Jesus Christ and the Fulfillment of Our Divine Purpose

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JESUS CHRIST AND THE FULFILLMENT OF OUR DIVINE PURPOSE

This presentation brings together selected Edgar Cayce readings that explore the nature of divine purpose (fulfilled through alignment and love), the soul’s relationship to God, and the life of Jesus Christ as the living pattern for spiritual alignment. Through paraphrase and explanation, these passages are presented to clarify how the soul enters material life by grace, grows through conscious choice, and fulfills its purpose through love, humility, and alignment with the First Cause. Rather than abstract theology, these readings offer practical spiritual guidance for living divine purpose here and now.

READING 4083-1 PARAPHRASED:

In the actions and inner life of an individual soul—whether mental, spiritual, or emotional—it becomes clear that the mind and spirit must be aligned with the First Cause [God—the original Creative Source and Spirit from which all life, consciousness, and being arise] if what is brought into material awareness is to reflect divine purpose. No soul enters consciousness by accident. Every soul comes into awareness through the grace of the Creator.

Consider how this works within yourself: a thought enters the mind. You may choose to accept it or reject it. If you reject it, it has little effect—but rejecting it does not lessen the power that thought would have had if you had chosen to dwell on it.

In the same way, whether a soul consciously acknowledges its relationship to the Creative Forces or not, that relationship still exists. For it is in God, the Father, that all beings live, move, and have their existence. Therefore, live in harmony with that truth. Do not behave as though you imagine yourself to be God. One may grow into divine likeness, but when that occurs, self-centeredness disappears.

What, then, is the pattern? Jesus Christ did not grasp at equality with God as something to be claimed for Himself, yet He lived in perfect unity with God while on earth. He humbled Himself, taking on no worldly claim or status, so that through His grace, mercy, and sacrifice, humanity might have an advocate with the First Cause—God, the originating Spirit and eternal Principle.

This passage explains how divine purpose is fulfilled through conscious alignment rather than ego or self-assertion.

READING 4083-1 EXPLAINED:

Divine purpose begins with intention, not accident. No soul enters consciousness by chance; every life arises through grace. Existence itself is an expression of divine will seeking fulfillment through individual awareness. Each person matters because each soul is deliberately called into being.

Thought is the doorway through which divine purpose becomes active in material life. Just as thoughts shape personal experience, spiritual alignment determines how divine intention is expressed on earth. What the soul chooses to entertain—whether fear, love, truth, or ego—either cooperates with or resists that purpose. Conscious choice gives thought its power.

A soul’s relationship with God is inherent, not conditional. Awareness or belief does not create this relationship; it already exists. Every soul lives and moves within God’s sustaining presence. Divine purpose is not invented by belief systems—it is awakened through conscious alignment with what already is.

True likeness to God requires humility. The warning here is against spiritual ego. To live in a God-like way does not mean self-exaltation or dominance, but expressing love, service, truth, and humility without self-centeredness. Divine power flows through surrender, not self-assertion.

Jesus Christ is presented as the living pattern of how divine purpose is fulfilled. He did not claim divinity for personal power, but lived in unity with God through self-giving love. Through grace and sacrifice, He bridged humanity with the First Cause, revealing how divine life is meant to be lived in human form.

Through Christ’s life and surrender, humanity is offered relationship with the Creator—not control, entitlement, or dominance, but communion. Divine purpose unfolds through mercy rather than force. In this way, Jesus Christ stands as the perfect example: fully aligned with God, yet emptied of self, showing that true divinity is revealed not by claiming power, but by living in grace.

READING 3508-1 PARAPHRASED:

In examining the self, the soul comes to recognize itself as body, mind, and soul, reflecting on the material plane the divine pattern of the Godhead—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God moved, and the Spirit came into action. From that movement came light, and from light came the ordering of what once appeared as chaos. Through this light, creation unfolded—matter upon the earth, space and time in the surrounding spheres—and through patience and divine order, all evolved into the heavens, the stars, the constellations, and the vast universe as it is known, or as individual souls seek to know it within material existence.

