been able to reach you, and you have shown a willingness to sit and take our message. I speak of the plural “our” because though you called on me, Martin Luther, there are other Celestial spirits round and about you who also desire to speak. You mussel us, though of course you know you cannot really do this. It is only that you have the ability through your free will to deny us access to our desire to write.
What you say, Martin, is very true; I know this about me. I am not one to push myself on anyone. And I do not really like the limelight. Though now, in this moment concerning mediumship and the call for more mediums, I feel a certain amount of responsibility to do this work. As you probably already know, I desire to write and publish a small book on this subject. Are you aware of this?
Yes, of course, Joseph, I am aware. Where do you suppose your idea originated? The thought has been growing within you because we have been present influencing you in this direction. We hear your prayers; and often you call for Celestial spirits to come and assist you to pray, but you also often call for us to be your continuing influence, your guides and teachers. Is this not true?
Yes; and I am smiling that you say this. It makes me feel happy to hear confirmation from you. Perhaps I shall then relax and allow you to help me? And then the book will be done! In fact, this morning I jotted a note on a piece of paper, and it was a question: “Communications with Martin Luther?” Did you see me do this?
[Laughing] I helped you do this! In answer to the other question you wrote (Would Martin be willing?) the answer is yes ... I am willing. In fact, Joseph, the idea you wrote in your notes is a good suggestion. Allow this to be the beginning. “Conversations with Martin Luther” has a good ring to it. Let us begin …
Oh, I wish my fingers could move more quickly on the keyboard! But I like this method better than trying to use automatic writing similar to what James did.
Let us not be concerned about your method. I am comfortable as I see that you are. After we are done, go back and do your editing and corrections.
Becoming a medium is not mysterious, nor is it a call to a higher realm as some may suppose it to be. All that is required is that a person express a desire to do it, to be a vessel willing to sit and take words down on paper or through a computer keyboard. Of course, there must be first a prayer life behind this desire. You are consistent in your prayers Joseph, so this is not an issue with you. For others, they need constant encouragement to pray, just as we did with James Padgett. He was an excellent medium, and did have certain qualities within his makeup to be an excellent medium, but yet even he required constant prodding to be more in prayer.
When a person begins to receive or desire to receive messages from us (the Celestial spirits), it is best to begin very slowly. Experiment with different methods, whether it is speaking into a machine to record the voice, or whether it is in a prayer group where friends can assist and comment in a loving way a message that the aspiring medium may receive. This can be a very effective and immediate transmission that requires no ability to type or write. This is how it was done years ago in the early gatherings of followers of Jesus. I will speak more of this later as we proceed further.
Now this same principle applies to writing messages, as you are doing at this moment. You have had some experience with this in years pass, but, as I indicated above, you allowed yourself to take a back seat and refused to continue. A related issue with this is that you as well as other individuals must have a willingness to not be critical or judgmental about what you are receiving or think that you are receiving. At times you will mix some of your own ideas and “prejudices” in with our message; but do not allow criticalness to overshadow your work when judgmentalism happens. Go back over what you have written, and with prayer keep what you believe to be from us, and simply delete what you think is your own work. It will all smooth out in the end. In addition, you need to develop confidence in what you are receiving, and be willing to give it out to the greater world beyond you. After all, what we communicate is a benefit not to you alone, but to all mankind.
Now, I want to show you how this works. Take a break and then return. Read what is written. Correct and edit what you see needs correction and editing, and then we will resume our writing.
[A break]
Well, I did as you suggested; I took a short break for some refreshment. Then I returned and corrected and edited what we had already written. I want to say that on the way to my break I found myself smiling. I was feeling good about our time together and the short writing that we did. While returning to my desk I again smiled, because I felt that I could really do this, namely, sit and write communications with you.
This is good that you expressed this. Some people may feel it cannot be done, but you are showing that it can be done and you are the proof! Now let me ask: Did you find major changes needing to be made in the writing you did earlier?
Actually there were many typing errors, but nothing impossible to fix.
Good; then we may proceed. I want to speak a short time on the subject of communicating with Celestial spirits, and I know this is your interest in communicating with me. It is not just the fact that your desire to communicate with a Celestial spirit, but specifically with me. Are you able to articulate why you have this desire?
This is easy to do. The simple fact is that I once walked in similar shoes as did you while you were on earth on earth. I am far from an expert in your earthly life; I was not a Lutheran minister, but a Presbyterian one, and then later a Pentecostal minister. So the affinity I have with your church experience is what draws me to you. And also the fact that in your message recorded by James Padgett, you expressed that after you became spirit you continued to teach mortals on earth and yet experienced this a difficult thing to do. My desire is to discover in what way I may be of assistance to you; if I am able, I would love to help you.
Joseph, in order to help, let us begin by showing your readers what I wrote through James Padgett. Though written in 1915 it is not out of date. Please do this now.
The following is an excerpt from the letter of Martin Luther to James Padgett, written July 6, 1915:
“I was a teacher when on earth of what I thought were Bible truths, and I know that some good resulted from my teachings, although they were mixed with errors. But I have met many spirits of men who listened to my teachings, and believed many things that I taught. So you see, that even if the churches do teach many false doctrines in their creeds, yet mixed with these false doctrines are many truths, and these truths often find lodgment in the hearts of the hearers, and result in their finding the light and love of the Father. I am still teaching mortals whenever it is possible to do. But I find that my task is a difficult one, because there are so few mediums that are capable of receiving the truths of the higher things of life, and the impressions that I make on mortals by the exercise of suggestions are not very encouraging to them or to me. Sometimes the impressions are received and understood but very often they have no effect.
“If we could have more writing mediums, such as yourself, who are interested in these higher truths, and would believe that we could communicate such truths to them, the salvation of mankind would become much more rapid. But as Jesus said, the harvest is ripe and the laborers are few. You have a mission, which is greatly to be envied, I mean in the best sense, because you by the exercise of your duties become the medium between the Master and man. And I want to tell you that such a mission is a glorious one, and will bring to you untold blessings because you have now, and will have with increasing power the influences of the higher world of spirits and angels.”
Thank you, Joseph. As you and your readers can see, I did try to bring influence by the exercise of suggestions and the results were not good. In all these years we have not seen a response to our influences, except for the fact that individuals are receiving the Divine Love to a degree, and yet they do not know what it is that they have received. The difficulty is getting beyond beliefs created by erroneous doctrines and dogmas and ceremonies. Now, the question is, how to do this?
[A personal note] I feel that I am about to insert here my own thoughts in this writing. Perhaps I am merely tired. Nonetheless, I am stopping; I will not proceed now. Will I resume? What is Martin Luther about to write?
Sunday – July 6th, 2014 … A Comment
Interesting that this morning I woke with a desire to write communications with spirit. First, I felt I needed to search my documents for things I had written in the past in the area of spirit communications. While browsing in my computer I “found” the above communication with Martin Luther written four months ago. I say “found” because I had honestly completely forgotten that I wrote it! I can accept that I forgot about it if I had written it 4 years ago, but how in the world could I forget about it when it was done only 4 short months ago? What has been occupying my mind (and heart) these past four months? Yes, I traveled to Australia during May, and this occupied a much of my time, and to a degree expended a great deal of my physical energy. This explains in part my forgetfulness, but I remain alarmed that I continue to exhibit a willingness to shun communications with spirit.
I have only a few more minutes to write before I must go; I wonder if Martin may wish to contribute a word here. Martin, Martin Luther, are you present and do you desire to offer a comment?
A Message from Martin
Joseph, I am not upset, nor am I alarmed with your long break from our communication. Be at peace about this; do not criticize and judge yourself. I love you; we all love you.
There is a good lesson to be learned in your recent experience, a lesson both for you and others. We in the Celestial heavens do not mark time as you on earth do. This being understood, we wait for you (and others) to give yourself the time to sit and receive our communications. It is much like the Divine Love: the Divine Love awaits your active desire to receive it. You are never compelled to do so; and certainly the Divine Love never forces its way into your soul. To do so would be to disregard your human will. Though we would love to communicate with you, we cannot unless you allow it to take place. When we begin again, we will begin slowly. This is your choice, Joseph. You have responded to our gentle promptings, and you are present now to take a short note, as it were, from us. We are here; we are always here. Our voice will not go silent; we will not reject your desire to communicate with us. Go now, go in peace and with our love. Return when you can. This part is in your control. You determine the time and the circumstance; and we will come to help and assist you. Do your part, though, Joseph: Be at prayer; be vigilant in prayer; be constant in this. For when you receive more of the Divine Love you will be the condition necessary to receive our thoughts. I will come again, Joseph, when you are ready. Thank you for responding to our promptings and influences. You came today and looked and saw what was started four months ago. Again, do not judge and condemn yourself. We will begin again. I love you and you are blessed by me and many others, and above all, our Heavenly Father blesses you.
I am Martin – Martin Luther.
A NEW BEGINNING (AGAIN)
I have always kept a journal of some sort ever since I was about 20 years-old – that was 59 years ago! Sometimes I merely wrote on a piece of paper, and saved the paper. My filing system was crude at best. Some were I kept in a book I happen to be reading. Others were placed in a file folder. But many notes were lost or simply thrown away. Later I was more organized and wrote on 3-ring binder paper, and many of these binders were kept through the years. Some were thrown away when I moved from place to place. As I changed with the times, I purchased a computer and wrote many of my notes and dialogues and journals using a computer – but I never completely moved away from hand writing. However, in early November of this year (2014), I picked up the pen again and began to write once more in a journal using the old method, namely, writing on paper.
Something changed when I did this. I am not new to receiving messages from spirits, for I have done this on and off (mostly off) since about mid-1980. What is taking place now, however, seems to be quite different. It is so new to me I do not have the words to describe all that is happening.
