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Although Christ's Coming seems to have occurred in a manner that was certainly not predicted, the attitude of the believer is simply "God has divine authority. We, who are only his children, cannot question or oppose it. We must accept it. And once accepting it, and having had it explained through the life of Christ, it makes perfect sense." The attitude of the seeker, on the other hand, may be "We who are chosen of God, will not so easily be deceived. We must stand firm in our faith and await the true Messiah." (73:5) The Christian person understands that these two views seem irreconcilable. At the same time he desires to share his faith. How can he do this? How can he awaken the seeker? (73:6) It was earlier pointed out that for a few souls, the light which Christ, who referred to Himself as the "Light of the World" , radiated, was enough to awaken them from slumber and to bestow upon them the gift of faith. That light, the source of everything good and holy, was the eternal joy and the very life of those who perceived it. Who among us would not desire to have humbly knelt - even for a moment - in His wondrous presence and to have bathed in that eternal light?
(73:7)
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