Article October 7, 1944 Issue

"God governs the weather"

NANA WOLAVER

The world believes that sickness and sin can be controlled or healed by material means, but that the weather is uncontrollable and man is at the mercy of the capricious elements. In Christian Science we rejoice that sickness and sin are being wiped out by the understanding of the allness of God and of His power. This Science teaches that there are no uncontrollable, destructive elements of mortal mind, for there is in reality no mortal mind. In Lyman P. Powell's biography of Mary Baker Eddy (p. 223) our Leader is reported to have stated, "A Christian Scientist has no business attempting to control or govern the weather any more than he has a right to attempt to control or govern sickness, but he does know, and must know, that God governs the weather and no other influence can be brought to bear upon it."

Since earliest times, there have been those who, communing with God, proved His control of the weather. Elijah proved this when, as the result of his prayers, rain ended a great drought in the land. Jesus demonstrated God's control over the weather when he calmed the storm. It is plain that he expected his followers to do likewise, for, after he had rebuked the wind and "the raging of the water," he said, "Where is your faith?" His promise, "He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also," is not restricted to the healing of the sick, but applies to all the ways in which he reflected Spirit's control.

A Church of Christ, Scientist, had arranged for an outdoor lecture to be held. The day of the lecture was dark and gloomy. Intermittent showers occurred throughout the morning and afternoon. But the loyal members of that church were not discouraged. They knew that God governs all in complete harmony, and that therefore He governs the weather. Then they went cheerfully forward, having full faith in God's ability and willingness to care for this as well as every other problem. About half past six, the rain ceased and the clouds began to drift away. At eight o'clock the lecture was held as scheduled under a clear, starlit sky, and many of those who attended felt added gratitude for another proof of the power of Truth.

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