This started when I woke one morning with the unshakeable thought that I had died during the night (read my experience below). I wrote in my journal about this experience, and as the days went on I continued to write each morning. The content of my writing changed daily; the only way I can describe this is that I was observing a change taking place within myself.
From my Journal – Friday, November 7th, 2014
I am awake! The lighted clock near my bed reads 5:03AM. I feel different. What happened? Did I die during the night? I really mean what I just wrote: Did I die?
I'm here. I know this ... I need to get up and pee. It's cold in the house; I feel it, and remember that my wife likes warmth when she gets out of bed. She's a school teacher and it is her day to be early at school for playground duty. I walk to the thermostat and turn the furnace on; it rumbles into action.
Did I die? I ask again because something sure feels different. What is it? I know I am functioning in this physical body. In this sense nothing changed. What I just wrote is not quite the truth. I am here; true ... yet I am at the same time standing somehow apart, close by, but feeling that I am observing me. I feel myself standing here but also there.
Is it possible to exist in two places at the same time? Here I am feeling present in our bedroom. This physical place feels so heavy and dense. But at the same time I feel I am existing further away, somewhere less dense, separate, lighter and feeling very happy. And then I remember last evening, whispering a prayer to God: "Father, if possible, allow me if you please to visit during sleep brighter realms of the spirit world."
Is this the answer to why I feel the way I do this morning? Is this why I ask the question, "Did I die during my sleep?"
No; I did not literally die - but I did experience heavenly realms during my sleep. I know that I did; yet I cannot recall details of what I saw, experienced and did, and who it was that I spoke with. And yet, I know that the spirit part of who I am visited an extremely beautiful place during my sleep state.
Will this feeling be lost in the shuffle of today's activities? Will the memory evaporate just as the memory of the places visited during sleep already disappeared? I suppose somewhat, but not altogether. The richness of the beauty of my sleep experience will not completely fade. I am different. In some measure I did die last night. Part of my physical attachment to this world disappeared. A weight dropped from me. That is why I feel lighter, calmer and very relaxed.
Sunday – November 9th, 2014 “I heard a voice within say …”
“Consider this, Joseph: not many have the unique background that you do. Your life began in the church; you were born into it; your father was an ordained minister, and you grew up in the church, both literally and figuratively. You followed your father’s footsteps and became a pastor and teacher in the church. Yes, later you walked away from the church, and did a fairly good job of completely disassociating yourself from the church. But then you had the experience in 2006 of reading the writings of James Padgett for the first time – messages from Jesus and his disciples recorded by James. You felt unusually drawn to these messages. Then you attended the Divine Love retreat in Washington, DC, the 100th Anniversary celebration of the Padgett Messages; and you met Ron Shoemaker, who met Dr. Stone personally, and Ron sent you copies of letters from Dr. Stone to read. But before this, you were attracted to the old book that your friend gave to you, the 1950 edition of Dr. Stone’s book, “Messages from Jesus and Celestials, “ and in particular, the Preface that Dr. Stone wrote for that book. You liked his Preface and wondered why he did not use it again in later editions of his publications. And you chose it to use as a Preface in your new book (“Messages from Heaven”). But now you are entertaining doubts about publishing this book.
“Well, you are not being forced to proceed further. You are a free man. However, consider your true feelings. You are not feeling happy. In fact, you are feeling lost – floundering is the word that you used.”
Then I spoke and said: “What am I to do? What is the next step for me?”
The voice within again spoke and said, “You do know the answer. I come only to remind you. Go to God in prayer, Joseph; enter into your closet of prayer. Wait upon God, Joseph, wait upon the Father. Wait, seek, ask and knock. This has been your way in the past whenever you have experienced doubt. Be who you are; Joseph. Do not attempt to be anyone else but you. You have come this way because this is you. I plead with you to see this: Do not bury or attempt to hide the real you. Not now; not ever.”
Monday – November 10th, 2014
I am up early today – 3:30A. Rather than write, I decide to pray. Prayer was ‘light’ – meaning that the experience was quiet, mostly silent, with feelings of softness. I recognized the Presence of Love and welcomed the presence of friends in spirit, bright spirits of the Celestial Heaven. Today I accept and embrace my identity as a child of God; I am loved, I am sustained by Love; I am being changed by Love.
Today I feel that I would like to entertain a spirit friend, and invite you to speak through pen and paper. I ask: Is there a Celestial friend who would like to write a message this morning? If the answer is yes, then I ask for your help to make this so … So, I wait.
Yes, Joseph, I come with your invitation to write. You will not have the words come before you begin. The words that will appear will come as you place the pen on the paper. Merely allow this to happen. Do not attempt to control the flow. Do not search for a word to write. You may certainly correct and edit when you feel we are finished.
Let us begin. You are concerned about the work you may have remaining to do before you transition. Be assured that your transition will not happen any day soon. So I urge you to find your peace about this concern. When you do then you will discover that you are relaxed and calm.
Your voice is needed; I and many others desire to assist you to find your voice. We understand your surprise; nonetheless, it is true. There is a company of us; we are many. We are your friends and are near you nearly constantly – helping and guiding you. We desire to assist you to become a voice to others on earth. The individuals present with me are many; most of us were once preachers and teachers on earth, as you yourself once were. Our names are for the most part very familiar to you. I am Martin – yes, Martin Luther. Standing near are many others; one will bring surprise to you, for he is your own father, Andrew. There are many others too; in proper time their names will be revealed to you.
Our message to you now is that we are being very careful and, as it were, very delicate with you. We tell you this because, though you are in many ways a very strong individual, with determination and resolve; yet, you also possess a tendency to self-defeat and are easily hurt. You often translate the latter to weakness and unworthiness. When you become more successful in the acceptance of your purpose and potentialities, growing in your experience of the Father’s Love changing and assisting you, then you will be our voice in the world – not only to mankind, but more specifically, our voice to Christianity and to present-day church leaders.
This will be no easy task. Often we have tried this with other individuals but they resisted. You also to some extent have resisted, but, of course, for different reasons as mentioned above.
The beginning of your work will be of necessity slow. We are aware of your recent contact with a church leader, Teresa Blythe. You knew her many years ago, and it is good that you are restoring your connection with her. Another person is your friendship with Dan Scott, and his connection with the Nashville group; we hope that he will respond positively to your contact. There are others; we will bring their names and places to your attention. Are you willing? We will not force you to do the work ahead; but we sincerely invite you to be our voice.
We are aware of your present position. We would not ask if we knew you lack abilities to do what we ask you do. All that we ask is your willingness.
Presently you are hesitant. This is to be expected. It is all new to you, and we are aware. We will tell you now, know this, Joseph, the plan and purpose is very large. You will not be alone. We are with you now and promise to be with you each day and each step of the way. We are your friends in spirit, but there are also others on earth, and they will be made known to you.
You ask, will it be a book? Will it involve speaking engagements, you also ask. You also wonder if the work will include visits to churches and theological schools. All this may be possible; but at this time we will not share the specific plans. These and other things will be shown when the time is appropriate. Again, remember what we said at the beginning of our message … we will begin slow.
Our rapport is weakening. We will close. With all our love, we are your friends and we are One.
Martin – Martin Luther, with many others.
Wednesday – November 12th, 2014
Woke early today – at 4:00AM; in my office, read a few emails (one from Geoff relating to the date of Dr. Stone’s death, either January 6th or January 15th; the second from Bishop Brian relating to the copy of the message I received from Luther and “Pentecost”) … then to prayer. Prayer again was rich; feeling very grateful. Emphasis on the fact that the Divine Love is not about religion, dogma or doctrine, but about individuals and their experience with God. My specific prayer at this moment is that I be open to a spirit communicating with me. I wait …
Good morning, Joseph; yes, it is your friend Martin – Martin Luther. We are all here; we were pleased to be with you as you prayed. We love the prayer that Jesus gave, and we enjoy the experience of joining with you as you pray this prayer. The way that you pray this prayer is never the same; it shows that you have not made a ritual of it, and it is not mere recitation.
We are aware of your concern – that you shared the message we gave to you two days ago, that you shared it with your friend in Australia. We wish to say that we are pleased that you did this; we are happy to know that he shared it with the B___, for the core of that message is that the call to individuals is going forth, and his response was positive. It is confirmation that you are not singled out as the sole voice of Celestial spirits. You are one of many, and we acknowledge you have a sense of relief, and that you appreciate this clarification. There are many others on earth that are responding to the call from Celestial spirits, and we are happy that you are among those on earth responding to our call.
Nonetheless, Joseph, do not be hasty. We want you to feel free to share our messages as you will. Yet, we ask you to be attentive: Look and observe, study and become more aware of the evidence of the multitude of ways that we Celestial spirits are giving voice to the movement of the Father’s Spirit to bring the message of the Divine Love to light – to the awareness of increasing numbers of people on earth responding to the Presence of Love – the Divine Love. Open your eyes and ears and you will behold a wonderful thing happening on earth at this time.
We have observed your various responses to our message of a few days ago. Your response is the actual evidence of our continuing presence and influence. Yes, you are correct in that you sense the call to prepare for a new Pentecost. However, we are not looking to gather people to one specific location – to an assembly in a building of any sort. The call we are issuing is not to a church or a conglomerate of churches; our call – the Father’s call – is to individuals throughout the world. It is a call to individuals to respond to the promptings in their heart (feelings) to the presence of love. The feelings people are experiencing are real. It is a call to be open to the influence of Love; it a call to receive Love, to accept it and allow it to flow freely into the heart (the soul). Our desire is to see individuals begin to feel loved and accepted by their Creator – our Heavenly Father. It is the time to experience the true essence of brotherhood and the importance and worth of each and every individual on earth.