Into the earth then came material life, as Spirit pressed itself into matter. Spirit became individualized, expressing itself as distinct beings—what we recognize as individual souls. Spirit, using matter and all influences of earthly experience for the glory of the Creative Forces, remains part of the universal consciousness.

As an individual applies awareness through time, space, and patience, the soul begins to understand its relationship to the Godhead—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Within the self are found body, mind, and soul. Just as Jesus Christ, the Son, is the Builder, so the mind within each person is the builder of experience.

Thus, as an individual entertains certain thoughts or concepts about material life, these thoughts set forces into motion—either aligning with divine purpose or moving against it.

The true purpose of the soul, and the means by which it may attain peace and at-onement—just as Jesus Christ found unity with the Father—is this:

That the soul may know itself, be itself, and yet remain one with the Creative Forces; fulfilling the reason for which it entered earthly life by accepting, believing, and understanding its relationship to God.

For the soul is not called a servant, but a friend—indeed, a brother or sister. As Christ said, “Who is my mother, my brother, my sister? Those who do the will of my Father in heaven.”

Therefore, it is the responsibility of the individual to seek the will of the Father for their own life, and to sow the seed of the Spirit of Truth through kindness, patience, compassion, grace, endurance, and love. This is the will of the Father. For the one who loves their brother, their neighbor, and even their enemy, is truly a brother to the Lord—who is the Son, the Savior, and the living Spirit of truth and divine purpose.

This passage describes the divine architecture of existence and the soul’s purpose within it.

READING 3508-1 EXPLAINED:

Creation reveals a divine order in which everything unfolds with patience and purpose—from the smallest particles of matter to the vastness of the stars and the depth of human consciousness. This same orderly pattern that shapes the universe also shapes the soul. Life is not random; it moves according to an intelligent, loving design that invites growth and awareness.

Within each person, the soul reflects the divine structure itself. Body, mind, and soul correspond to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—not merely as symbols, but as a living, functional reality. Human beings are designed to express divine truth within material life, bringing spiritual reality into everyday experience.

Jesus Christ stands as the perfect example of this divine pattern. In Him, God and humanity are fully united. As the Son is the Builder in creation, so the human mind becomes the builder in individual life. Through thoughts, beliefs, and intentions, a person either aligns with divine purpose or moves away from it.

Thought itself is both creative and moral. What a person chooses to dwell upon sets spiritual forces into motion. Divine purpose is not fulfilled by chance, but through conscious choices that align thought, action, and love with higher truth.

The true purpose of the soul is not to lose itself, but to realize itself in unity with God. This is at-onement—knowing oneself as an active participant in divine creation rather than as something separate from it. In this unity, identity is clarified, not erased.

Love becomes the measure of spiritual alignment. Doing the will of the Father is not complicated or distant; it is lived daily through patience, mercy, kindness, forgiveness, and grace. These simple acts are how divine purpose takes form in ordinary life.

Finally, the soul is called into friendship with God, not servitude. Relationship, not subjugation, is the goal. To love others—including one’s enemies—is to live in kinship with Christ and to embody divine purpose on earth. Together, the universe, the soul, and the life of Jesus Christ reveal one truth: divine purpose is realized here and now through loving awareness expressed in human lives.

READING 1861-4 PARAPHRASED:

Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the light. He revealed true life by entering fully into material existence—taking upon Himself a physical body and experiencing the desires of the flesh—yet He governed these through disciplined thought and spiritual awareness. In this way, He held body and mind, with all their attributes, in complete harmony and alignment, demonstrating how life may be lived so that every soul may find a higher, more excellent path.

The life He lived and the works He performed stand as the Ideal and the Pattern. Through the promises given and fulfilled in His life, one may bring oneself into full alignment with the divine purpose for which the soul entered material experience. In living according to this example, the soul may express among others the same divine pattern that Jesus Christ revealed when He said:

“Be ye perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect. Abide in Me, and I in you, that My Father and I may come and abide in you.”

By following this pattern, the soul—this individual soul—may find the answer to every question that arises. For Jesus Christ is the Maker’s expression: the beginning, the end, the purpose, and the desire of life itself. He was not separate from the world, yet not governed by it—living fully in the world but not of it—and thus showing every soul how to fulfill divine purpose within material life.

