EVOLUTION AND REVELATION: TWO SIDES OF THE SAME COIN

When will the surprises end? Never! Life is the process of disclosure always working to appear and then re-appear will never cease. The new and the fresh will always emerge. The surprises will never end.

Over millions of years, life forms on this planet developed, selected, adapted and were carried forward in the process known now as evolution. This cumulative movement reflects the endless dynamic of form building upon previous form. We know now that this fundamental, formational process applies not only to the world of biological systems, but also to our solar systems and other galaxies as well.

Reflecting upon this general knowledge, we realize that a built-in momentum, a forward-moving unfolding process has been at work since time immemorial. Now we are allowed a view into the basic and profound inner workings of Life, a program that sustains creation, a plan with an inner directive that motivates continuing new forms to build upon already present ones.

Quite amazing, this depth principle that keeps Life creating and re-creating, that establishes evolution as a mechanism motivating existing form to adapt and build upon itself. Evolution is a universal vehicle carrying existence forward. How mysterious is its origin! How amazing is its execution! And what a privilege for us to be able to appreciate the inner workings of Life! Our awareness opens up a greater capacity to recognize the Loving evidence of abundance and creativity.

And so the world can see the external presence of material formation, but how does spiritual knowledge form and what motivates its intuitive process? Take a closer look. The vehicle of evolution does not restrict itself to the physical and the measurable. The unfolding process is designed to carry forth all that exists, so this interior movement that directs the continuing development of material forms in existence also carries forth the interior meaning of existence.

Carrying Spirit forward, revealing the inner presence of Life — that is the purpose of spiritual evolution. Drawing awareness of reality and existence to deeper and deeper levels — that is the purpose of spiritual evolution. Advancing the conscious presence of Spirit — that is the purpose of spiritual evolution. That is the work of Revelation.

Look beneath the surface of what seems to be, beneath the realm of all that can be seen and measured. Look. Another formational process is taking place. Revelation — an active ongoing process of Knowledge of Life is disclosing itself. Revelation is not restricted to significant moments in the history of prophets and religions, it is an intimate process of disclosure developed by each of us within our experience. This Knowledge must evolve within our consciousness, one form of awareness building upon a previous form of understanding. So from a mechanical perspective our true Wisdom develops as our perception and spiritual insight build incrementally, experience upon experience, insight upon earlier insight.

Crucial to our spiritual evolution is the awareness that Revelation is occurring in the ongoing present. Our spirituality, the development of inner Wisdom, rests in the intentional, evolving process, forever disclosing what Is – now.

Let us move forward with an awareness of Life’s inner workings and take another step in our own inner journey. Stand back and look at how your life continues to develop. Wonder about the process of living with your insights, your own ‘aha!’ experiences, your daily discoveries as knowledge gathers, as you build understanding upon what came before in your personal experiences – wonder what this process of disclosure is that allows us to build meaning upon previously acquired meaning. Look. Life reveals itself to us in the daily now, Wisdom will develop in the daily now of living, spiritual awareness can develop over time as we are living in the daily now. Revelation is a path of discovery leading us into our inborn, natural Wisdom.

The great plan that supports the continuance of life forms and Knowledge of Being is in full operation. The very slow evolution of life forms adapting to this planet will continue on through countless future ages, it is a process that cannot be stopped. But what will become of the evolving Spirit? Can this world afford the slow spiritual evolution that has been taking place over millions of years? Currently destructive energies have magnified and are distorting human development and we must be concerned. At the very least, spiritual evolution must keep pace with the magnified negative developments. Without a vibrant movement of spiritual growth, what will humanity look like in this disturbed environment? Advancing spiritual awareness depends upon the level of consciousness of each individual interacting with others. One by one, each separate life must respond to the presence of Revelation and evolve in the presence of justice and compassion. Will our collective consciousness be able to move closer to enlightenment? Each life can add increments to the collective growing tip of Spirit. The desire to carry Spirit forward is an individual experience that requires personal responsibility. We must awaken to this desire.