You will assist us in this effort; your voice will help; you will join with the voices of many people who know what is happening and are telling other people what it is they are experiencing has its source in heavenly places. This is the new Pentecost, Joseph; it is reaching out beyond the walls of sectarianism and religious institutions representing hundreds of conflicting doctrines and dogmas. This new Pentecost is the breaking down of the walls of separation that have been constructed that have divided humanity into thousands of separate groups. The Spirit of Love cannot be institutionalized, nor can it be bottled into separatist groups. Our Father’s Love is for the individual human soul; it is for each and all of us – humans on earth and spirits of mortals once on earth and now living in the spirit world.
This is not my voice alone that is assisting you to write these words. I am Martin Luther along with many preachers of old; we are many voices. Yes, even our beloved Master is present – Jesus our elder brother and friend; he also is attending the writing of this message. The call to humanity is originating from the Celestial Heavens, and it is intended, not just for your ears alone, it is intended for all humanity on earth.
Allow the message to go out into the world. And may all that see it and hear it respond to further the work of making known the Presence of God’s Great Love to all on earth today.
Broadcast this message to as many as possible. The Spirit of the Father is moving throughout the world; each and every individual is being visited. This is the word that must go forth. Do what you are able to do. Do not hold back; do not hide the word. What we give to you, turn and give to others. And encourage those that listen and hear to do the same.
The master has said, “The Father’s Love is reaching out to all the world; the Divine Love is waiting for each and all.” Help others to see and realize the truth of it. Not one person is excluded. Divine Love is for all people everywhere.
We have written enough for now. Blessings to you, Joseph, and to all who read our message to you.
I am Martin Luther with a large company of Celestials. We are one.
Friday – November 14th, 2014
I am very distracted today. I was up early (3:00AM). I cannot recall what I did; only to say I experienced many distractions. Time in prayer was very short, and during prayer I felt very restless. It is now 5:45AM and I will be surprised if a Celestial will desire to write. I wait …
I am here and you are very correct in saying that you have been distracted. I will not write long. I do want to encourage you as you develop thoughts and ideas how to begin to speak to people about the message of the Divine Love. We spoke to you about not being too hasty. This advice applies to your contact with “outsiders” – to those who have no knowledge whatsoever of the existence of the Divine Love. The idea you have of the ‘storyteller’ is a good beginning. Many of your thoughts, ideas and feelings are the true evidence of the presence of your guides. You can trust them. This explains to some extent the restlessness that you experienced this morning. It is the expression of your wrestling with this or that thought. This will settle down. Don’t be alarmed, and don’t criticize yourself. This morning was not wasted time. You were right not to force your prayers, especially not making it a forced ritual and something you must do. Your soul longings for the Divine Love have been received and Divine Love has been received into your soul, whether you felt the evidence of it or not. This is where your practice of trust enters the picture.
You ask, were there Celestial spirits present Wednesday evening when you attended a program where Debby Taylor led a time to “Ask the Angels.” But of course! Your presence was appreciated by Mrs. Taylor. Because you were there, she is now curious of your work and your books. She was pleased and so were the others in attendance.
If you do attend again, and we do urge you to return, you may ask Mrs. Taylor’s angel about us, and what her guides see. We will lead you what to ask. And be sure that you attend her program in December at the public library. Be prepared to speak about your experience coming to the awareness of the Padgett material back in 2006. Your story will fit well with her program invitation (“Have you had a spiritual experience?”). You have ideas about handing out small cards telling about your books. These are small steps and we encourage you to take them. Everything has its beginning. The long walk always begins with the first small step. So it is with the work you are being called to do.
Who is this writing today?
My name is Philip. I am with others, of course. Yes, Martin Luther is here, as is your father, Andrew, and many others. Take a break; we will resume later.
Note to self: This message from Philip was comforting and also disturbing … why was the name of my biological father dropped in at the end? What purpose did this serve?
Saturday – November 15th, 2014
I feel better! It is nearly 7AM and I have been out of bed since 2AM. I have been feeling very troubled about a very small detail – a name or title I plan to create later today for a business card. I’ve bounced around with two ideas (“Conversations with Joseph” and “Storytelling with Joseph”). Neither seemed appropriate. I do see myself presenting stories and conversations to small groups of people, but I do not like this as the introduction or the theme of public presentations. I see myself “Sharing News of God’s Great Love.” This is why I feel good. I feel that my guides have helped me. It actually happened shortly after I began to pray this morning. Then I fell asleep in my recliner for nearly two hours, and when I woke the same words were still with me. Do my Celestial friends have something to say about all this?
Good morning, Joseph. We are here and pleased to say we are happy with your development. Yesterday you were conflicted about the thought of making yourself available for public talks. This was the exhibit of recurring doubts which you translated into feelings of unworthiness. These feelings do not begin with your feelings unworthiness, but in your relationship with the Father and also us – your Celestial friends. As we continue these feelings will appear again, and with experience they will fade and may even disappear, dependent on the continuing development of your soul with your acceptance of the Divine Love. Prayer and sincere longings for the Father’s Love is the only solid remedy. You know this intellectually, and you are learning this experientially daily.
This, that you are doing now, is part of our plan for you. You are beginning with small steps, and these first steps will lead you into bigger things. This is much like the photo you are considering using for the cover of your book (a new book titled “Higher Ground). The things you are doing and planning now represent the steps you took when you were recovering the auto accident many years ago.
Today you cannot see where your present steps will lead tomorrow or the next month and even the next year. As Philip told you, every journey begins with the first small step.
We do suggest that you begin your latest decision concerning the small business card. This will be well received. It will be a good introduction of you as a speaker, and of us, the writers of the messages we gave to James Padgett (the business card will show the front cover of the new book “Messages from Heaven”). So now you may be able to see why there is such a large company of Celestial spirits interested in you, your work and your success. We like what you wrote to your friend (an email to Helge Mercker) that you desire to be a servant of the Padgett Messages. This is a very high desire on your part; we want you to realize that we will be with you, right alongside you, as you strive to be faithful to this desire.
May God our Heavenly Father bless you abundantly with His Love – is our prayer for you.
We are one – your Celestial friends, Martin Luther with many others.
Tuesday – November 18th, 2014
I woke early again today and prayed earnestly. Prayers with Father and Celestial spirits was rich and full … using as usual the free-form use of the beautiful prayer that Jesus gave to James Padgett. I paused long and silently “in the arms of our Father’s Love.” After this I went to my desk, wrote the previous words in my journal and then paused and wrote: Is there a Celestial friend present who may desire to write? I wait …
Good morning dear Joseph; I am here, Andrew – your father. Yes, I see your smile – and yet I see that you are doubtful that it is truly I, your earthly, biological father. I have progressed a great deal since I passed so long ago. It is difficult for you to take my message. Let this first message be brief, then, for it may take time for you to realize that I am truly your father. I shall return – if you will permit this.
Note to self: I feel overwhelmed by a variety of feelings. I was taken by surprise when I saw the words on paper and that the writer purported to be my dad. I felt a rush of anxiety and anger. Why would he come at this time, during a period when I have only begun to feel relaxed with the idea of communicating with spirits? I am perplexed; and ‘he’ sensed this and broke off writing. I did not feel closed to further writing, but from a different spirit. So, breathing deeply, I waited …
Same day – Later
Joseph, this is your friend Martin. I understand your feelings surrounding the visit of your father. In time you will relax and welcome his presence. He will return to write soon. Andrew is a lovely spirit and loves you very much. Yes, it is true that he has his home in the Celestial heaven, and this is also true of your mother. She will come and write you; this will be for another day. There is purpose for Andrew coming to you now; this purpose will be revealed to you.
I would like to share that we are all pleased with your progress, not only with us and receiving our messages, but with your progress as you begin your public work.
The business card that you created is a small step. It expresses well your desire to be of help to the cause of making known the truth of the Divine Love. Your public presence will grow. Prepare a place where people may come and hear you speak about your experience in coming to the knowledge of the existence of the Divine Love. This will be shown you as you continue to respond to our help and influence. You will receive suggestions along the way as you are taking steps in the direction you feel led to go. Do not be anxious about having a place to meet. This will come. Perhaps you will meet at the public library. Be open to what develops. An individual who attends the same meeting where you will be in December may have a suggestion for you. Listen to clues and promptings. Does this not sound exciting? It is a new day for you; it is a new beginning. Be open and awake to what is developing in your life. All that is happening is an unfolding experience. Do not attempt to get ahead of what is taking place; do not be in a rush; do not attempt to force this or that to happen. Do not run when a slow walk is required. Above all things, be open to what is presented before you.
We are present and we will help you along the way, even to the extent of what to say when you begin your public appearances.
• Awareness of the existence of the Celestial Messages: This will be first.
• Your personal experience will be next.
• And third, an invitation to listeners to participate in the experience of the presence of Love.
These three things will be the focus. But how they will be presented will change and evolve. We urge you to be open to this brief outline. It must not be static or dogmatically presented. You must not be stern, inflexible, dogmatic and static. Be gentle and open to the individuals you will meet. With loving eyes, see each person as a unique individual, a precious child of God.
This will be enough for now. We will speak again.
We are your Celestial friends, your guides. We are one ...
Luther, with many others.
Wednesday – November 19th, 2014
Today I woke at 3:30AM … read various emails, and then posted my new book (“Messages from Heaven”) to Facebook. Prayer at 4:30a, which was very calm, expressing appreciation for continuing guidance and help from Celestial friends, and the blessings of our Heavenly Father’s Love. I feel that I want to communicate with my dad, Andrew. So I wait …
Yes, Joseph, my son, I am here, your father, Andrew.
Thank you for returning again to write. I want to apologize for my actions yesterday. I was surprised how I reacted and responded to your presence. I could not really accept that it was you, really you, and I confess that I felt anger toward you. How can I truly know this is not my imagination? Is there some way that I may know?