This passage affirms that Jesus Christ is the living model of divine purpose fulfilled in human form. His life reveals that material existence is not a barrier to God, but the very means through which divine truth, love, and purpose are made manifest for every soul.

READING 1861-4 EXPLAINED:

This reading explains that Jesus Christ is the living demonstration of divine purpose fulfilled within material life. By entering fully into a physical body and experiencing human desires, He showed that material existence itself is not opposed to God, but can be brought into harmony with divine will. Through conscious use of the mind and spiritual awareness, Jesus kept body, mind, and spirit in perfect alignment, revealing how every soul may live in balance rather than conflict. His life therefore becomes the ideal pattern—not merely to be admired, but to be lived—showing that divine purpose is achieved through inner attunement rather than withdrawal from the world.

The passage further teaches that the promises revealed through the life of Jesus Christ allow each soul to come into full accord with the reason it entered material experience. Divine purpose is not discovered through external authority or abstract belief, but through abiding in the same spirit of love, truth, and unity that He embodied. The call to “be perfect” does not imply human flawlessness, but complete alignment with God’s will. By living in this awareness, the soul finds clarity, direction, and answers to life’s questions.

Finally, the explanation emphasizes that Jesus Christ is both the source and the fulfillment of purpose—present at the beginning, active through the journey, and complete at the end. He lived within the world without being governed by it, demonstrating how a soul may participate fully in material life while remaining spiritually free. In following this pattern, the individual fulfills divine purpose by expressing love, humility, and conscious union with God in everyday living.

CONCLUSION

Taken together, these readings affirm a single truth: divine purpose is fulfilled through conscious alignment with God expressed in daily living. The soul enters material life not by chance, but by grace, to grow in awareness, love, and unity with the Creator. Jesus Christ stands as the perfect example of this fulfillment—fully human, fully aligned, and emptied of self. In following this pattern through patience, kindness, humility, and love, each soul participates in the ongoing work of creation, realizing divine purpose not in some distant future, but in the present moment.

EDGAR CAYCE ORIGINAL READINGS:

So in the activities of an individual entity, in mind or the mental and spiritual, we find that the mental and spiritual must be in accord with that First Cause in order that it may bring into the material consciousness that which is in accord with the divine purpose. For no soul enters consciousness perchance. For it is indeed true that each entity, each soul, enters into consciousness by and through the grace of the Creator. Compare it with the activity in self: A thought enters the mind. You either entertain it or you discard it. If you discard it, it has little or no effect and yet because you discard it doesn't make or cause the thought to be less productive had it been entertained.

So, as in the self, whether the individual entity or soul entertains its relationship to the Creative Forces or not, the relationship is still existent or possible. For indeed in Him, the Father-God, ye move and have thy being. Act like it! Don't act like ye think ye are a God! Ye may become such, but when ye do ye think not of thyself. For what is the pattern? He thought it not robbery to make Himself equal with God, but He acted like it in the earth. He made Himself of no estate that you, through His grace, through His mercy, through His sacrifice might have an advocate with that First Cause, God; that first principle, spirit.

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In analyzing self, the entity finds itself body, mind and soul, that answers in the three-dimensional plane to the Godhead - Father, Son, Holy Spirit. God moved, the spirit came into activity. In the moving it brought light, and then chaos. In this light came creation of that which in the earth came to be matter; in the spheres about the earth, space and time; and in patience it has evolved through those activities until there are the heavens and all the constellations, the stars, the universe as it is known - or sought to be known by individual soul-entities in the material plane.

Then came into the earth materiality, through the spirit pushing itself into matter. Spirit was individualized, and then became what we recognize in one another as individual entities. Spirit that uses matter, that uses every influence in the earth's environ for the glory of the Creative Forces, partakes of and is a part of the universal consciousness.

As the entity, an individual, then applies, it becomes aware - through patience, through time, through space - of its relationship to the Godhead - Father, Son, Holy Spirit. In self it finds body, mind, soul. As the Son is the builder, so is the mind the builder in the individual.

Then, as the entity here, [3508], entertains this or that concept of materiality, it sets in motion that which is either contrarywise or in accord with the divine purpose.

