Miracle - Outward Signs of Inner Events - Why Do Some People Believe and Others

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Miracle - Outward Signs of Inner Events - Why Do Some People Believe

and Others Do Not? Part 02

 

If we believe in the appearance of miracles, we must have some faith

in the agency that causes them. That faith is a foundation which is

built slowly with a sincere and open mind, experience, and

understanding of divine principles. To benefit from miracles, we must

be willing to examine them and analyze their implications for us.

Many people will ignore such signs as inexplicable or without bearing

on their own situation.

 

Historical miracles are less difficult for us to accept than present

day miracles. It is not difficult for us to believe that Jesus

manifested miracles two thousand years ago, but it is difficult for

us to think that similar events are happening now. History demands

less of us than our own experience, for our experience requires us to

consider the implications to the way we live.

 

" You believe in such thing when they are related of Rama or Krishna or

others,for you feel that belief does not impose any obligations on

you. But in the case of incarnation before you, you apprehend that

when the divine is recognized, certain consequences follow, and you

try to avoid them " Baba

 

When we accept the validity of modern day miracles, we are obligated

to account for what we have seen. It is not difficult to ignore

history, but it is difficult for us to discount our own experience.

Experiencing a higher power or spiritual cause in our own life

morally obligates us to live a more responsible life.

 

For this reason, we may be selective in the miracles we choose to

recognize. The " Miracles " of television or space travel require

little of us, but a miracle performed by a spiritual teacher requires

some thought and introspection. Depending on how willing we are to

investigate these occurrences, a miracle may have great effect on one

person and no effect on another.

 

Miracles often seem to be outward signs of inner happenings. A

miraculous event carries little meaning if we have not previously

done the work which makes us receptive to the message. A miracle is a

seed which can grow into flower of love and truth. However, for the

seed to grow, proper preparation of the soil must first be

accomblished. This requires ongoing effort. Even then, unless the

recipient is deserving and the circumstance is exceptional, a

miraculous event may not occur.

 

" An Avatar is capable of all things at all times, yet the Avatar will

not undertake to demonstrate his powers at all times. An Avatar will

undertake to demonstrate such powers when exceptional circumstances

demand it and will shed the grace on a dererving person only " Baba

 

Continued...Miracle - Outward Signs of Inner Events -

Why Does sai Baba Perform Miracles? Part 03