Easter 1996: Resurrection and Spiritual Tests
Tests are meant to help and instruct us.
Give the tests to God, especially in the darkest hours.
We won’t be able to serve God fully unless we realize that what we are seeking is to be found within. People’s praise or acceptance doesn’t matter.
Jesus taught that the Christ is within. He said the kingdom of God is within you.
The Gnostics taught that we need to experience God in ourselves, in silence.
God is our eternal friend.
Be grateful for everything.
Time heals all wounds.
Be even-minded and cheerful under all circumstances.
God is no tyrant. If you love Him, He will forgive you.
You are a spark of the infinite. Live in that thought.
Yogananda said, ‘when trials come, get in tune. That’s the answer!’
Our bodies are temporary. We all have to leave them at some point. The only thing that you will always have, is what Christ came to show us by His resurrection.
Resurrection is the greater reality. It has power over the physical reality. Even physical death meant nothing to Jesus. Live in that, and you will be victorious.
NOTE: Swami Kriyananda is involved throughout the Sunday service.
1. Opening prayer, music & readings
2. Sunday Service talk by Swami Kriyananda
3. Festival of Light read by Swami Kriyananda
Swami Kriyananda gave an opening prayer. Others did the music and readings. Swami Kriyananda gave another reading, a talk, and the Festival of Light.
