Mary Magdalene – Page 2 – A Lighthouse for the Soul

Prelude to the Christmas Story

Many know the biblical story of Archangel Gabriel announcing to the young Mary, “Don’t be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and give birth to a son, and shall name him ‘Jesus.’ He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High.” [WEB Luke 1:30-32]. However, few know the full story of what led up to that point, which was so beautifully told through the channeling of Edgar Cayce. For me, this is such an inspiring and fascinating story that I’ve made it a habit for many years to read it each Christmas season. It’s that time of year again, so please allow me to show you the more fulsome picture as it unfolded so many years ago.

According to Edgar Cayce (specifically, the 5749 Reading series), Mary was born to Anna and Joachim who belonged to the Essene sect. In recognition of her spiritual destiny, they gave the 4-year-old Mary over to service in the Essene Temple (located at the School of the Prophets at Mt Carmel). Mary was one of twelve such maidens to be prepared as a possible channel for the prophesied Messiah. In fact, “Essene” meant “expectancy,” since they worked for generations to prepare the pathway. In the temple service, the twelve maidens were trained in physical, mental, and spiritual purity, as well as the prophesies related to the Messiah.

When Mary was between 12-13, the time had come for the choice of which maiden would be the channel. When all the maidens climbed the temple steps toward the altar for morning prayers, the sunrise illuminated the whole scene in a purple and gold hue. As Mary reached the top step, a shadow passed over Mary alone, and there was thunder and lightening. Archangel Gabriel then appeared and led her to the altar. These were the indicators of choosing, leaving no doubt about the divine will of who would be the channel for the Blessed One.

I love the beauty and holiness of the scene, and I often wonder what Mary must have felt at that time. While she had received years of preparatory training, did she really have any idea of the extreme joys, the weight of such responsibility, or the inconceivable hardship and heartache that she would have to bear? How can one not be filled with awe? I am humbled just thinking about it, and for me, it is now an inextricable part of the Christmas story.

This story and many others like it will be covered in an upcoming 6-part Council of Love eCourse on Yeshua and the Magdalena. Starting on January 25, 2025 and running through 5 April 2025, on alternate Saturdays, Jennifer Donaldson and I will walk through the inspired lives and timeless message of these two Ascended Masters, as told through many traditions and channeled sources, not the least of which is Linda Dillon, author of The Jesus Book. Beyond what happened in the past, they are still present and continue to teach us today! Please consider joining us for what will no doubt be inspiring, thought provoking, and fun! [Click on the image for more details.]

Rob: I think this is going to be the Magdalena. So, I’m sitting on the bench in my sacred landscape, overlooking the water. She’s admiring the view.

So Mary, I’m not sure really what to talk about. I drew the card on Hope. [I’m] happy to talk about that, if you have anything to share. … I’m just trying to go deeper and just release more, surrender more.

Mary Magdalene: Greetings. This is the Magdalena. And yes, Rob, I am admiring your landscape here. You were commenting earlier to your teammate about formerly being an artist. I would suggest you still are. This is quite the creation!

So the whole idea of hope, as I think you know, is really living from, operating from, that place of absolute knowing of who you are and what the Divine Plan is and how you fit within that. And yes, Rob, for you, it is knowing within yourself what wisdom it is that you have to share and to offer. Whether you are an active teacher or not in the formal sense does not matter. You find ways to express your wisdom in any situation, when in any interaction.

And that wisdom is being able to express to others who THEY are, who YOU ALL are, where you come from, why you are here and where you are going. And the time is nigh …

Rob: [Chuckles] Sorry, I’m laughing at that word.

Magdalena: The time is close when so much will be revealed. It is the time to hold fast to what it is that you know, to that wisdom within yourself, being able to discern that what you see in the outside world is not really what’s happening behind the scenes. There’s a much grander plan at work.

So hold to what you know [and] tie yourself to that bedrock. And, as the Mother [has said], just have fun with it. There is no reason at all, no matter what outside appearances may indicate, there is no reason at all to be dour, to be fearful.

Know that all of it, everything that is happening is part of the Mother’s plan, and it is all unfolding exactly as it should. It may not be the way that you prefer, but we both know, that does not matter. When you commit yourself to service to all others, then what you think, what you want, what you desire, is simply that — to be of service to others.

And yes, the ideas that were coming to you last night, the technologies that will soon be released on planet for the betterment of humankind, they’re coming. If you desire to be part of that and to help that along, then we absolutely encourage you to put your energy there, to put your resources there. It’s just another form of being of service.

If that’s what you desire, then make that a creation. Make that part of your future. Whether you do or you don’t, does not matter. Whatever it is that you choose to do, you will do so, as is your natural way of being, you will exude the wisdom that is within you, for it cannot sit still. It wants to be expressed.

So be that channel. Be that blessing to others.

And I would suggest, since it is also on your mind, the interaction that you had recently with your leadership at work that you found bothersome, do not worry about it. Again, with your presence, you are exuding the wisdom that is within you, for you cannot do otherwise.

But I would suggest that if it does bother you, then take an active part in expressing that, helping the others. But as we both know, this is just something that happens, something to teach you, something as an indicator to look within yourself. Why does that interaction bother you? There is something there for you. And more often than not, it is tugging on those old strings, that whole notion of lack of self-worth, of judging yourself. Let that go.

Well, I think I’ve spoken enough for the moment. I would be happy to take questions if anyone has any. Otherwise, I’ll just sit here and enjoy the view. 🙂

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