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The Childhood of Jesus
The Gospel of James

Biographical Gospel of the Lord

- Chapter 226 -

Never Fear The World - But Fear Yourselves

WHEN THE MATTER of the comet was thus disposed of, the little Child said to Joseph,
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'Joseph, throughout these two days I took charge as an undisputed master of the house and all of you obeyed Me -
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but from now on I am returning the mastery of the house back to you, and as you decide matters, so also shall they be done!
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'From now on I am going to be like every other human being again and must be that way, for My flesh must also grow for the sake of all your welfare.
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For that reason do not now nor in the future expect any more openly manifest wonders from Me in this country!
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But for all that do not allow yourselves to be deceived in your faith and reliance in My power and might,
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for What I was from eternity, That I am always and will be for eternity.
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'Hence, never fear the world which is nothing before Me - but fear yourselves, lest you turn your hearts away from Me - for that would be the death of your soul!
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With that you, Joseph, may again take over the management of the house, and lead it justly and properly in the name of My Father, Amen!
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And you, Cyrenius, depart tomorrow on a safe journey for Tyre, where important matters already await you.
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My love and My grace are with you so you need not worry. Arrange all other matters with Joseph, for he is now the head of the house.'
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Thereupon the little Child called James over to Himself and said to him,
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'James, between us the first relationship will remain with which you are familiar.
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Now all this must be adhered to in this land, Amen!' -
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At this Joseph became quite sad and earnestly pleaded with the little Child to continue as at present in His divine nature.
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But the little Child now talked quite childishly, and no trace of anything divine remained in His speech.
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He soon became sleepy, and James had to bring Him to bed.
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Long into the night the company sat together and discussed the possible reason for such change in the little Child.
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No one said anything conclusive and each asked of the other -
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but none was able to give a definite answer.
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And Joseph finally said, 'We know what is good for us and what we should do, and that ought to satisfy us!
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It is already late at night - so I think it is best that we retire.'
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In this all agreed with Joseph and promptly went into the house to a good night's rest.

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