Let me respond, my son. I am aware of your feelings toward me. After all, consider that we did not communicate much, practically none, and you were so young when I passed. I did not pass in good condition, and I was a long time recovering. I was bewildered and confused when I first awoke in spirit. Yes, it required a very long time for me to adjust to my new surroundings. I will tell you the more complete story of my progression later; I will tell only a few details today.
You will be happy to hear – for I know how much you loved your brother Charles [Note: Charles is my brother and he was killed during the war, World War II) – that he was present when I woke. He looked so very happy to see me! We did cry, for I too loved him, and we all were crushed when we heard news of his death in the war. Well, his appearance was beautiful and had such a happy countenance about him. He smiled nearly continuously. I was curious of course what the source of his happiness was. Charles helped me, his own father, and I was in his care and charge. He guided me around and showed me his beautiful home and the wonders of my new life here. Others were also present to help me adjust.
Later, after I had been in the spirit world for a time, I took a keen interest in you, as did Charles. Oh, we did not only concentrate on you alone, for there were at that time still many of our family on earth. This was all before your mother passed. She will come to tell you of her experience.
We were drawn to you; you were of special interest to us because we saw your potential and also your stubbornness. This latter quality was unusual; it was not a negative thing, though it could have been. This stubbornness allowed you to be critical and not mere acceptant of what life put before you. In other words, you were willing to question and, if needed, change and move in other directions, which you did often, and in some measure still doing. I am not your primary guide, Joseph. You had and now have several guides. Perhaps it would help you to see that I was a very interested bystander, and at times, when asked by your guides, to provide you direct help.
You are still asking whether I am truly your father that is communicating in this way with you. I offer this for your consideration, it is this: It was I that was present this morning and impressing you with my name. It was I who was present when Philip suggested to you that I was with him while he was writing.
Yes, you may call me Andrew, if you so choose. Either will be fine. You have a longing that I write you, and I want to say that I am very anxious that you allow me to do this. I will not force you, and I will not be bothersome to you, for I am aware of the range of your present interests and activity. Charles would like the opportunity to write; as would your mother (she is of such beautiful radiant presence) … and of course all the family, which you know, are many. They want you to know that they are all quite fine and happy in their life here. You are correct, we are not all together in one location, and we certainly are no longer what you know as ‘family.’ We each have our separate lives; we are individuals. I am no longer a father to them – or the husband of Julia. We are more like friends, if you can accept this. Yes, your sister Margaret and I now get along quite nicely. She is no longer bitter toward me, nor is your brother Bundy. Each one of us is progressing, some faster than others; but all are happy in their own way and in their own space and experience.
[Note to self: I am feeling good and enjoying the experience writing this message from my dad.]
Joseph, I sense that your feelings have changed from the experience you had with my unexpected presence yesterday. In the days ahead you will see this as an important experience for you – that you found that you still had ill feelings toward me. Because you are older and have the perspective that comes with years, and because you also have a good amount of the Divine Love, family injuries have been removed to a large extent. I had these same injuries, as did your brothers and sisters. When you came to the knowledge of the Divine Love in the readings in James Padgett’s writings (Yes, I have met James) you changed, shall we say, explosively. And when you had this experience, all of us already in the spirit world benefited. I am not suggesting it was the time I discovered the Divine Love; no. Not too long after I passed into the spirit world very kind and helpful spirits showed me the truth of the Divine Love, and similar to your experience, I almost immediately embraced the teachings of the way of Divine Love. It became my salvation, and I progressed quickly. Yes, I had many of the same injuries as you, and had a hard time releasing them. I was stagnant, and when the teachings of the Divine Love were introduced to me I began to experience change and transformation. When I saw your response, when you began to read the writings of James Padgett, I felt gratefulness and happiness. And now whenever I see and hear you pray the way that you do, this adds to my joy and it also helps us when we listen to your prayers. Some of the spirits here that attend your prayer time are your own kin. This is true, Joseph, and I know that you feel the truth of what I am telling you.
This has become quite a long message. It was good writing you like this. I pray we may do this again soon. I realize your family awaits your assistance. Go, my son. We will communicate again. We cannot say everything that needs to be said in one message. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with you. I love you, my son and my friend. Yes, I am your friend.
With all the love and blessings of our Heavenly Father, I am …
Andrew – your father when I was on earth long ago.
[Background information for readers: Andrew passed after he was diagnosed with cancer, and suffered a very long and painful illness. He died at home on October 2nd, 1951. Julia, his wife and my mother, attended to his nursing, as did my sister Margaret. Julia and Andrew had twelve children, and I am number twelve. Andrew was an ordained Christian minister, and was a pastor of a church located in Buffalo, NY when he passed. As noted above, I was sixteen when he passed.]
Reflections – Saturday, November 29th, 2014
It has been busy here since I last recorded a message from spirit. It is the holiday season, which is always a busy time in our home. I feel different since I heard from my dad. I shared it over the telephone with my sister, Marie. She cried while I read it. When we talked about it, I mentioned my reluctance to fully accept that this was not my imagination. She helped me to see that it was not my imagination. I am happy that I shared it with her. It has made it easier to share with others who are not family.
In his message on Tuesday, November 18th, Martin said this: “There is purpose for Andrew coming to you now; this purpose will be revealed to you.” It is already happening. I have not sat to receive another message from spirit, but the feeling of the presence of spirits is more real than it has ever been prior to my father coming to write. When I think about this, I wonder what it felt like to James Padgett to have his wife and other family members come so close to him. This had to help him accept the fact of the presence of Jesus and other Celestial spirits. And not only this, but also to accept the presence of the Father’s Great Love. Divine Love can be experienced as being more real than anything in all nature, Jesus wrote in a message to James Padgett. This is so true, for it is not a mere intellectual assertion, but rather, a verifiable thing by and through experience.
Later Saturday – November 29th, 2014
I have not written a message in over a week and I don’t feel guilty or negligent. This is new for me. Today I feel anxious as I anticipate a Celestial friend to come near to write. I pray that I am open and in relative good condition to receive a message from spirit. I feel that I am, and I wait to see who it is that shall come to write.
I am here, Joseph, and I do have a message that I wish to give. Yes, I realize that you did not pray in your usual way – which at times can be very long. You did have true soul longings for the Divine Love which, as you know, is faster than formed thought, and sufficient for the Father to hear and answer.
You have the thought that it is your elder brother, Jesus, who writes this, and you are correct. I have not had the opportunity like this in a very long time, and I do have a message for you and all your friends.
It is time, as your friend Geoff spoke during the recent Divine Love Retreat in Washington, DC. It is time for all my friends on earth to reach out in a host of ways to mankind with the message and demonstration of the availability of the Divine Love. Many persons are having experiences that are directly related to the Divine Love, and yet they have neither knowledge nor awareness what it is that they are experiencing. You and all others who are aware of the existence of the Divine Love and know something of its purpose and effect in human lives, must begin to reach out to these individuals to help them realize that it is God’s Great Love that they are experiencing. Love – the Divine Love – is really the only answer.
Joseph, it is time for you to make yourself known in your community, and to do this you must make yourself available and accessible. Martin Luther has been guiding you and your response has been good. This coming week will be the time to begin your public appearance. We will be present to assist you. You will not know the particulars of our help until you are present at the meeting on Saturday. At this time, today, as you are writing this message, what we are saying is only a very small fraction of the influence you will feel one week from today. I am as anxious as you are. We will not force our presence upon those attending the meeting, yet, to those who will be open, they will feel something uniquely different. When you speak you will have clear vision of the change that came to you when you began to read our messages to mankind given to James Padgett. What you say will have influence with listeners because we will be present to each one. They will remember and some will even express a desire to hear more about your experiences. With our presence and influence it will be a memorable event for many. Please remember that we will not exert pressure in order to force their attention. Hungry souls will open to our presence. This is all that I need to say at this time about the meeting that you will attend next week Saturday.
I do want to encourage you to continue to be open and willing to record messages from your Celestial friends. I am happy that your own father, Andrew, came to write and to be a member of the band of helpers assisting you at this time. Andrew’s presence has given you deeper confidence in the work we have planned for you to do. Your mother and others in your family are also present to encourage you.
Our task is not easy, for you are not one to quickly step forward into the public eye, but we see that you will. I come to encourage you and all who read this message, that each person with the Divine Love has a similar work as Joseph. He is not singled out. Each person is called to speak of your experience in receiving God’s Love. Do not be afraid or hesitant, for Celestial angels are with you. It is time that each one do his/her part in fulfilling the desire of our Heavenly Father that all His children everywhere hear the Good News of the availability of the Divine Love, and the possibility of the transformation of the human soul. Our prayer and hope is that others will see your personal transfiguration. Your family, neighbors and friends will notice the change happening in your life; do not be shy to tell them exactly what it is that has made the great change in your life. You have received a good portion of the Divine Love. Some of you have been enjoying this process many years. As you step out in faith you will experience even greater inflowing of the Father’s Great Love.
The light of Divine Love is within you and it cannot be hid. You have the truth and you are the truth … it is within you; it is the Divine Love, the substance of our Heavenly Father’s Great Soul. Relating to matters of receiving the Divine Love, you realize that it is only you who can prevent this love changing you into a Divine Angel on earth. So your life is about the Divine Love revealing its transforming power in your life, so that others may see and cause them to wonder what this change is that they see in your life. Only you can prevent the visibility of the Divine Love in your life. Do not attempt to hide this from others. It is time – the right time to allow the manifestation of the light of Divine Love in you to shine in all the dark places in your world.
Well, I have written enough; it is a long message for Joseph to record.
Let me close then, by saying this: Be who you are – the beloved sons and daughters of your loving Heavenly Father. All are His children; all are the objects of His Great Love and most tender care. His Love – the Divine Love – is waiting for all.
With the Love and Blessings of the Father, and my love and blessing,
I am your brother and friend,
Jesus.
