The tremendous forces latent in the inmost reality of this
precious Faith exert daily a fresh influence in the contingent world and shine
forth with greater intensity. Through the outpourings of Bahá’u’lláh’s
bounties, and as a result of dictates of the time as well as the mighty efforts
exerted by the followers of His Beauty, the Faith’s life-giving Teachings are
taking root in the world of being, increasing its prestige and manifesting
evermore its power to solve the problems confronting humanity. The blessed Divine
Tree, we must know, is firmly rooted in the ground, while its branches and
offshoots are growing heavenward. All this has been possible through the
interaction and cooperation of two mighty, dominant forces which, in compliance
with God’s Will, are at work simultaneously, enabling the blessed Tree to grow,
put forth its leaves and blossoms and, at the appointed time, offer to
humankind its choicest fruits. One of the generating powers of this spiritual
springtime is tempestuous and soul-stirring in nature; causing lightning and
thunder, high winds, torrential rain, and roaring floods. These in turn cause
the orchards and fields to become verdant and fruitful. The other is the
inherent capacity for growth latent in the blessed seed. It is this capacity that
causes the seed to grow as an essential necessity. The rays of the Sun of Truth
and the sprinklings of the cloud of bounty help it to grow and become a mighty
and fruit-bearing tree, providing a celestial retreat for the guided birds of
the field. The overall divine design which leads humanity to spiritual maturity
is not within our control; it is well guarded in God’s hidden treasure house
and its realization is dependent on His Will.
- The Universal House of Justice (From a message dated March 158 B.E. addressed to the Iranian believers
throughout the World)
