Another Flaming Sword

Cherubim and the Flaming Sword  
by J. Kirk Richards

A year ago, I dreamt of The Angel With The Flaming Sword.  It was a very insightful dream and all the characters in that dream surely went on a spiritual journey with me whether they intended to or not.  Most of us went separate ways and some chose to pass through the same portals.  Some may have went wayward while others played safe; there were also those who followed their hearts.  One way or another, all paths lead to the same destination.  With that dream and all the experiences that happened in the past year, this resoundingly comes to mind:

"Howsoever men may approach me, even so do I accept them; for, on all sides, whatever path they may choose is mine." - Bhagavad Gita 4:11

Last night, I heard that satsang once again - the one about the Warriors of Light.  I recalled my old blog post.  I also recalled the movies I have seen recently; most of them had swords and sword fights with knights in armor old and new.  I am not surprised that tonight, my random page from the book Heart (1932) from the Agni Yoga Society (El Morya's messages courtesy of Nicholas and Helena Roerich), is about spiritual armor.

157. The flaming sword is the ray of spiritual armor. The symbol of the swordlike ray has passed through all Teachings as a sign of the utmost rigor. Even peaceful symbols have affirmed the sword. This is not intended to represent the purpose of forcing, but a readiness to defend the most sacred. Thus, amidst the raging fire one can see a thin sword above the forehead of the warrior of spirit. It is a pity that the retention of the aura on a film is as yet so imperfect in the earthly world. Evident proofs of rays and other fires could be given.

I also recall a message about spiritual armor which I have encountered not too long ago.

Humility is finding strength in vulnerability.  Sometimes we need to take off the armour we have painstakingly put on ourselves to deflect the harsh realities if life.  We could humbly acknowledge our frailties by facing each day, stripping off barriers and buffers that easily rust, and clothe ourselves with armour made brilliant by the Light of Christ.  The breastplate of Righteousness, the belt of Truth, the shield of Faith and the sword of Will may all be figurative but they are more capable of bringing out the Warrior Within than the illusory trappings we have assumed could protect us.  Aside from these elements of the Light, the greatest weapon we could possess lies within our hearts.  True knights don't just possess shining armour but also hearts that bloom like roses.  This greatest weapon is useless with pride.  It has been said that Love is the greatest force in the Universe -- yet few know that only those who are truly humble could possess it.  - Leagan LaCapus

Dreaming of flaming swords quite too often is something that must not be dismissed.  To meditate upon this symbol is a must.  To meditate I must do NOW.  Until then...........