I have always kept a journal of some sort ever since I was about 20 years-old – that was 59 years ago! Sometimes I merely wrote on a piece of paper, and saved the paper. My filing system was crude at best. Some were I kept in a book I happen to be reading. Others were placed in a file folder. But many notes were lost or simply thrown away. Later I was more organized and wrote on 3-ring binder paper, and many of these binders were kept through the years. Some were thrown away when I moved from place to place. As I changed with the times, I purchased a computer and wrote many of my notes and dialogues and journals using a computer – but I never completely moved away from hand writing. However, in early November of this year (2014), I picked up the pen again and began to write once more in a journal using the old method, namely, writing on paper.
Something changed when I did this. I am not new to receiving messages from spirits, for I have done this on and off (mostly off) since about mid-1980. What is taking place now, however, seems to be quite different. It is so new to me I do not have the words to describe all that is happening.
This started when I woke one morning with the unshakeable thought that I had died during the night (read my experience below). I wrote in my journal about this experience, and as the days went on I continued to write each morning. The content of my writing changed daily; the only way I can describe this is that I was observing a change taking place within myself.
From my Journal – Friday, November 7th, 2014
I am awake! The lighted clock near my bed reads 5:03AM. I feel different. What happened? Did I die during the night? I really mean what I just wrote: Did I die?
I'm here. I know this ... I need to get up and pee. It's cold in the house; I feel it, and remember that my wife likes warmth when she gets out of bed. She's a school teacher and it is her day to be early at school for playground duty. I walk to the thermostat and turn the furnace on; it rumbles into action.
Did I die? I ask again because something sure feels different. What is it? I know I am functioning in this physical body. In this sense nothing changed. What I just wrote is not quite the truth. I am here; true ... yet I am at the same time standing somehow apart, close by, but feeling that I am observing me. I feel myself standing here but also there.
Is it possible to exist in two places at the same time? Here I am feeling present in our bedroom. This physical place feels so heavy and dense. But at the same time I feel I am existing further away, somewhere less dense, separate, lighter and feeling very happy. And then I remember last evening, whispering a prayer to God: "Father, if possible, allow me if you please to visit during sleep brighter realms of the spirit world."
Is this the answer to why I feel the way I do this morning? Is this why I ask the question, "Did I die during my sleep?"
No; I did not literally die - but I did experience heavenly realms during my sleep. I know that I did; yet I cannot recall details of what I saw, experienced and did, and who it was that I spoke with. And yet, I know that the spirit part of who I am visited an extremely beautiful place during my sleep state.
Will this feeling be lost in the shuffle of today's activities? Will the memory evaporate just as the memory of the places visited during sleep already disappeared? I suppose somewhat, but not altogether. The richness of the beauty of my sleep experience will not completely fade. I am different. In some measure I did die last night. Part of my physical attachment to this world disappeared. A weight dropped from me. That is why I feel lighter, calmer and very relaxed.
Sunday – November 9th, 2014 “I heard a voice within say …”
“Consider this, Joseph: not many have the unique background that you do. Your life began in the church; you were born into it; your father was an ordained minister, and you grew up in the church, both literally and figuratively. You followed your father’s footsteps and became a pastor and teacher in the church. Yes, later you walked away from the church, and did a fairly good job of completely disassociating yourself from the church. But then you had the experience in 2006 of reading the writings of James Padgett for the first time – messages from Jesus and his disciples recorded by James. You felt unusually drawn to these messages. Then you attended the Divine Love retreat in Washington, DC, the 100th Anniversary celebration of the Padgett Messages; and you met Ron Shoemaker, who met Dr. Stone personally, and Ron sent you copies of letters from Dr. Stone to read. But before this, you were attracted to the old book that your friend gave to you, the 1950 edition of Dr. Stone’s book, “Messages from Jesus and Celestials, “ and in particular, the Preface that Dr. Stone wrote for that book. You liked his Preface and wondered why he did not use it again in later editions of his publications. And you chose it to use as a Preface in your new book (“Messages from Heaven”). But now you are entertaining doubts about publishing this book.
“Well, you are not being forced to proceed further. You are a free man. However, consider your true feelings. You are not feeling happy. In fact, you are feeling lost – floundering is the word that you used.”
Then I spoke and said: “What am I to do? What is the next step for me?”
The voice within again spoke and said, “You do know the answer. I come only to remind you. Go to God in prayer, Joseph; enter into your closet of prayer. Wait upon God, Joseph, wait upon the Father. Wait, seek, ask and knock. This has been your way in the past whenever you have experienced doubt. Be who you are; Joseph. Do not attempt to be anyone else but you. You have come this way because this is you. I plead with you to see this: Do not bury or attempt to hide the real you. Not now; not ever.”
Monday – November 10th, 2014
I am up early today – 3:30A. Rather than write, I decide to pray. Prayer was ‘light’ – meaning that the experience was quiet, mostly silent, with feelings of softness. I recognized the Presence of Love and welcomed the presence of friends in spirit, bright spirits of the Celestial Heaven. Today I accept and embrace my identity as a child of God; I am loved, I am sustained by Love; I am being changed by Love.
Today I feel that I would like to entertain a spirit friend, and invite you to speak through pen and paper. I ask: Is there a Celestial friend who would like to write a message this morning? If the answer is yes, then I ask for your help to make this so … So, I wait.
Yes, Joseph, I come with your invitation to write. You will not have the words come before you begin. The words that will appear will come as you place the pen on the paper. Merely allow this to happen. Do not attempt to control the flow. Do not search for a word to write. You may certainly correct and edit when you feel we are finished.
Let us begin. You are concerned about the work you may have remaining to do before you transition. Be assured that your transition will not happen any day soon. So I urge you to find your peace about this concern. When you do then you will discover that you are relaxed and calm.
Your voice is needed; I and many others desire to assist you to find your voice. We understand your surprise; nonetheless, it is true. There is a company of us; we are many. We are your friends and are near you nearly constantly – helping and guiding you. We desire to assist you to become a voice to others on earth. The individuals present with me are many; most of us were once preachers and teachers on earth, as you yourself once were. Our names are for the most part very familiar to you. I am Martin – yes, Martin Luther. Standing near are many others; one will bring surprise to you, for he is your own father, Andrew. There are many others too; in proper time their names will be revealed to you.
Our message to you now is that we are being very careful and, as it were, very delicate with you. We tell you this because, though you are in many ways a very strong individual, with determination and resolve; yet, you also possess a tendency to self-defeat and are easily hurt. You often translate the latter to weakness and unworthiness. When you become more successful in the acceptance of your purpose and potentialities, growing in your experience of the Father’s Love changing and assisting you, then you will be our voice in the world – not only to mankind, but more specifically, our voice to Christianity and to present-day church leaders.
This will be no easy task. Often we have tried this with other individuals but they resisted. You also to some extent have resisted, but, of course, for different reasons as mentioned above.
The beginning of your work will be of necessity slow. We are aware of your recent contact with a church leader, Teresa Blythe. You knew her many years ago, and it is good that you are restoring your connection with her. Another person is your friendship with Dan Scott, and his connection with the Nashville group; we hope that he will respond positively to your contact. There are others; we will bring their names and places to your attention. Are you willing? We will not force you to do the work ahead; but we sincerely invite you to be our voice.
We are aware of your present position. We would not ask if we knew you lack abilities to do what we ask you do. All that we ask is your willingness.
Presently you are hesitant. This is to be expected. It is all new to you, and we are aware. We will tell you now, know this, Joseph, the plan and purpose is very large. You will not be alone. We are with you now and promise to be with you each day and each step of the way. We are your friends in spirit, but there are also others on earth, and they will be made known to you.
You ask, will it be a book? Will it involve speaking engagements, you also ask. You also wonder if the work will include visits to churches and theological schools. All this may be possible; but at this time we will not share the specific plans. These and other things will be shown when the time is appropriate. Again, remember what we said at the beginning of our message … we will begin slow.
Our rapport is weakening. We will close. With all our love, we are your friends and we are One.
Martin – Martin Luther, with many others.
Wednesday – November 12th, 2014
Woke early today – at 4:00AM; in my office, read a few emails (one from Geoff relating to the date of Dr. Stone’s death, either January 6th or January 15th; the second from Bishop Brian relating to the copy of the message I received from Luther and “Pentecost”) … then to prayer. Prayer again was rich; feeling very grateful. Emphasis on the fact that the Divine Love is not about religion, dogma or doctrine, but about individuals and their experience with God. My specific prayer at this moment is that I be open to a spirit communicating with me. I wait …
Good morning, Joseph; yes, it is your friend Martin – Martin Luther. We are all here; we were pleased to be with you as you prayed. We love the prayer that Jesus gave, and we enjoy the experience of joining with you as you pray this prayer. The way that you pray this prayer is never the same; it shows that you have not made a ritual of it, and it is not mere recitation.
We are aware of your concern – that you shared the message we gave to you two days ago, that you shared it with your friend in Australia. We wish to say that we are pleased that you did this; we are happy to know that he shared it with the B___, for the core of that message is that the call to individuals is going forth, and his response was positive. It is confirmation that you are not singled out as the sole voice of Celestial spirits. You are one of many, and we acknowledge you have a sense of relief, and that you appreciate this clarification. There are many others on earth that are responding to the call from Celestial spirits, and we are happy that you are among those on earth responding to our call.
Nonetheless, Joseph, do not be hasty. We want you to feel free to share our messages as you will. Yet, we ask you to be attentive: Look and observe, study and become more aware of the evidence of the multitude of ways that we Celestial spirits are giving voice to the movement of the Father’s Spirit to bring the message of the Divine Love to light – to the awareness of increasing numbers of people on earth responding to the Presence of Love – the Divine Love. Open your eyes and ears and you will behold a wonderful thing happening on earth at this time.
