No Problem Can Stand Before Thee

It is a wonderful thing to learn in Christian Science that God supplies every need. Whatever that need is, whether financial supply, health, joy, protection, whatever it is, God is the source of all good. Therefore, we can turn to Him and be filled with His love, and His power and presence.

In the story of Joshua, after Moses had passed on and Joshua was going to have to lead the children of Israel, the Lord said to him, “There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. … Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law.” (Joshua)

Many years ago I was given the first part of that statement by a practitioner. “There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life.” It was explained to me that the idea of no man standing before me meant that no problem would be able to stand before me all the days of my life. And this promise is true for everyone!

At that time, I was dealing with some chronic problems that went on and on. I would get coughs, colds, flu, stomach problems, and headaches. It seemed like I was sick more days than not. This verse from the Bible was so helpful to me — to know that no problem could stand before me all the days of my life — and then that I needed to be strong and courageous, and to faithfully observe the Commandments.

I began to forget my troubles and focus more on how I could be strong and courageous, and to resist these impositions. I focused more on the laws and principles of God that govern His universe. I spent a great deal of time studying and praying, and then to the best of my ability, living what I was reading, in spite of the way I felt. Little by little those chronic problems, that had continued for some time, began to diminish and finally disappear, as Mrs. Eddy says they will.

We have authority from on High to stand with these promises of God! They are for all time. We have a good God that loves us and when we turn to Him, He never fails us.