I often think about multiple random things at the same time, and it got me thinking about the life of Jesus Christ and string theory at the same time. Weird, I know!
I once watched a documentary on string theory, and they were talking about the elasticity of reality. They were saying that in the human mind, reality is, to a large degree what we make it. I bucked at that notion because I know that ignoring imminent danger or pretending it is not there can have catastrophic consequences.
Today, though, I was thinking about the spiritual reality of things, and how, although we don't clearly see it, it is more substantial than this physical plane we live on. Then it occurred to me that Jesus, being God Incarnate, knew the spiritual reality no one else could see except by faith. It must have been painful to see beings He created with the capacity to make spiritual impact from this limited realm miss the true reality of who they are. I mean, we are born into this world to shape our souls for the sublime and unlimited realm of eternity, yet we get so bogged down in passing things.
What if the reason miraculous events followed Jesus and the Apostles, and the Saints is because they knew that the more important reality is the eternal, and that the eternal has at its root the love of God. What if this reality was entirely elastic to them? What if that is why Peter's passing shadow could cure disease and repair disfigurement? Peter knew the reality of love and God's desire for people's best good. He knew it so firmly that no one he touched could remain broken unless that was their choice.
What does that mean for us? I think it means we can choose to let God transform our reality. I think that if we have the kind of contemplative prayer life that builds faith in us, we can be and do literally anything! Reality is held in the hands of God, and He chose to share His power over it with us!
What will you do today to shape your reality into something full of love?
I once watched a documentary on string theory, and they were talking about the elasticity of reality. They were saying that in the human mind, reality is, to a large degree what we make it. I bucked at that notion because I know that ignoring imminent danger or pretending it is not there can have catastrophic consequences.
Today, though, I was thinking about the spiritual reality of things, and how, although we don't clearly see it, it is more substantial than this physical plane we live on. Then it occurred to me that Jesus, being God Incarnate, knew the spiritual reality no one else could see except by faith. It must have been painful to see beings He created with the capacity to make spiritual impact from this limited realm miss the true reality of who they are. I mean, we are born into this world to shape our souls for the sublime and unlimited realm of eternity, yet we get so bogged down in passing things.
What if the reason miraculous events followed Jesus and the Apostles, and the Saints is because they knew that the more important reality is the eternal, and that the eternal has at its root the love of God. What if this reality was entirely elastic to them? What if that is why Peter's passing shadow could cure disease and repair disfigurement? Peter knew the reality of love and God's desire for people's best good. He knew it so firmly that no one he touched could remain broken unless that was their choice.
What does that mean for us? I think it means we can choose to let God transform our reality. I think that if we have the kind of contemplative prayer life that builds faith in us, we can be and do literally anything! Reality is held in the hands of God, and He chose to share His power over it with us!
What will you do today to shape your reality into something full of love?
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