Mysticism & Gospel of Thomas – No. 37 – On True Freedom

Verse - On true Freedom

His disciples said, "On what day will you appear to us, and on what day will we see you?" Jesus said, "When you have uncovered your shame without being ashamed, and when you take your garments and put them under your feet and trample on them like little children, then you will see the Son of the One who came to life, and you will no longer be afraid."

Comment

As long as someone is concerned about external things, he perpetuates his unrest and distress. On the other hand, as soon as he first looks after his inner awakening and growth, he increases inwardly and outwardly and remains free from worry. God gives him what he needs. His inner guidance leads him imperceptibly in his daily work so that all things and conditions serve him for the best. When does this happen?

When does this guidance from within become apparent? From the moment when we are stripped and naked, unencumbered and free from attachment to the transitory, when we no longer live from the ego and the body and its needs and desires, but openly and unrestrictedly from the spirit and are not afraid to put all our trust in God alone and to expect everything from him.