The tiny saying contained in the fortune cookie had a thought-provoking statement: "The respect and help of influential people will soon be yours." While amusing to read these things sometimes, these words pointed me in the direction of Scriptural truths. It made me thankful for the teachings of the Old and New Testaments. And for the writings of the woman who discovered and founded my religion--Mary Baker Eddy.
Everyone I suspect yearns for a fulfilled, fruitful life in expressing his or her abilities. It is so gratifying to be at work in something that is helping the world be a better place for others. And the beauty of it all is that as God's offspring, we all can enjoy the assistance of an Influential One. In a sense, we are in business with Him, and who could ask for a helper with more know-how and resources?
II Colossians 9 has this marvelous promise which one is wise to take to heart: "And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work."
And at the highest possible level, our Lord and Master states in his parable known as the Prodigal Son: "Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine." (Luke 15) We can't desire more than all. And we know that if Jesus said it, it is true--for all time and for every single individual who follows his commands faithfully.
And lastly, I love these words from one of Mrs. Eddy's messages to her church in Boston: "...rest assured you can never lack God's outstretched arm so long as you are in His service."
Isn't it comforting to realize you and I have such a Friend to help us succeed in all right endeavors!
