Article January 13, 1945 Issue

Enjoying God

JOHN L. MOTHERSHEAD

The old thought of God as a severe taskmaster, a stern king, an exacting judge left one with little desire to be present with Him. It was duty, not desire, which led one to think of Him. He was supplicated and placated by means of prayers and sacrifices. His kindness was something to be earned and was not the gift of a loving Father.

Christ Jesus gave us a different thought about God. He made it plain that God does not hear one for his much speaking or solely for his human goodness. Jesus specified that the rain fell on the good and the evil alike. He taught the unknowing to see God as a loving Father, instead of as a king of terrible mien. He told all who would listen of a God to love and revere—one who was exact, yes; one who was powerful, yes, but gently loving at the same time. In other words, he described a God with whom one would like to be.

Who would not want to be with a God who is Love itself; who is Principle, ever the same, always uplifting and sustaining His creation; who is a protection for His children and keeps them from evil; who is Mind, intelligent enough to destroy all ignorance; and who is all-pervading Spirit, ever present with His loving omnipotence? Such a God encourages companionship.

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