The Expectancy of Good

[Written Especially for Young People]

IN the Gospel of John is the story of the raising of Lazarus. There is a real lesson in the assurance of Jesus that nothing could stand in the way of a perfect demonstration. His words, "Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me," should be a constant reminder to students of Christian Science that they too can expect right results from their work. For has not Jesus given us the promise, "He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also"?

Merely hoping for the successful solution of problems is not enough. Never once is it recorded that Jesus expressed a word of fear or doubt about a healing. Demonstration in Christian Science means the scientific solving of a problem, whether of health or morals, or in any other field. It is the result of steadfast prayer and of the assurance of the presence of God.

Young people are frequently faced with questions as to what to do and how to do it. When the time comes to start out in the business world, therefore, nothing can be more helpful to the student than the words of Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, on page 454 of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," where she says, "Love inspires, illumines, designates, and leads the way." If one can put aside all sense of self, and trust God's guidance, nothing but a perfect demonstration of place and opportunity will be expected. This expectancy of good is more than faith; it is based on spiritual understanding.

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