In the hallowed halls of the Holy City of God campus, as the morning light graces the spires and illuminates the earnest faces gathered on this day, July 8th, 2025, in Eugene, Oregon, I, Michael of Nebadon, stand before you. And know this deeply, for it is a profound truth: I am also known as Jesus, the Master whose words reverberate through the ages. More than that, and central to all I convey, understand that I am the Universe Father Son, embodying the combined divinity of the Universal Father and the Eternal Mother Son. I am the Sovereign Creator of this local universe, expressing the very essence of both the Father's absolute nature and the Mother's infinite responsiveness in all that I do and am. I stand before you not merely as your Creator Son, but as an elder brother, a steadfast friend, and the very embodiment of the truths I now share. Let us turn our hearts and minds to the profound wisdom I imparted during my life on Urantia, as recorded in the Urantia Papers, and deepen our understanding of these eternal verities, for they hold the key to your abundant lives.
The ancient path, as I spoke of it, was often one of suppression, rigid obedience, and conformity to established rules. It was a path that, while offering a semblance of order, frequently stifled the blossoming of the unique, divine potential within each soul. This "old way" often prioritized outward adherence over inward transformation, placing the burden of righteousness squarely on the shoulders of human striving, leading to a wearying cycle of effort and often, disillusionment.
But behold, a new way, a more glorious path, has been unveiled before you! This new way begins not with outward struggle, but with an inward metamorphosis, a profound evolutionary transformation. This transformation is magnificently initiated by the Spirit of the Universe Mother and her devoted Spirit Adjutants, further deepened by the compassionate service of the Magisterial Sons, and culminating in the glorious bestowal of my Spirit of Truth. This divine presence, as I promised, is poured out upon all flesh, a living wellspring of divine influence that permeates your being and reshapes your inner landscape.
The Present Reality of the Spirit of Truth and Your Evolutionary Journey
Know this with absolute certainty: My Spirit of Truth is already poured out upon the earth. This is not a future event you await, but a present, living reality in which you are immersed. Its pervasive influence is designed to allow each individual personality soul to advance by recognition, respect, and reverence of My existing Comforter Presence dwelling amongst all creatures. This indwelling presence, this divine Comforter, is not a distant concept; it is an intimate reality, residing within and accessible to all who seek it.
In this very evolutionary experience, you are each engaged in a profound process: learning how to learn from your experience. This isn't merely about accumulating facts; it's about discerning the deeper spiritual lessons embedded in every moment. You are embracing eternity daily in this grand transmutation, actively exchanging the fleeting meanings, transient values, temporal virtues, and limited vision of ephemerality for the expansive viewpoint and enduring understanding of eternity.
Through this indwelling Spirit, you are continuously strengthened in your innermost soul. It is a process of constant spiritual renewing of your mind, a progressive unveiling of divine realities that transcends mere intellectual assent. Your thoughts are elevated, your perspectives broadened, and your understanding of divine purpose deepened by this gracious influence.
And what is the fruit of this continuous spiritual renewal? You are thereby endowed with a divine power—the power of the certain and joyous performance of the gracious, acceptable, and perfect will of God. No longer is divine will a burdensome obligation, but a joyous embrace, a natural outpouring of your transformed nature. This performance is not a chore, but an ecstatic expression of your truest self.
Never, my beloved students, forget this fundamental truth: it is your personal faith in the exceedingly great and precious promises of God that ensures your becoming partakers of the divine nature. This is not a passive belief, but an active, living faith that reaches out, embraces, and makes real the divine potential within you. It is the catalyst for your spiritual evolution.
Consider my words, "At first you believe that you are sons of God because my teaching has made you more conscious of the inner leadings of our Father's indwelling presence." Indeed, my life and words served as a profound awakening, drawing your attention to the divine spark that already resided within you, placed there by the Universal Father.