We have observed your various responses to our message of a few days ago. Your response is the actual evidence of our continuing presence and influence. Yes, you are correct in that you sense the call to prepare for a new Pentecost. However, we are not looking to gather people to one specific location – to an assembly in a building of any sort. The call we are issuing is not to a church or a conglomerate of churches; our call – the Father’s call – is to individuals throughout the world. It is a call to individuals to respond to the promptings in their heart (feelings) to the presence of love. The feelings people are experiencing are real. It is a call to be open to the influence of Love; it a call to receive Love, to accept it and allow it to flow freely into the heart (the soul). Our desire is to see individuals begin to feel loved and accepted by their Creator – our Heavenly Father. It is the time to experience the true essence of brotherhood and the importance and worth of each and every individual on earth.
You will assist us in this effort; your voice will help; you will join with the voices of many people who know what is happening and are telling other people what it is they are experiencing has its source in heavenly places. This is the new Pentecost, Joseph; it is reaching out beyond the walls of sectarianism and religious institutions representing hundreds of conflicting doctrines and dogmas. This new Pentecost is the breaking down of the walls of separation that have been constructed that have divided humanity into thousands of separate groups. The Spirit of Love cannot be institutionalized, nor can it be bottled into separatist groups. Our Father’s Love is for the individual human soul; it is for each and all of us – humans on earth and spirits of mortals once on earth and now living in the spirit world.
This is not my voice alone that is assisting you to write these words. I am Martin Luther along with many preachers of old; we are many voices. Yes, even our beloved Master is present – Jesus our elder brother and friend; he also is attending the writing of this message. The call to humanity is originating from the Celestial Heavens, and it is intended, not just for your ears alone, it is intended for all humanity on earth.
Allow the message to go out into the world. And may all that see it and hear it respond to further the work of making known the Presence of God’s Great Love to all on earth today.
Broadcast this message to as many as possible. The Spirit of the Father is moving throughout the world; each and every individual is being visited. This is the word that must go forth. Do what you are able to do. Do not hold back; do not hide the word. What we give to you, turn and give to others. And encourage those that listen and hear to do the same.
The master has said, “The Father’s Love is reaching out to all the world; the Divine Love is waiting for each and all.” Help others to see and realize the truth of it. Not one person is excluded. Divine Love is for all people everywhere.
We have written enough for now. Blessings to you, Joseph, and to all who read our message to you.
I am Martin Luther with a large company of Celestials. We are one.
Friday – November 14th, 2014
I am very distracted today. I was up early (3:00AM). I cannot recall what I did; only to say I experienced many distractions. Time in prayer was very short, and during prayer I felt very restless. It is now 5:45AM and I will be surprised if a Celestial will desire to write. I wait …
I am here and you are very correct in saying that you have been distracted. I will not write long. I do want to encourage you as you develop thoughts and ideas how to begin to speak to people about the message of the Divine Love. We spoke to you about not being too hasty. This advice applies to your contact with “outsiders” – to those who have no knowledge whatsoever of the existence of the Divine Love. The idea you have of the ‘storyteller’ is a good beginning. Many of your thoughts, ideas and feelings are the true evidence of the presence of your guides. You can trust them. This explains to some extent the restlessness that you experienced this morning. It is the expression of your wrestling with this or that thought. This will settle down. Don’t be alarmed, and don’t criticize yourself. This morning was not wasted time. You were right not to force your prayers, especially not making it a forced ritual and something you must do. Your soul longings for the Divine Love have been received and Divine Love has been received into your soul, whether you felt the evidence of it or not. This is where your practice of trust enters the picture.
You ask, were there Celestial spirits present Wednesday evening when you attended a program where Debby Taylor led a time to “Ask the Angels.” But of course! Your presence was appreciated by Mrs. Taylor. Because you were there, she is now curious of your work and your books. She was pleased and so were the others in attendance.
If you do attend again, and we do urge you to return, you may ask Mrs. Taylor’s angel about us, and what her guides see. We will lead you what to ask. And be sure that you attend her program in December at the public library. Be prepared to speak about your experience coming to the awareness of the Padgett material back in 2006. Your story will fit well with her program invitation (“Have you had a spiritual experience?”). You have ideas about handing out small cards telling about your books. These are small steps and we encourage you to take them. Everything has its beginning. The long walk always begins with the first small step. So it is with the work you are being called to do.
Who is this writing today?
My name is Philip. I am with others, of course. Yes, Martin Luther is here, as is your father, Andrew, and many others. Take a break; we will resume later.
Note to self: This message from Philip was comforting and also disturbing … why was the name of my biological father dropped in at the end? What purpose did this serve?
Saturday – November 15th, 2014
I feel better! It is nearly 7AM and I have been out of bed since 2AM. I have been feeling very troubled about a very small detail – a name or title I plan to create later today for a business card. I’ve bounced around with two ideas (“Conversations with Joseph” and “Storytelling with Joseph”). Neither seemed appropriate. I do see myself presenting stories and conversations to small groups of people, but I do not like this as the introduction or the theme of public presentations. I see myself “Sharing News of God’s Great Love.” This is why I feel good. I feel that my guides have helped me. It actually happened shortly after I began to pray this morning. Then I fell asleep in my recliner for nearly two hours, and when I woke the same words were still with me. Do my Celestial friends have something to say about all this?
Good morning, Joseph. We are here and pleased to say we are happy with your development. Yesterday you were conflicted about the thought of making yourself available for public talks. This was the exhibit of recurring doubts which you translated into feelings of unworthiness. These feelings do not begin with your feelings unworthiness, but in your relationship with the Father and also us – your Celestial friends. As we continue these feelings will appear again, and with experience they will fade and may even disappear, dependent on the continuing development of your soul with your acceptance of the Divine Love. Prayer and sincere longings for the Father’s Love is the only solid remedy. You know this intellectually, and you are learning this experientially daily.
This, that you are doing now, is part of our plan for you. You are beginning with small steps, and these first steps will lead you into bigger things. This is much like the photo you are considering using for the cover of your book (a new book titled “Higher Ground). The things you are doing and planning now represent the steps you took when you were recovering the auto accident many years ago.
Today you cannot see where your present steps will lead tomorrow or the next month and even the next year. As Philip told you, every journey begins with the first small step.
We do suggest that you begin your latest decision concerning the small business card. This will be well received. It will be a good introduction of you as a speaker, and of us, the writers of the messages we gave to James Padgett (the business card will show the front cover of the new book “Messages from Heaven”). So now you may be able to see why there is such a large company of Celestial spirits interested in you, your work and your success. We like what you wrote to your friend (an email to Helge Mercker) that you desire to be a servant of the Padgett Messages. This is a very high desire on your part; we want you to realize that we will be with you, right alongside you, as you strive to be faithful to this desire.
May God our Heavenly Father bless you abundantly with His Love – is our prayer for you.
We are one – your Celestial friends, Martin Luther with many others.
Tuesday – November 18th, 2014
I woke early again today and prayed earnestly. Prayers with Father and Celestial spirits was rich and full … using as usual the free-form use of the beautiful prayer that Jesus gave to James Padgett. I paused long and silently “in the arms of our Father’s Love.” After this I went to my desk, wrote the previous words in my journal and then paused and wrote: Is there a Celestial friend present who may desire to write? I wait …
Good morning dear Joseph; I am here, Andrew – your father. Yes, I see your smile – and yet I see that you are doubtful that it is truly I, your earthly, biological father. I have progressed a great deal since I passed so long ago. It is difficult for you to take my message. Let this first message be brief, then, for it may take time for you to realize that I am truly your father. I shall return – if you will permit this.
Note to self: I feel overwhelmed by a variety of feelings. I was taken by surprise when I saw the words on paper and that the writer purported to be my dad. I felt a rush of anxiety and anger. Why would he come at this time, during a period when I have only begun to feel relaxed with the idea of communicating with spirits? I am perplexed; and ‘he’ sensed this and broke off writing. I did not feel closed to further writing, but from a different spirit. So, breathing deeply, I waited …
Same day – Later
Joseph, this is your friend Martin. I understand your feelings surrounding the visit of your father. In time you will relax and welcome his presence. He will return to write soon. Andrew is a lovely spirit and loves you very much. Yes, it is true that he has his home in the Celestial heaven, and this is also true of your mother. She will come and write you; this will be for another day. There is purpose for Andrew coming to you now; this purpose will be revealed to you.
I would like to share that we are all pleased with your progress, not only with us and receiving our messages, but with your progress as you begin your public work.
The business card that you created is a small step. It expresses well your desire to be of help to the cause of making known the truth of the Divine Love. Your public presence will grow. Prepare a place where people may come and hear you speak about your experience in coming to the knowledge of the existence of the Divine Love. This will be shown you as you continue to respond to our help and influence. You will receive suggestions along the way as you are taking steps in the direction you feel led to go. Do not be anxious about having a place to meet. This will come. Perhaps you will meet at the public library. Be open to what develops. An individual who attends the same meeting where you will be in December may have a suggestion for you. Listen to clues and promptings. Does this not sound exciting? It is a new day for you; it is a new beginning. Be open and awake to what is developing in your life. All that is happening is an unfolding experience. Do not attempt to get ahead of what is taking place; do not be in a rush; do not attempt to force this or that to happen. Do not run when a slow walk is required. Above all things, be open to what is presented before you.
We are present and we will help you along the way, even to the extent of what to say when you begin your public appearances.
• Awareness of the existence of the Celestial Messages: This will be first.
• Your personal experience will be next.
• And third, an invitation to listeners to participate in the experience of the presence of Love.
These three things will be the focus. But how they will be presented will change and evolve. We urge you to be open to this brief outline. It must not be static or dogmatically presented. You must not be stern, inflexible, dogmatic and static. Be gentle and open to the individuals you will meet. With loving eyes, see each person as a unique individual, a precious child of God.
