‘Abdu’l-Bahá used often to say that the difference between a
prophet and an ordinary person is that the latter looks only to the present. He
does not try to imagine the future victories and thereby forget the present
trivial obstructions. The prophet, however, having a deep insight in the future
condition of things sees his ultimate victory and does not get disheartened
even though he sees a whole-sale massacre of his followers.
As Baha’is we should follow the prophet’s method. We know
that the Cause will ultimately conquer and its ranks be fully united. We know
that the Master’s promises will ultimately be realized, therefore why be
discouraged by trivial oppositions we see on our way. We should rather add to
our zeal and persist in our prayers and endeavours...
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter dated 10
July 1926 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi; ‘Dawn of a New Day’)
