Because the Golden Text in this week's Christian Science Bible Lesson comes from the Second letter of Peter (see II Peter 1: 19 we), I've just re-read the entire short letter.
How warmly Peter speaks of Paul (II Peter 3: 15-16) and his epistles, how tenderly he encourages us to be alert to "scoffers", and of our own skepticism which disdain the promise launched by the early prophets (II Peter 3: 3, 4, 8 - 13). How succinctly he explains that "we...look for new heavens and a new earth."
Peter is so very sure of God's hand. After all, Peter was right there when Jesus was crucified and he was right there when Jesus afterward reappeared to his disciples. He was right there when Jesus ascended, and he was right there on the day of Pentecost,, when everyone present felt the power of the holy Spirit within them, leading them onward.
I am reminded me of Samuel Longfellow's poem (hymn 134 from the Christian Science Hymnal) which begins "I look to Thee in every need" and which includes this stirring idea: "Thy hand in all things I behold, And all things in Thy hand."
That turns on a light.
Julie Swannell
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