This will be enough for now. We will speak again.
We are your Celestial friends, your guides. We are one ...
Luther, with many others.
Wednesday – November 19th, 2014
Today I woke at 3:30AM … read various emails, and then posted my new book (“Messages from Heaven”) to Facebook. Prayer at 4:30a, which was very calm, expressing appreciation for continuing guidance and help from Celestial friends, and the blessings of our Heavenly Father’s Love. I feel that I want to communicate with my dad, Andrew. So I wait …
Yes, Joseph, my son, I am here, your father, Andrew.
Thank you for returning again to write. I want to apologize for my actions yesterday. I was surprised how I reacted and responded to your presence. I could not really accept that it was you, really you, and I confess that I felt anger toward you. How can I truly know this is not my imagination? Is there some way that I may know?
Let me respond, my son. I am aware of your feelings toward me. After all, consider that we did not communicate much, practically none, and you were so young when I passed. I did not pass in good condition, and I was a long time recovering. I was bewildered and confused when I first awoke in spirit. Yes, it required a very long time for me to adjust to my new surroundings. I will tell you the more complete story of my progression later; I will tell only a few details today.
You will be happy to hear – for I know how much you loved your brother Charles [Note: Charles is my brother and he was killed during the war, World War II) – that he was present when I woke. He looked so very happy to see me! We did cry, for I too loved him, and we all were crushed when we heard news of his death in the war. Well, his appearance was beautiful and had such a happy countenance about him. He smiled nearly continuously. I was curious of course what the source of his happiness was. Charles helped me, his own father, and I was in his care and charge. He guided me around and showed me his beautiful home and the wonders of my new life here. Others were also present to help me adjust.
Later, after I had been in the spirit world for a time, I took a keen interest in you, as did Charles. Oh, we did not only concentrate on you alone, for there were at that time still many of our family on earth. This was all before your mother passed. She will come to tell you of her experience.
We were drawn to you; you were of special interest to us because we saw your potential and also your stubbornness. This latter quality was unusual; it was not a negative thing, though it could have been. This stubbornness allowed you to be critical and not mere acceptant of what life put before you. In other words, you were willing to question and, if needed, change and move in other directions, which you did often, and in some measure still doing. I am not your primary guide, Joseph. You had and now have several guides. Perhaps it would help you to see that I was a very interested bystander, and at times, when asked by your guides, to provide you direct help.
You are still asking whether I am truly your father that is communicating in this way with you. I offer this for your consideration, it is this: It was I that was present this morning and impressing you with my name. It was I who was present when Philip suggested to you that I was with him while he was writing.
Yes, you may call me Andrew, if you so choose. Either will be fine. You have a longing that I write you, and I want to say that I am very anxious that you allow me to do this. I will not force you, and I will not be bothersome to you, for I am aware of the range of your present interests and activity. Charles would like the opportunity to write; as would your mother (she is of such beautiful radiant presence) … and of course all the family, which you know, are many. They want you to know that they are all quite fine and happy in their life here. You are correct, we are not all together in one location, and we certainly are no longer what you know as ‘family.’ We each have our separate lives; we are individuals. I am no longer a father to them – or the husband of Julia. We are more like friends, if you can accept this. Yes, your sister Margaret and I now get along quite nicely. She is no longer bitter toward me, nor is your brother Bundy. Each one of us is progressing, some faster than others; but all are happy in their own way and in their own space and experience.
[Note to self: I am feeling good and enjoying the experience writing this message from my dad.]
Joseph, I sense that your feelings have changed from the experience you had with my unexpected presence yesterday. In the days ahead you will see this as an important experience for you – that you found that you still had ill feelings toward me. Because you are older and have the perspective that comes with years, and because you also have a good amount of the Divine Love, family injuries have been removed to a large extent. I had these same injuries, as did your brothers and sisters. When you came to the knowledge of the Divine Love in the readings in James Padgett’s writings (Yes, I have met James) you changed, shall we say, explosively. And when you had this experience, all of us already in the spirit world benefited. I am not suggesting it was the time I discovered the Divine Love; no. Not too long after I passed into the spirit world very kind and helpful spirits showed me the truth of the Divine Love, and similar to your experience, I almost immediately embraced the teachings of the way of Divine Love. It became my salvation, and I progressed quickly. Yes, I had many of the same injuries as you, and had a hard time releasing them. I was stagnant, and when the teachings of the Divine Love were introduced to me I began to experience change and transformation. When I saw your response, when you began to read the writings of James Padgett, I felt gratefulness and happiness. And now whenever I see and hear you pray the way that you do, this adds to my joy and it also helps us when we listen to your prayers. Some of the spirits here that attend your prayer time are your own kin. This is true, Joseph, and I know that you feel the truth of what I am telling you.
This has become quite a long message. It was good writing you like this. I pray we may do this again soon. I realize your family awaits your assistance. Go, my son. We will communicate again. We cannot say everything that needs to be said in one message. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with you. I love you, my son and my friend. Yes, I am your friend.
With all the love and blessings of our Heavenly Father, I am …
Andrew – your father when I was on earth long ago.
[Background information for readers: Andrew passed after he was diagnosed with cancer, and suffered a very long and painful illness. He died at home on October 2nd, 1951. Julia, his wife and my mother, attended to his nursing, as did my sister Margaret. Julia and Andrew had twelve children, and I am number twelve. Andrew was an ordained Christian minister, and was a pastor of a church located in Buffalo, NY when he passed. As noted above, I was sixteen when he passed.]
Reflections – Saturday, November 29th, 2014
It has been busy here since I last recorded a message from spirit. It is the holiday season, which is always a busy time in our home. I feel different since I heard from my dad. I shared it over the telephone with my sister, Marie. She cried while I read it. When we talked about it, I mentioned my reluctance to fully accept that this was not my imagination. She helped me to see that it was not my imagination. I am happy that I shared it with her. It has made it easier to share with others who are not family.
In his message on Tuesday, November 18th, Martin said this: “There is purpose for Andrew coming to you now; this purpose will be revealed to you.” It is already happening. I have not sat to receive another message from spirit, but the feeling of the presence of spirits is more real than it has ever been prior to my father coming to write. When I think about this, I wonder what it felt like to James Padgett to have his wife and other family members come so close to him. This had to help him accept the fact of the presence of Jesus and other Celestial spirits. And not only this, but also to accept the presence of the Father’s Great Love. Divine Love can be experienced as being more real than anything in all nature, Jesus wrote in a message to James Padgett. This is so true, for it is not a mere intellectual assertion, but rather, a verifiable thing by and through experience.
Later Saturday – November 29th, 2014
I have not written a message in over a week and I don’t feel guilty or negligent. This is new for me. Today I feel anxious as I anticipate a Celestial friend to come near to write. I pray that I am open and in relative good condition to receive a message from spirit. I feel that I am, and I wait to see who it is that shall come to write.
I am here, Joseph, and I do have a message that I wish to give. Yes, I realize that you did not pray in your usual way – which at times can be very long. You did have true soul longings for the Divine Love which, as you know, is faster than formed thought, and sufficient for the Father to hear and answer.
You have the thought that it is your elder brother, Jesus, who writes this, and you are correct. I have not had the opportunity like this in a very long time, and I do have a message for you and all your friends.
It is time, as your friend Geoff spoke during the recent Divine Love Retreat in Washington, DC. It is time for all my friends on earth to reach out in a host of ways to mankind with the message and demonstration of the availability of the Divine Love. Many persons are having experiences that are directly related to the Divine Love, and yet they have neither knowledge nor awareness what it is that they are experiencing. You and all others who are aware of the existence of the Divine Love and know something of its purpose and effect in human lives, must begin to reach out to these individuals to help them realize that it is God’s Great Love that they are experiencing. Love – the Divine Love – is really the only answer.
Joseph, it is time for you to make yourself known in your community, and to do this you must make yourself available and accessible. Martin Luther has been guiding you and your response has been good. This coming week will be the time to begin your public appearance. We will be present to assist you. You will not know the particulars of our help until you are present at the meeting on Saturday. At this time, today, as you are writing this message, what we are saying is only a very small fraction of the influence you will feel one week from today. I am as anxious as you are. We will not force our presence upon those attending the meeting, yet, to those who will be open, they will feel something uniquely different. When you speak you will have clear vision of the change that came to you when you began to read our messages to mankind given to James Padgett. What you say will have influence with listeners because we will be present to each one. They will remember and some will even express a desire to hear more about your experiences. With our presence and influence it will be a memorable event for many. Please remember that we will not exert pressure in order to force their attention. Hungry souls will open to our presence. This is all that I need to say at this time about the meeting that you will attend next week Saturday.
I do want to encourage you to continue to be open and willing to record messages from your Celestial friends. I am happy that your own father, Andrew, came to write and to be a member of the band of helpers assisting you at this time. Andrew’s presence has given you deeper confidence in the work we have planned for you to do. Your mother and others in your family are also present to encourage you.
Our task is not easy, for you are not one to quickly step forward into the public eye, but we see that you will. I come to encourage you and all who read this message, that each person with the Divine Love has a similar work as Joseph. He is not singled out. Each person is called to speak of your experience in receiving God’s Love. Do not be afraid or hesitant, for Celestial angels are with you. It is time that each one do his/her part in fulfilling the desire of our Heavenly Father that all His children everywhere hear the Good News of the availability of the Divine Love, and the possibility of the transformation of the human soul. Our prayer and hope is that others will see your personal transfiguration. Your family, neighbors and friends will notice the change happening in your life; do not be shy to tell them exactly what it is that has made the great change in your life. You have received a good portion of the Divine Love. Some of you have been enjoying this process many years. As you step out in faith you will experience even greater inflowing of the Father’s Great Love.