Then the purpose of the entity, and how it may attain to that peace, that at-onement which the Son found in the Father:

The purpose of the entity in the earth, is that it may know itself, also to be itself, and yet at one with the Creative Forces, fulfilling those purposes for which the entity comes into the earth; accepting, believing, knowing then thy relationship to that Creative Force. For He hath called thee friend; not servant, but a friend, a brother, a sister. For "Who is my mother, my brother, my sister? They that do the will of the Father in heaven, the same is my mother, my brother, my sister."

Thus it behooves the entity to seek what is the will of the Father concerning thine individual self, to sow the seed of the spirit of truth; just being kind, patient, showing brotherly love, longsuffering, being gracious. This is sowing the seed, this is the will of the Father. For he that loveth his brother, his neighbor, yea his enemy, is a brother to the Lord - the Lord who is the Son, who is the Savior, who is the spirit of truth and purpose.

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And He IS the way, the truth, the light. He manifested life, in a material body; taking on the desires of flesh, and yet using the mental attributes to keep body, mind, with all the attributes of each, in the full accord, the full attunement to be, do, that as would make for EACH soul the more perfect, the more excellent, way.

Then, that life, that activity, is AS the Ideal, AS the Pattern. And with those promises that have been made in and through that life as exemplified, one may find one's self in the full accord with the divine purpose for which the self entered this material experience. Thus may it manifest among its fellow men that same pattern as did He, - who gave, "BE YE PERFECT, EVEN AS MY FATHER IN HEAVEN IS PERFECT. ABIDE IN ME, AND I IN THEE, THAT MY FATHER AND I WILL COME AND ABIDE WITH THEE."

Thus may an entity, THIS entity, find - in the pattern as is set there - the answer to each and every question that may arise. For He IS the Maker, the beginning, the end, the purpose, the desire; and not as one out of the world, but not OF the world, though IN the world, even as He.

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The Planets as One System

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In the Edgar Cayce readings, the planets do not work alone or act randomly. Together, they form a complete system for soul growth. Each planet represents a different function of human experience, and all of them work together under the guidance of the soul and free will. No planet controls a person’s destiny. Instead, the planets describe how the soul learns, grows, struggles, and matures over time.

At the center of the system is the soul. The soul chooses its time and conditions of birth in order to experience certain lessons. The planets describe the tools and pressures through which those lessons appear. Some planets push, some restrain, some awaken, and some heal—but all serve growth when used consciously.

Jupiter represents growth and expansion. It shows how the soul reaches outward—through leadership, opportunity, confidence, and moral development. Jupiter expands whatever already exists, making it a planet of responsibility. Growth without wisdom leads to excess; growth with integrity leads to guidance and service.

Saturn balances Jupiter. Where Jupiter expands, Saturn restricts. Saturn teaches discipline, patience, karma, and responsibility. It slows the soul down so lessons are learned deeply. Saturn builds structure and maturity through effort and endurance. Without Saturn, growth would be unstable; without Jupiter, life would be rigid and lifeless.

Mars provides energy and action. It is the force that turns intention into movement. Mars governs drive, courage, passion, and confrontation. It tests self-control. Used wisely, Mars becomes strength and protection. Used poorly, it becomes anger and destruction. Mars teaches right action.

Venus governs love and harmony. It shows how the soul connects emotionally with others and seeks balance, beauty, and affection. Venus teaches love without possession, harmony without dishonesty, and pleasure without dependence. It balances Mars by softening force with compassion.

Mercury governs the mind and communication. It shows how the soul thinks, learns, adapts, and expresses truth. Mercury connects inner understanding with outer action. It can bring clarity or confusion depending on discipline. Mercury balances emotion with reason and action with understanding.

Uranus brings awakening and change. It breaks patterns when growth has become stagnant. Uranus encourages originality, freedom, and new insight. It pushes the soul beyond tradition and habit. Without grounding, Uranus can feel chaotic; when balanced, it brings progress and innovation.

Neptune opens spiritual sensitivity. It dissolves boundaries and connects the soul to intuition, imagination, compassion, and divine awareness. Neptune teaches surrender, faith, and unity. Without grounding, it can cause confusion or escape; with discipline, it becomes spiritual inspiration and healing.

