The Fly: A Spiritual Vision of Creation

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In The Fly (German: Die Fliege: Einblicke in die Wunder der Schöpfung), 19th-century Christian mystic Jakob Lorber offers a striking spiritual revelation centered on one of nature’s smallest creatures. Rather than treating the fly as insignificant, Lorber presents it as a profound testament to divine wisdom, revealing how even the most humble life form reflects the order, purpose, and love embedded within creation.

 

Insights into Creation.

 

The work functions as a spiritual contemplation of biology and natural science. Through close attention to the fly’s structure and behaviour, Lorber illustrates the “wonders of creation,” emphasising that God’s design is equally present in the smallest beings as in the grandest forms of life.

 

Metamorphosis as Spiritual Growth

 

The transformation from larva to adult fly is explored as a powerful metaphor for inner change, symbolising the soul’s development, purification, and ascent toward higher spiritual awareness.

 

The “Inner Word” Revelation

 

Like Lorber’s broader body of writings, including his multi-volume New Revelation, The Fly was reportedly received through an “inner voice” spoken in his heart. Lorber transcribed these messages daily over a period of 24 years, presenting them as direct spiritual instruction rather than philosophical speculation.

 

Interdependence of Spirit and Matter

 

The text teaches that physical forms mirror spiritual laws. Biological structures are portrayed as outward expressions of inner, metaphysical realities, affirming that every creature, no matter how small, has a defined role within the divine order of the universe.

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Because it grounds expansive spiritual ideas in a concrete and familiar subject, The Fly is often recommended as an accessible introduction to Lorber’s writings. It invites readers to rediscover the natural world not merely as matter, but as a living language through which deeper spiritual truths are revealed.