AC 2704
And gave the child drink.
(Genesis 21:19)
. . . this signifies instruction in spiritual things . . ..
This state, which is that of instruction . . .
is the third state of those who are coming out of vastation or desolation;
for when they come into a state of enlightenment or of heavenly light
(treated of in the preceding verse 18, see n. 2699),
they are then in the affection of knowing and learning truths;
and when they are in this affection,
they are easily and as it were spontaneously imbued with truths:
those who are on earth,
from the Lord's Word or from doctrine;
but those who are in heaven,
from the angels,
who perceive nothing more blessed and happy
than to teach novitiate brethren,
and imbue them with the truths and goods which are of heavenly order,
and thus lead to the Lord.
imbue - inspire, permeate
Thursday, May 24, 2012
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