The Lost Word
by Rev. Greg W. Neteler
(April, 2002)
"Let what you say be simply
‘Yes’ or ‘No’." Every statement that we make should affirm Truth
or deny what is not. Any statements which we make that contain both Truth and error are
from bisha which means evil, unripe and immature in Jesus’ language. They lead
to error thinking, sickness and suffering. Do not compromise Truth and let no half-truth
find room in your mind and then expression in your life. Let only what is real live in
your mind, express in your word and manifest in your life. Let go of what you know is not
Truth and watch the lesser things pass away as you make your life a living affirmation of
God. To see Truth clearly is spiritual consciousness and in spiritual consciousness you
know the Truth that sets you free. Remember that the Truth you know is the Truth you
use—all else is theory. Speak words of Truth and feel the Truth in what you speak.
What you say shall surely come to pass.
Spiritual teachers in every
age have declared their belief in the sacred word, a declaration of Truth so clear that it
expressed unbounded creative power. Anyone who knew this sacred word, according to legend,
could secure anything he might desire. The sick could be healed, adversity overcome,
disaster prevented, life restored and everything gained which would increase the comfort
and joy of existence. Unfortunately, the legend states, the word was lost and without it
mankind must live through all the challenges that life presents until the word of power is
regained
The "lost" word is
not a word, nor even a definite statement of Truth. It is the spirit of every word, the
soul of every thought and the inner power of every expressed statement. It is the
"and God said" of the opening chapter of Genesis: "And God said, ‘Let
there be light’; and there was light." (Genesis 1:3) This word is the creative
power of God expressed. John, as he opens his Gospel declares, "And the Word became
flesh and dwelt among us...". (John 1:14) The Aramaic expression translated into
English as the "Word" is miltha which means "mind energy" or
"mind essence." It is the creative mind energy which stands behind every Divine
Idea. For John, it is the creative energy of Divine Mind expressing itself within mankind
as the Christ or God individualized—the fulfillment of Genesis 1:26. "Then God
said, ‘Let us make man in our image, after our likeness...’."
Jesus was a master in
speaking the word. He knew the spirit of every word and the inner power in back of it. He
clearly stated, "the words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life." It
was the spirit and life in his word when he "cried with a loud voice, ‘Lazarus,
Come out.’" that raised the dead. And it was that same spirit when he spoke the
word that healed the centurion’s servant, fed the multitude and freed the man with an
unclean spirit! Can you imagine Jesus speaking a lot of silly nonsense? "I’m
sorry, your illness is incurable. Come back when we have more food. Let’s see if I
can make you feel better." Instead he spoke the word of power because he felt the
spiritual Truth in the divine ideas of life, health and wholeness.
"Let what you say be
simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’." Affirm life. Affirm power. Deny anything
less, all the idle nonsense we allow to run through the mind. Feel the spirit of life and
power so strongly that these ideas become firmly established within you and there is no
room for anything less. When you feel the spirit in back of each word of Truth, you find
the lost word of the ages.
Charles Fillmore,
Unity’s co-founder, said that sound is the dying vibration of a spent force. The
power is not in the sound or volume of the spoken word; it is in the mind energy that
stands behind the word whether spoken aloud or silently. When Charles Fillmore taught the
power of affirmation, he said that we should affirm with vehemence which means "with
great force; violent ardor; fervor, as of passion." In other words, we should speak
Truth with the force of conviction and with passion. Try this simple experiment. At a time
when you are alone and where no one will hear or embarrass you, speak this word: I can
do all things through Christ which strengthens me. First mumble these words softly
aloud and as you do, notice any feelings you have as you speak them. Now speak them again
aloud, only this time speak them as one with authority and with great force. It is not
necessary to speak with a loud voice but it is important to speak with the energy of great
conviction. Did you feel differently after the second time? Try the same experiment
silently. Notice that you can speak with energy and authority even when you speak
silently. It only requires a centered mind and focused thought.
"And God said,...and it
was so" because the creative mind energy was released to form and shape the universe
and our world. The word was lost because mankind forgot that the "Word became flesh
and dwelt among us" as the same spiritual power in everyone that was demonstrated by
Jesus—the power of the Christ. Speak the word with the power and authority of the
Christ and you will remake your world, transform your life, and find what was lost.
The sacred word remains lost
as long as man continues to look where it cannot be found—outside himself. Seek the
spirit within the words you speak; feel the power and life they contain, and what you
say shall surely come to pass.
Copyright 2002, Greg W.
Neteler
Used with Permission.
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