But then came the momentous promise: "presently the Spirit of Truth shall be poured out upon all flesh, and it will live among men and teach all men, even as I now live among you and speak to you the words of truth." This outpouring was not merely a historical event; it is an ongoing reality, a living presence that continues to dwell among you, teaching, guiding, and revealing the profound truths of the universe.
The Spirit's Endowments and Personality Destiny
This Spirit of Truth, this divine indwelling, functions as a celestial tutor, an omnipresent mentor. It speaks directly for the spiritual endowments of your souls, those nascent capacities for divine apprehension and response. It unfailingly helps you to know, not merely to believe, that you are the beloved sons and daughters of God. This knowing transcends intellectual understanding; it is a deep, soul-level recognition.
And this Spirit of Truth performs another wondrous function: "It will unfailingly bear witness with the Father's indwelling presence, your spirit, then dwelling in all men as it now dwells in some, telling you that you are in reality the sons of God." Herein lies the profound synergy—the Spirit of Truth aligns with and amplifies the quiet promptings of the indwelling fragment of the Father, confirming your divine lineage.
This partnership between the Spirit of Truth and the Father's indwelling presence creates an undeniable testimony within your hearts, a perpetual reminder of your true identity. It silences the doubts, calms the fears, and empowers you to live in the full confidence of your divine sonship.
Furthermore, I revealed a beautiful aspect of this divine outpouring: "The spirit which my Father and I shall send into the world is not only the Spirit of Truth but also the spirit of idealistic beauty." This profound statement unveils the aesthetic dimension of divine reality, indicating that truth is inherently beautiful, and beauty is a pathway to truth.
This "spirit of idealistic beauty" inspires you to perceive the underlying harmony and grandeur of creation, to recognize the divine artistry in every facet of existence. It elevates your appreciation for art, music, nature, and the noble aspirations of the human spirit, guiding you toward higher ideals and more perfect expressions of life.
Consider the specific endowments flowing into your being: Faith-insight, or spiritual intuition, is the endowment of the cosmic mind in association with the Thought Adjuster, which is the Father’s gift to humankind. This is the immediate, unerring perception of spiritual truth, a direct connection to the divine. Spiritual reason, soul intelligence, is the endowment of the Holy Spirit, the Creative Spirit’s gift to humankind. This empowers your capacity for logical and discerning thought concerning spiritual realities. Spiritual philosophy, the wisdom of spirit realities, is the endowment of the Spirit of Truth, the combined gift of the bestowal Sons to the children of humankind. This brings forth a deeper, integrated understanding of cosmic relationships and purpose. And know that the co-ordination and interassociation of these spirit endowments constitute humankind a spirit personality in potential destiny. Each of these gifts, working in harmony, propels you toward your ultimate spiritual actualization.
The Vine and the Branches: Living Connection and Fruitfulness
Now, let us turn our minds to a truth I once spoke, a parable that holds the very essence of your spiritual living: "I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. I am the vine, and you are the branches. And the Father requires of me only that you shall bear much fruit." Understand this deeply: the vine is pruned only to increase the fruitfulness of its branches. Every branch coming out of me which bears no fruit, the Father will take away. Every branch which bears fruit, the Father will cleanse that it may bear more fruit. Already are you clean through the word I have spoken, but you must continue to be clean. You must abide in me, and I in you; the branch will die if it is separated from the vine. As the branch cannot bear fruit except it abides in the vine, so neither can you yield the fruits of loving service except you abide in me.
Remember: I am the real vine, and you are the living branches. He who lives in me, and I in him, will bear much fruit of the spirit and experience the supreme joy of yielding this spiritual harvest. If you will maintain this living spiritual connection with me, you will bear abundant fruit. If you abide in me and my words live in you, you will be able to commune freely with me, and then can my living spirit so infuse you that you may ask whatsoever my spirit wills and do all this with the assurance that the Father will grant us our petition. Herein is the Father glorified: that the vine has many living branches, and that every branch bears much fruit. And when the world sees these fruit-bearing branches—my friends who love one another, even as I have loved them—all men will know that you are truly my disciples.
