Gifts of Heaven · Volume 1 · Chapter 59

The fly

3rd September 1840

The lively fly hums in a funny way a nice little song to praise Me, mighty Creator. In blissful joy it hums sensibly of love and circles in the sea of the same from inner urges and speaks clearly perceptible words of grace and proclaims and shows to give you – poor (humble) paths. Now see the little creature, how cheerfully and happily it circles, and how, completely carefree, obedient to the urge, it points itself in a grateful attitude in the direction that I have given it. And it will never, like you, strive for the forbidden. I say, it is not for nothing so close to you. And even if the means may be small – it is nevertheless chosen by Me! A pair of wings, delicate, like the ether, I gave it that it should rise easily into the air and circle there in cheerful flight in the rays of the sun and absorb there light with little eyes full of blissful delight, then carry it to the life of the dead formations and testify to the firmness of My invigorating mildness. Thus have I wisely given it six light feet, and gave it that it might feel the sweetness of life, to suck the food, a suitable trunk. And behold, what I have now told you, take it as a key and think carefully about the fly in your heart! I say: The fly, the fly – it sings to you of victory!

[1] See, this is a small task for you in the meantime (to think about)! You are to work it out in your free time dedicated to Me.

[2] This small, insignificant theme I have given you so that your humility may find good nourishment. Later, however, this little creature of Mine will anyway show you a testimony of nature from the foundation, Amen. I, to whom all things are well known, give this to you! (In March 1842, the Lord, through J.L., gave an extensive teaching about the fly, which was published as a special publication under the title of the same name).