Pluto works at the deepest level. It brings transformation through endings, crises, and rebirth. Pluto strips away illusion, false identity, and misuse of power. It teaches surrender of the ego and alignment with truth. Pluto completes cycles so the soul can be renewed.

Together, these planets form a balanced system:

Jupiter expands

Saturn stabilizes

Mars acts

Venus connects

Mercury understands

Uranus awakens

Neptune spiritualizes

Pluto transforms

None of these forces are good or bad by themselves. Each becomes constructive or destructive depending on free will, consciousness, and purpose. The Cayce readings emphasize that mastery comes not from avoiding planetary influences, but from integrating them.

When the system is balanced, the soul grows steadily—thinking clearly (Mercury), loving wisely (Venus), acting responsibly (Mars), growing ethically (Jupiter), accepting discipline (Saturn), awakening to truth (Uranus), opening spiritually (Neptune), and transforming deeply (Pluto).

In Cayce’s astrology, the planets are teachers, not rulers. The soul remains the authority, and free will determines whether planetary influences become obstacles or pathways to spiritual maturity.

PLANETS AS A LIFE-CYCLE MODEL

In Cayce’s astrology, the planets are not fixed personality traits or permanent labels. Instead, they describe stages the soul moves through as it grows. Over one lifetime—and across many lifetimes—the soul repeatedly experiences these stages. Growth does not happen in a straight line. It happens in cycles. Whenever new lessons appear, the soul returns to earlier stages at a deeper level of understanding.

The life cycle often begins with awakening, which is symbolized by Uranus. This stage appears when a person feels restless, uncomfortable, or dissatisfied with the way things have been. Old beliefs, habits, or structures no longer feel right. Life may bring sudden changes, unexpected events, or strong urges to break free from routine. Uranus pushes the soul to question what it has accepted without thinking. This stage can feel unsettling, but its purpose is to open the door to growth. The inner feeling is often, “Something has to change.”

After awakening comes sensitivity and inner vision, represented by Neptune. In this stage, the soul turns inward. Emotions become deeper, imagination expands, and spiritual curiosity increases. A person may feel more compassionate, intuitive, or drawn to prayer, art, music, or spiritual ideas. At the same time, this openness can feel confusing or overwhelming if there is no grounding. Neptune softens boundaries, allowing the soul to sense deeper meaning, but it also requires balance to avoid confusion. The inner question becomes, “There must be a deeper meaning to life.”

Next comes transformation, symbolized by Pluto. This stage involves deep inner change. Old identities, attachments, and ways of living no longer work and must be released. Pluto often brings intense experiences such as loss, emotional pain, or major life shifts. These moments strip away illusions and force honesty. Though difficult, this stage allows the soul to become more authentic. After Pluto, a person knows they cannot return to who they were before. The inner realization is, “I can’t go back to who I was.”

Following transformation, the soul enters structure and responsibility, guided by Saturn. This stage is about rebuilding life on a solid foundation. Discipline, patience, boundaries, and accountability become important. Life may feel heavy or demanding, but Saturn strengthens character. It teaches the soul to take responsibility for choices instead of blaming circumstances. Through effort and persistence, maturity develops. The inner message here is, “I must take responsibility for my life.”

Once stability is formed, the soul moves into growth and meaning, represented by Jupiter. Life begins to expand outward again. Opportunities increase, confidence grows, and the desire to contribute becomes stronger. Jupiter encourages leadership, learning, and moral understanding. This stage tests how growth is handled—whether it is used wisely or selfishly. Jupiter asks the soul to grow in a way that benefits others, not just itself. The guiding question is, “How do I grow in a way that helps others?”

After growth comes action and assertion, symbolized by Mars. In this stage, the soul is ready to act with purpose. Mars provides energy, courage, and determination. It teaches how to stand up for oneself and take decisive action. At the same time, Mars requires self-control. The soul learns how to use strength without aggression and how to assert without dominating. The inner challenge becomes, “What do I fight for—and how?”

