NEUOFFENBARUNG← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 2 · Contents
The withdrawal of the divinity in the Child. The Infant's last instructions for Joseph and Cyrenius. The night's sleep. James' special grace from the Child Jesus. 8 June 1844
01] After the matter of the comet was settled, the Infant said to Joseph:
02] "Joseph, throughout these two days I was the formal head of the household, and all of you obeyed Me;
03] however, from now on I again hand over this position of head of the household to you, and whatever you order will be done!
04] From now on I will again become like any other human child – and it must be so; for even My body has to grow for the salvation of you all.
05] Therefore do not expect any evident miracles in this land from Me, either now or in the future!
06] Nevertheless, do not allow your faith and trust to doubt My power and authority;
07] for I am, I have always been and always will be, for eternity!
08] Thus never fear the world, which is nothing before Me; but be afraid of yourself doubting Me, – for that would be the death of your souls!
09] With this, reassume the responsibility for the house, Joseph, and manage it properly and righteously in the name of My Father, Amen.
10] You too, Cyrenius, should travel in happy spirits to Tyre tomorrow, where important business awaits you already!
11] My love and mercy are with you, and so you may be at peace. Everything else should be decided by Joseph; for he is now the head of the household!"
12] Thereupon the Infant called James and spoke to him:
13] "James! – Between us, the first relationship prevails, as you already know!
14] And this is how everything has to remain in this land, Amen!"
15] Joseph was extremely sad about this and implored the Infant to remain in His divinity.
16] The Infant, however, now spoke in a most childish manner and no trace of divinity could be detected in his speech.
17] He was also soon sleepy, and James had to bring Him to bed.
18] The company sat together deep into the night and discussed about the reasons for such a change in the Infant;
19] but no one said anything conclusive and instead each asked the other, –
20] but no one could come up with a valid response.
21] And Joseph finally spoke: "We know, what we need, and what we have to do, and we should be satisfied with that!
22] It is now already late in the night; so I think it would be best if we retired."
23] In this all agreed with Joseph and proceeded to the house to have a good rest.