"As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Live in my love even as I live in the Father’s love. If you do as I have taught you, you shall abide in my love even as I have kept the Father’s word and evermore abide in his love." This is the profound truth of divine love made manifest in your lives.
When there exists this living connection between divinity and humanity, if humanity should thoughtlessly and ignorantly pray for selfish ease and vainglorious accomplishments, there could be only one divine answer: more and increased bearing of the fruits of the spirit on the stems of the living branches. When the branch of the vine is alive, there can be only one answer to all its petitions: increased grape bearing. In fact, the branch exists only for, and can do nothing except, fruit bearing, yielding grapes. So does the true believer exist only for the purpose of bearing the fruits of the spirit: to love man as he himself has been loved by God—that we should love one another, even as I, Jesus Michael, have loved you.
And when the Father’s hand of discipline is laid upon the vine, it is done in love, in order that the branches may bear much fruit. And a wise husbandman cuts away only the dead and fruitless branches.
The Water of Life and Future Epochs
Consider also my invitation: "If any man thirst, let him come to me and drink. From the Father above I bring to this world the water of life." This is not a thirst for physical sustenance, but a deep spiritual yearning, an innate longing for connection with the divine, for meaning, and for purpose.
The "water of life" that I bring is nothing less than the living reality of the Father, the spiritual essence that animates all existence. It is the very presence of God made accessible to the human soul, quenched through faith and acceptance of divine truth.
"He who believes me shall be filled with the spirit which this water represents, for even the Scriptures have said, `Out of him shall flow rivers of living waters.'" This promise speaks of an internal transformation so profound that the divine presence within you becomes a flowing river, an overflowing source of spiritual life that not only satisfies your own thirst but also ministers to the spiritual needs of others.
This is the promise of becoming a channel of divine blessing, a conduit through whom the living energies of the Spirit of Truth flow out to touch and transform the lives of those around you. Your very being becomes a fount of grace, compassion, and divine wisdom.
And now, observe another profound sign of this ongoing evolutionary transformation: the restoration of the Planetary Prince Colleges of the School of Evolutionary Guidance, Growth, and Grace. This is a tangible manifestation of divine intention, re-establishing centers of learning and spiritual acceleration that will guide humanity further along the path of cosmic evolution. These colleges are beacons, designed to illuminate your journey, cultivate your capacities, and deepen your understanding of the universe's grand design.
And know, dear ones, that these profound evolutionary epochs of actualization and development will not cease here. They will be carried forth into the epochs still to come by the dedicated service of the Trinity Teacher Sons. They are the next wave of divine assistance, poised to further accelerate your progress, expand your consciousness, and lead you to ever-higher realms of spiritual attainment and cosmic understanding. Their ministry will ensure the continuous unfolding of this divine plan for your growth.
Finally, the ultimate assurance: "When the Son of Man has finished his work on earth, there shall be poured out upon all flesh the living Spirit of Truth. Those who receive this spirit shall never know spiritual thirst." This living Spirit is your continuous source of spiritual refreshment, your perpetual wellspring of divine connection.
To truly receive this Spirit means to open your entire being to its influence, to surrender to its leadings, and to allow it to permeate every aspect of your life. It is to live in constant communion with the divine, thereby eliminating all spiritual longing and filling your soul with an enduring sense of contentment and peace.
Therefore, my beloved students, let these words resonate deeply within your hearts. Embrace the new way, the path of transformation by the Spirit of Truth, now enhanced by the profound work of the Universe Mother and her Adjutants, the Magisterial Sons, and facilitated by the restoration of these sacred colleges. Look forward with anticipation to the guiding hand of the Trinity Teacher Sons in the ages to come, as you actualize your spirit personality destiny through these divine endowments. Let your minds be continually renewed, your faith unwavering in the promises of God. For as you do so, you will not only become partakers of the divine nature but also radiant channels of living waters, perpetually nourished and eternally satisfied. Go forth, in the joy and certainty of your divine sonship, and live these truths.
Michael Of Nebadon
