VOLUME 14 - Number 39                                                                                                                  September 25, 1992

My Beloved Students of Divinity, 

The spiritual energy that Brother Kuthumi has been describing serves many functions as it moves around the Earth, which we will talk about as the need arises. Today, as I define the meaning of the term, 'Body of Light', I will focus on the relationship between the network formed by the Retreats of the Ascended Masters and the corresponding network formed by our chelas. 

I wish to expand and clarify your understanding regarding the term; 'Body of Light'. I have chosen this term to designate the unified body of chelas through whom the spiritual energy may be channeled for the good of the entire race. It is connected with the network of Ascended Master retreats by bridges, or ties, of Light. The bridges are created at each point where a chela resides and works. When there is a group, the bridge at that loca­tion then intensifies, because the energies of each member of the group are woven together to create a larger and stronger span of Light. 

This entire network created by the spiritual energies of the initiates, chelas and other Light workers, becomes the vehicle of the Cosmic Christ. Perhaps it could best be understood if you think of the network of Ascended Master Retreats as representing the I AM Presence for the planet which it serves. The network of initiates, chelas, and other Light workers then acts as the intermediary, or step-down transformer, for the race consciousness. The Body of Light receives the higher understanding from the Ascended Master Retreats and foci of Light, then translates it into practical ways and means of presentation to the race consciousness. 

Another service given by the Body of Light is that of making calls on behalf of the entire race, for whatever it perceives as needed to raise the group consciousness. It may also make calls on behalf of other evolutions embodied on the Earth, such as elemental life, embodied angels, the incoming root race, and, in general, whatever it perceives the needs to be. It serves as a translating focus for the planet to the Ascended Masters and Cosmic Lords Who are concerned. Consequently, the Body of Light may be understood to be not only a step-down transformer, but also a step-up transformer! 

We speak often of the importance of each and every chela to the work that forms our sacred partnership, and it is such a joy to be able to give you more and more understanding about how we are truly ONE! Truly UNIFIED in CONSCIOUSNESS! While I realize that each chela has much to learn, this is true for us, as well. Your progress assists not only the evolutions that follow you, but also the Ones that are preceding you. As I AM the LIGHT of the WORLD, so, my blessed ones, are you! 

When Master Jesus said that there was much to learn that could not yet be received, he was speaking of the Love of God. As each of you learns to receive; as you learn how much you are loved within the Heart of the Supreme Source of All Life, then you can gradually begin to bear the burden of Love. The burden of Love - pure Divine Love - is LIGHT! 

Contemplate the words - 'I AM the LIGHT of the WORLD'! Contemplate the words - 'my burden is Light!' 

Your Brother,

John, the Beloved