Article November 1, 1941 Issue

As a Little Child

L. Elizabeth Anderson

Almost twenty centuries ago Christ Jesus declared, "Blessed are the poor in spirit: for their's is the kingdom of heaven." Today, through the divine revelation of Christian Science, the spiritual meaning of his words and their direct application to human affairs may be clearly discerned and demonstrated.

If one realizes that his needs are spiritual, not material, he becomes receptive to the angels or messages which are continually coming from God, divine Mind. The Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, Mary Baker Eddy, was receptive to these messages of Truth and Love, and her writings abound in tender, healing statements which inspire and enlighten the thought of her readers. On page 322 of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" she writes, "The sharp experiences of belief in the supposititious life of matter, as well as our disappointments and ceaseless woes, turn us like tired children to the arms of divine Love." With what eager joy the little child runs to meet his father after a brief separation! He literally flings himself into his arms. Why? Is it not because he knows that love, tenderness, and approval await him there?

Christian Scientists know they have one heavenly Parent, our Father-Mother God, divine Mind, who continually imparts to His children eternal life and divine intelligence, holding them in ceaseless, restful activity. The human parent provides for his child food, clothing, shelter, and protection to the best of his ability, but if the child should seem to lack health or intelligence this parent sometimes stands helplessly by or vainly uses material remedies. He does this because he has not gained a realization of the perfection of the divine Mind and its idea, abounding in health, wisdom freedom, and heavenly love.

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