In this passage, Baha’u’llah invites humanity to enjoy “rest” under God’s “vast and mighty Revelation”.  This is a beautiful way of thinking about a revelation from God- that they contain the principles that allow for peace in a society and allow humans to find spiritual rest. Jesus described the concept of “salvation”, expressing that if people follows Jesus’ teaching, they would be protected from the changes and chances of the world and be “safe” and continue to grow spiritually despite the tumult.

The full passage is below but first!- please join Modern Perspectives on Saturday to hear the thoughts of Mr Hooper Dunbar, who has spent his adult life serving Baha’u’llah’s Faith and exploring His Revelation. The title of his presentation is- “What can the Baha’i Faith do for you?”.

Now back to the passage!-

“Tear asunder, in My Name, the veils that have grievously blinded your vision, and, through the power born of your belief in the unity of God, scatter the idols of vain imitation.  Enter, then, the holy paradise of the good-pleasure of the All-Merciful. Sanctify your souls from whatsoever is not of God, and taste ye the sweetness of rest within the pale of His vast and mighty Revelation, and beneath the shadow of His supreme and infallible authority.”