When God began to create the heavens and the earth, the earth was complete chaos, and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters. Then God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.
Genesis 1:1-3
Dear members and friends,
The deep mystery of human life may arise from the fact that we feel more satisfied with psychological fulfillment than with what is purely physical and material in origin. Much statistical research has found that humans feel unsatisfied when they do not find meaning in their life even if they appear to be materialistically successful. Since almost the beginning of human civilization, people have argued that human life is something that begins and ends in the physical world, meaning there is no afterlife, and thus no spirits or God. Yet, the majority of humans appear to disagree with this argument, and pursue God and messages from God, Creator. Why? Simply because they felt more fulfilled and satisfied when they were living by the truth from God.
The journey of a human is, according to Swedenborg, filled with chaos and confusion as the earth in Genesis 1 is described as “complete chaos, and darkness covered the face of the deep.” Sadly but purposefully, we begin our life’s journey fully believing that physical reality is the sole reality. However, this is the exact opposite of the place that we are created to reach. Thus, we begin in spiritual darkness until we hear the miraculous voice of the Creator, saying, “Let there be light.” One thing that we must remember is that “light” from God did not eliminate darkness completely, but rather enabled us to be in a spiritual state where we are capable of choosing either the light or the darkness. The divine power, meanwhile, maintained a perfect balance between darkness and light. Of course, it is very obvious that Creator God wishes humans to choose the light and thus eventually become light. Yet, darkness remains because it is where we began our journey, meaning darkness always feels closer to us and more comfortable to our minds.
My brothers and sisters in God, let us make a time to sit down and pray to our Creator. Let us listen deeply and spiritually for the soft and miraculous voice of the Creator sounding in our spirit. Let us hear the gentle invitation to accept the light, and choose the light, and thus become light.
Blessings,
Rev. Junchol Lee