Many years ago I took an institute class called, “Rituals and Symbolism” taught by Brother Young. Through this class I gained my basic understanding of numbers. They became a fascination with me. Numbers are found throughout the scriptures and with an understanding of their symbolism you gain greater understanding of the scriptures, the gospel and the principles and doctrines. My testimony has grown tremendously through my studies. I want to share with you the number 1.
The number 1 is the symbol for God the Father, it is called the Monad. It represents wholeness, unity and omnipresence. God is the center of all creation, learning, growing, everything!!
Scriptures that describe the number 1 include:
Ezek 34:23 I will set up one shepherd over them
Matt 19:17 there is none good but one that is, God
Rom 3:30 it is one God, which shall justify
Rom 12:5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ
1 Cor. 8:6 there is but one God and one Lord Jesus Christ
John 17:3 – everything comes out of one and seeks unity or oneness
Unity or the number 1 is the parent of all numbers. 11111111X111111111=12345678987654321
Unity exists in all things yet remains in apparent. Any number when multiplied by unity remains itself (3X1=3)The same is true when unity dived into any number (5/1=5). Unity always preserves the identity of all it encounters. We might say that “one” waits quietly within each form without stirring, motionless, never mingling yet supporting all. Unity is the universe’s common denominator. The ancient Gnostics called it the “silence force.” Everything strives in one way or another toward unity.
A circle represents no beginning and no end. A circle starts with a single point which cannot be defined. It has no height, length or depth, it is endlessly small. From the point we draw a line or radius and then the circumference or the circle. The circumference is endless, never-ending. Thus, a circle has no beginning and no end. Eternal.
A circle represents the limited and unlimited in one body. Every circle is identical. They only differ in size. Each circle you see or create is a profound statement about the transcendental nature of the UNI-verse. Expanding from the “nowhere” of its dimensionless center to the infinitely many points of its circumference, a circle implies the mystery of nothing to everything. Its radius and circumference are never both measurable at the same times. The radius can be measure with a whole, rational unit (point A to point B), the circumference, on the other hand, is an irrational decimal, known as “pi” = 3.1415926… Thus, a circle represents the limited and unlimited in one body. God follows certain universal laws but his power and influence is limitless.
The circle is a universal symbol of an ideal perfection and divine state that always exists around and within us. Giotto, an ancient artist, drew a single perfect circle to show his artistic abilities. I AM, a word made of the first, middle and final letters of the Sanskrit alphabet, represents the circle’s three parts; the center, the radius and the circumference (our own spiritual center, mental reaches, and outer material body).
Principles of the circle include:
1. Equal expansion in all directions. Observe a tree trunk, a raindrop, ripples, splashes, craters, bubbles, flowers exploding stars each of the expand in equal directions from the point. As you open your math compass remember metaphorically you are opening light, space, time and power in all directions. The opening of the compass represents the first manifestation of God’s light illuminating and vibrating the universe into existence, as expanding states of self-awareness, which we call “nature.” Nature’s forms represent invisible forces made visible, “Let there be light.”
2. Cycles are omnipresent. Cycles exists everywhere and at all times. There is never a moment when we are not involved in a cycle of some kind or another. All cycles have rising and declining phases. Some examples include: wheels, doors, universe, rock cycle, life cycles, atoms and molecules, circulatory system, gears, hearing, day and night, life cycle of stars, cultures, circulations, circuits, orbits, vibrations and rhythms. Even solid objects are moving so fast we see only smooth surface, Think of ceiling fan going so fast it looks like one solid object. All senses are fooled by rapid cyclic vibration
3. Maximized efficiency. The area within a circle is more than the area within any other shape of the same size. This is why many things are round: shields, ring roads, cups and cans, plates, pizza (more toppings on a round shape than a square), round tables, etc. A manhole cover is round because any other shape would fall in on itself, it is more efficient. God is efficient in each creation, in everything He does.
God is the center, He is Omnipresent, He is Eternal, He is the Parent of All Creation. Unity, the number one, the point and the circle all describe or witness that there is a God. All of His Characteristics are the same characteristics of this shape. The study of numbers is a great way to learn the attributes and characteristics of our Father in Heaven, His plan and His creations. I testify that everything proves there is a God and that He is our Father, the parent of ALL creation.
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