Then the soul moves into love and connection, represented by Venus. This stage focuses on relationships, harmony, and emotional balance. The soul learns how to give and receive love without fear, dependency, or dishonesty. Venus teaches appreciation of beauty, kindness, and cooperation. Relationships become places of growth rather than attachment. The guiding reflection is, “How do I love wisely?”

Finally, the cycle reaches understanding and expression, symbolized by Mercury. In this stage, the soul integrates everything it has learned. Clear thinking, honest communication, and practical wisdom become important. The soul learns how to express insight through words, actions, and daily living. What was learned internally now becomes useful to others. The inner question becomes, “How do I live and communicate what I’ve learned?”

After this stage, the cycle does not end. It begins again at a higher level. The soul awakens once more (Uranus), deepens again (Neptune), transforms again (Pluto), and continues through the stages with greater awareness. Each cycle refines the soul, bringing it closer to balance, wisdom, and spiritual maturity.

APPLYING THE SYSTEM TO PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

This planetary system can be used as a practical map for personal growth. Instead of seeing life challenges as random or unfair, the system helps you understand what kind of lesson you are working on right now. Each planet represents a type of experience the soul goes through again and again. By recognizing the stage you are in, you can respond with awareness rather than resistance.

The first step in using this system is to identify your current stage. You can do this by honestly observing your thoughts, emotions, and circumstances. If life feels restless and unstable, with a strong urge for change or freedom, you may be in a Uranus stage. If you feel emotionally sensitive, spiritually curious, or overwhelmed by feelings and intuition, Neptune may be active. If you are experiencing deep inner crisis, loss, or the need to let go of an old identity, you are likely in a Pluto stage. If life feels heavy with responsibility, duty, or long-term effort, Saturn is probably working. If opportunities are expanding and you are being asked to grow, lead, or take on a larger role, Jupiter is active. If you feel driven, confrontational, or full of energy that demands action, Mars is present. If your main lessons involve relationships, love, harmony, or emotional balance, Venus is emphasized. If your focus is on thinking, communication, decision-making, or mental clarity—or confusion—then Mercury is at work. Most of the time, one or two of these stages will be strongest at any given moment.

Once you recognize the stage you are in, the next step is to work with the planet rather than against it. Every stage has both healthy and unhealthy expressions. Uranus supports growth when change is made consciously, but causes problems when change turns into rebellion. Neptune brings insight when spiritual openness is balanced with grounding, but leads to confusion when reality is avoided. Pluto heals through surrender, but creates suffering when resisted. Saturn builds strength through responsibility, but becomes painful when it is met with bitterness. Jupiter brings meaningful growth when guided by ethics, but leads to excess when driven by ego. Mars empowers when action is disciplined, but destroys when impulsive. Venus heals when love is honest, but weakens when love becomes dependent. Mercury clarifies when thought is purposeful, but disturbs when the mind runs without direction. Personal growth happens through cooperation with the lesson, not by trying to escape it.

The third step is to balance the system. Cayce emphasizes that growth requires balance between opposing forces. When Mars energy becomes too strong and turns into anger or conflict, Venus can soften it through compassion and understanding. When Neptune creates confusion or emotional overload, Saturn can ground it through structure and routine. When Saturn becomes too heavy and restrictive, Jupiter can restore hope and expansion. When Uranus creates chaos through constant change, Mercury can bring clarity and thoughtful communication. Personal development does not mean removing traits or suppressing energy. It means learning how to integrate opposites so they support rather than overpower each other.

The final and most important step is to keep the soul central. In Cayce’s system, the soul is always the authority. The soul chooses the lessons it needs to learn. The planets describe the classroom in which those lessons appear. Free will determines how those lessons are experienced. The same planetary influence can become either an obstacle or a pathway, depending on how it is used. Growth accelerates when you stop asking, “Why is this happening to me?” and begin asking, “What is this stage trying to teach me?”

Taken as a whole, Cayce’s planetary system describes the soul’s repeating life cycle—from awakening, through sensitivity and transformation, into discipline, growth, action, love, and understanding. This cycle repeats throughout life, always guided by free will and inner purpose. When the system is understood and applied consciously, life becomes not something that happens to you, but something that teaches you.