The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Chapter 128

Cyrenius is instructed in the promised tugging of the Lord. Joseph explains the wonderful phenomena in nature. 29 January 1844

01] After all was sorted out and everything had quietened down, the Infant raised itself up and spoke to Cyrenius:

02] "Listen to me, you noble-hearted man! – Do you remember how I tugged at My brother James' hair?

03] See, at that time you wanted Me to tug at your hair as well!

04] I promised this to you, and look, now I am keeping My promise;

05] for all the small surprises, that have occurred to you since, are nothing else than the promised tugging at your hair!

06] Whenever such incidences occur to you in future, remember My words to you and do not fear anything, and never be angry;

07] for you will not lose any hair on account of your anger! Those to whom I do such things are the ones I love! – And they have nothing to fear, either in this or in the other world!"

08] Cyrenius had tears when he heard this explanation from the Infant, and could not help himself for sheer love and gratitude.

09] Several of the gentiles present also heard the Infant's speech and were exceedingly astonished that a three- month-old Infant could speak with such perfect wisdom and clarity.

10] And some of them turned to Joseph and asked him how it was possible that the Infant could be so perfectly equipped to speak at such an early age?

11] At this, Joseph shrugged his shoulders and spoke: "Dear friends! – The most amazing phenomena appear from time to time on the great earth, and particularly in the sphere of life.

12] They occur in front of our eyes, but who can define the mysterious laws of a creative God by which they occur?!

13] Indeed, we, by ourselves the greatest wonder of all, tread the innumerable wonders with our feet everyday – and hardly take notice!

14] Which one of us knows how these countless marvels are created – such as the grass, the tree, the worm, the mosquito and the fish in the water?

15] Indeed, nothing remains for us than to look at the wonders and extol, glorify and worship the great holy Master Builder!"

16] This explanation completely satisfied the questioning gentiles,

17] and from this moment, they looked at all of nature with entirely different eyes.

18] They then scattered to all the sides of the bare mountain and observed the wonder of creation.

19] Cyrenius surreptitiously turned to Joseph and asked him, whether he really did not know anything more about this.

20] Joseph solemnly affirmed this and spoke: "Consult the Infant about this; He will certainly give you the best information."