Article January 24, 1959 Issue

THE IMPORTANCE OF WATCHING

ALMA A. KONIGSLOW

Throughout his mission on earth Christ Jesus spoke of and demonstrated the importance of watching and praying. He proved his immunity to temptation because he knew and acknowledged no power but God. His conscious, constant realization of the real man's at-one-ment with God enabled him to accomplish mighty healing works.

The Scriptures tell us that Jesus spent whole nights in prayer to God. We may be sure that he was not only claiming and affirming his sonship with God but also listening for God's guidance. He was not keeping these vigils for himself alone but was watching over a world whose salvation had been entrusted to him by the Father.

One of Jesus' statements on the subject of watching was (Mark 13:37), "What I say unto you I say unto all, Watch." Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, considered these words so important that she had them placed on the cover of the Christian Science Sentinel. They serve as a clarion call to all Christian Scientists.

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