When You Begin to Walk Among Strangers
Methusaleh
March 28, 2007

Helen:  I have been called to my recorder.  My microphone is open for whoever wishes to speak.  I give you my love.

Unknown:  Oh yes we know that you do, and we appreciate your kindness in allowing us to come forth.  There are so many of us and there are so few of you, and so we must each take turns. 

Methusaleh:  I am Methusaleh, and I have come again with a message of hope.  This is the message that I bring.
    Not everyone will understand you -- meaning your entire group.  Not everyone will know that you have been trained to serve in a magnificent way.  Not everyone will know that your hearts are wide open to share, to teach, and to give.  Let that not upset you.  If you reverse the roles, how would you feel?  Therefore, when you begin to walk among strangers, and when you begin to talk to those who feel that they are learned, I beg you to be very gentle.  It would be better that you did not speak one word than that you became offensive.  Your golden smile, your kind heart -- this is what you take before you, and your deeds will be seen by all.
       I am reminded of a little story of a man who went forth to a community, and he said that he would dig them a well, and they would have free water.  And the community was suspicious of him, because no one ever came to them to offer to dig a well so that they could have free water.  And so the man walked away, and they did not get their well.
       Therefore, when you wish to go into a community to do a good deed, spend some time making friends.  Visit at least a dozen homes, spend the night in the community, be observant as to what their needs are.  Let them tell you their needs. 
      We who are so close to you, have such great love for you, and so much feeling toward you, and we want to guide you so that you do not become disappointed with even the poor.  Remember that they are not trained, and try to feel how they feel after years and years of suffering.  Be kind to them, and respect their honor and their dignity. 
       Every day from now on, new faces will appear before you, and these will be the faces of those who wish to serve with you.  You will recognize  them by their eyes and their smile.  We are sending them to you.  Please welcome them into your hearts.  Your new journey will begin very soon.
       I am Methusaleh and I am most grateful for this opportunity to share my heart with you at this time.  Farewell.