The light of Divine Love is within you and it cannot be hid. You have the truth and you are the truth … it is within you; it is the Divine Love, the substance of our Heavenly Father’s Great Soul. Relating to matters of receiving the Divine Love, you realize that it is only you who can prevent this love changing you into a Divine Angel on earth. So your life is about the Divine Love revealing its transforming power in your life, so that others may see and cause them to wonder what this change is that they see in your life. Only you can prevent the visibility of the Divine Love in your life. Do not attempt to hide this from others. It is time – the right time to allow the manifestation of the light of Divine Love in you to shine in all the dark places in your world.
Well, I have written enough; it is a long message for Joseph to record.
Let me close then, by saying this: Be who you are – the beloved sons and daughters of your loving Heavenly Father. All are His children; all are the objects of His Great Love and most tender care. His Love – the Divine Love – is waiting for all.
With the Love and Blessings of the Father, and my love and blessing,
I am your brother and friend,
Jesus.
Monday – December 8th, 2014 (5)
Heavenly Father, here I am. I am feeling much better now that I have prayed and experienced the Presence of Your Love. Love – Divine Love – always makes life here on earth much better! This weekend has been unusual, to say the least. I pray that my spirit friends and counselors are with me now and listening to what I am saying. I felt very happy on Saturday when I met with people who came to the program at the Public Library sponsored and led by Debra Taylor and Sue Broome. There were 16 of us present. It seemed to me that most already knew each other. We sat in a circle and each took turns telling a personal experience of a spiritual nature. I was the next to the last person to speak. I shared a brief account of my personal journey to the Padgett Messages. Looking back I feel that I talked too much about me and not enough about the messages that James received. Did I even mention the Father’s Great Gift of Love? Did I mention that Jesus was the main writer of the hundreds of messages that James recorded? I hardly remember anything that I said.
Enough now of me – I so much want to hear from Spirit. I anxiously wait. I pray: If I am open to receive a message, I wait …
MESSAGES - December 8th, 2014
Hugh Taggart
I am here, Taggart, yes, Hugh Taggart. I see that you are surprised, but, yes, it is indeed your friend, Taggart. We feel your pain – unwarranted as it is. Many of us were present, trying our best to help you, also to help those who were present. Yes, it may be true you could have spoken differently by giving more direct reference to the subject of the Divine Love, but understand, that may have caused a shock ripple among the listeners and closed a door of opportunity to speak again. I tell you, you did well my friend; be assured of this. Individuals are now curious about you. They see something different about you. A seed was planted and now it must be watered.
I just wanted to say this, and want to thank you for allowing me to write. Yes, I am often with you. I was first attracted to you because of the love that you have expressed toward me as the result of reading my experiences written about by my friend James Padgett.
I would like sometime to write again. Yes, I am a Celestial spirit, and have been a very long time. Others are waiting to write, so I must close.
I am your friend,
Hugh Taggart.
Martin Luther
This is Martin, yes, Martin Luther –
We thought you would enjoy a message from Hugh Taggart. I am glad it was a happy surprise.
We are happy with your activity these last few days. Continue to be patient; as we have said, do not rush ahead of yourself with imaginations as to what could have been said, neither judge yourself for what you think you actually said. I do not feel that you have an accurate recollection of what you did indeed share. Curiosity is even now growing in the feelings and thoughts of those who heard you speak. That you returned the next day to attend their “church” service and delighted many.
You have the thought to correspond with several people you met and I encourage you to do this. This will help you and also them. Yes, the people to write to includes: Debra, John and Beryl. With Debra, mention a few people who have had similar experiences of God’s Love. And with John, he may enjoy reading the message from John Yorking about the early church. Beryl May will enjoy hearing that you will be asking Saleeba to visit her.
The idea that you have of securing a meeting room at the Public Library is excellent. Perhaps Debra will help by publicizing your meetings, or allow you to publicize it during her meeting in early January. Follow through and do it; plan ahead and be open to possibilities.
This will not be a long message today. We only want to encourage you and support your work. We are with you. Yes, I was present both Saturday and Sunday. Yes, we helped you when you had an unusual coughing spell. That was caused by a brief intrusion of a lower spirit, attempting to cause you to be distracted. For a moment it worked, but do you not remember how quickly the physical symptoms disappeared? And do you recall that shortly after this incident you had a personal message given to you by Beryl May?
All the messages given to individuals by channelers during the service were genuine; though good, none were from high spirits. The low spirits sensed our presence, but did not know what to make of our presence. Let me ask, did you notice and remember how often the various speakers used the word ‘light’? This was the direct result and evidence of our presence.
Continue to pray and to write. There is much that we have to share with you. As your spiritual condition improves we will be here with you to teach and guide you. Be of good cheer. Again we say, do not judge your words spoken and the activity of your work. You are a blessing to others. Believe this, and continue to be humble. Your humility will be the way the blessings that come to you will flow toward others and become their personal experiences of love. You are not the source of the love; you are like a vehicle allowing the blessings of love to be present.
I will close now. If you feel able to do so, there are others here that wish to write. Perhaps take a short break and return for their messages.
I am your friend, and I bless you with love as does your Heavenly Father,
Martin Luther.
Heavenly Father, here I am. I am feeling much better now that I have prayed and experienced the Presence of Your Love. Love – Divine Love – always makes life here on earth much better! This weekend has been unusual, to say the least. I pray that my spirit friends and counselors are with me now and listening to what I am saying. I felt very happy on Saturday when I met with people who came to the program at the Public Library sponsored and led by Debra Taylor and Sue Broome. There were 16 of us present. It seemed to me that most already knew each other. We sat in a circle and each took turns telling a personal experience of a spiritual nature. I was the next to the last person to speak. I shared a brief account of my personal journey to the Padgett Messages. Looking back I feel that I talked too much about me and not enough about the messages that James received. Did I even mention the Father’s Great Gift of Love? Did I mention that Jesus was the main writer of the hundreds of messages that James recorded? I hardly remember anything that I said.
Enough now of me – I so much want to hear from Spirit. I anxiously wait. I pray: If I am open to receive a message, I wait …
MESSAGES - December 8th, 2014
Hugh Taggart
I am here, Taggart, yes, Hugh Taggart. I see that you are surprised, but, yes, it is indeed your friend, Taggart. We feel your pain – unwarranted as it is. Many of us were present, trying our best to help you, also to help those who were present. Yes, it may be true you could have spoken differently by giving more direct reference to the subject of the Divine Love, but understand, that may have caused a shock ripple among the listeners and closed a door of opportunity to speak again. I tell you, you did well my friend; be assured of this. Individuals are now curious about you. They see something different about you. A seed was planted and now it must be watered.
I just wanted to say this, and want to thank you for allowing me to write. Yes, I am often with you. I was first attracted to you because of the love that you have expressed toward me as the result of reading my experiences written about by my friend James Padgett.
I would like sometime to write again. Yes, I am a Celestial spirit, and have been a very long time. Others are waiting to write, so I must close.
I am your friend,
Hugh Taggart.
Martin Luther
This is Martin, yes, Martin Luther –
We thought you would enjoy a message from Hugh Taggart. I am glad it was a happy surprise.
We are happy with your activity these last few days. Continue to be patient; as we have said, do not rush ahead of yourself with imaginations as to what could have been said, neither judge yourself for what you think you actually said. I do not feel that you have an accurate recollection of what you did indeed share. Curiosity is even now growing in the feelings and thoughts of those who heard you speak. That you returned the next day to attend their “church” service and delighted many.
You have the thought to correspond with several people you met and I encourage you to do this. This will help you and also them. Yes, the people to write to includes: Debra, John and Beryl. With Debra, mention a few people who have had similar experiences of God’s Love. And with John, he may enjoy reading the message from John Yorking about the early church. Beryl May will enjoy hearing that you will be asking Saleeba to visit her.
The idea that you have of securing a meeting room at the Public Library is excellent. Perhaps Debra will help by publicizing your meetings, or allow you to publicize it during her meeting in early January. Follow through and do it; plan ahead and be open to possibilities.
This will not be a long message today. We only want to encourage you and support your work. We are with you. Yes, I was present both Saturday and Sunday. Yes, we helped you when you had an unusual coughing spell. That was caused by a brief intrusion of a lower spirit, attempting to cause you to be distracted. For a moment it worked, but do you not remember how quickly the physical symptoms disappeared? And do you recall that shortly after this incident you had a personal message given to you by Beryl May?
All the messages given to individuals by channelers during the service were genuine; though good, none were from high spirits. The low spirits sensed our presence, but did not know what to make of our presence. Let me ask, did you notice and remember how often the various speakers used the word ‘light’? This was the direct result and evidence of our presence.
Continue to pray and to write. There is much that we have to share with you. As your spiritual condition improves we will be here with you to teach and guide you. Be of good cheer. Again we say, do not judge your words spoken and the activity of your work. You are a blessing to others. Believe this, and continue to be humble. Your humility will be the way the blessings that come to you will flow toward others and become their personal experiences of love. You are not the source of the love; you are like a vehicle allowing the blessings of love to be present.
I will close now. If you feel able to do so, there are others here that wish to write. Perhaps take a short break and return for their messages.
I am your friend, and I bless you with love as does your Heavenly Father,
Martin Luther.
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Messages continued to be received through May of 2015 (and a few in July of 2015). A book was designed and created in order to present the messages from the afterlife to interested readers. Many of the above messages were edited (with a few deleted), and incorporated into the book with the title: FAMILY REUNION, published on August 6th, 2015.
For more information about the book "Family Reunion" see:
http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/josephbabinsky
.
Messages continued to be received through May of 2015 (and a few in July of 2015). A book was designed and created in order to present the messages from the afterlife to interested readers. Many of the above messages were edited (with a few deleted), and incorporated into the book with the title: FAMILY REUNION, published on August 6th, 2015.
For more information about the book "Family Reunion" see:
http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/josephbabinsky
.