How to Demonstrate

I remember when I first discovered Christian Science and moved to Plainfield, Mrs. Doris Evans was the teacher. One of the things she emphasized a lot, more than anything else, was demonstration. Everything needed to be demonstrated. Actually, before coming to Plainfield, I barely knew what it meant to demonstrate from the standpoint of Truth. Here I am, learning that demonstration is significant in my growth and my understanding of Christian Science. Every day provides the opportunity to demonstrate what we are being taught. Failure to demonstrate hinders one's progress and ability to succeed in many things. We must let our light shine. And it starts by putting God first, which was my most important lesson.

A couple of years ago, I wanted to look for another job opportunity. I thought I had prayed about it and that it was the right thing and the right time. I sent in my application and resume to a few agencies I was interested in. They offered me interviews, but at the end they never materialized. Then the thought came to me, strong and loud, saying, demonstration, demonstration, demonstration. I prayed to understand what that meant, and the answer was simple, to put God first. Then I realized how foolish I had been through self-will and not recognizing the omnipotence of God. As the Psalmist said “Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it.” The same can be applied to job search. From that moment on, I put everything into God's hands and let Him lead the way.

I stopped searching for a job, because in truth there is nothing to search for anymore, for God has already provided. The job has always been there; all I needed was to acknowledge God, and everything else would manifest itself. Soon after this demonstration, I got a phone call from a company I had applied to a while ago. I had forgotten about them. They told me they reviewed my application and decided that I was the right candidate for the position. They asked me to come in for an interview. This time, the interview was different. I knew immediately that I got the job, and I did. This demonstration is another reminder that when we put God first everything becomes so easy, even the most difficult problems are resolved quickly.

If you are looking for a job or something of great importance to you, I want you to stop looking for a moment and turn your focus and thoughts to God — for there is nothing lost to be looked for. All there is to every human need is our understanding of God. When you find God, you have found your way and you will search no more. Be it a job, healing, happiness, when you find God, all these things will come to fruition, for God the Omnipotent reigns in this place, now and forever.