Commentary on ACIM 305

© 2010 Rev. David Seacord

Reading the words of the lesson, I connected two things newly.

1. That to see the world with Christ's vision IS the exact same thing as the Biblical reference to "the peace that passeth understanding". And this vision is identical to the Zen teaching of "make the smallest distinction however, and Heaven and Earth are set Infinitely apart". In other words, to use the mind to judge the world instantly creates a loss of Godly vision, for that vision is only possible when we 'become as little children", and innocent of the ability to see anyone as 'not ourself'.

2. That fear is not 'a something'.... it is the absence of something. It is the absence of the Peace of God. (Which we created by choosing to see, but without Vision.)

Somewhere near the end of the Course Text is a dialogue about 'choosing again'. That this is all life is.... just endless opportunities to choose God.

I am sure it will continue until all the places I am blind have returned to the healing of love, and regain Vision. I pray this for me. I pray this for you. I pray this for the world.

Namaste,

David

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Lesson 305

There is a peace that Christ bestows on us.

Who uses but Christ's vision finds a peace so deep and quiet, undisturbable and wholly changeless, that the world contains no counterpart. Comparisons are still before this peace. And all the world departs in silence as this peace envelops it, and gently carries it to truth, no more to be the home of fear. For love has come, and healed the world by giving it Christ's peace.

Father, the peace of Christ is given us, because it is Your Will that we be saved. Help us today but to accept Your gift, and judge it not.