The day Christ Jesus stopped at the shore of the Sea of Galilee and asked Simon Peter and Andrew to become his followers, they were busy at their tasks as fishermen. Had they been guided by human will, they might have replied that they did not want to leave their relatives, friends, or home; or they could have objected to giving up a familiar occupation for an untried way of life; or they might have expressed doubt that they would be equal to the work ahead of them as disciples of the Master. Instead of being influenced by any of these mortal mind arguments, the two brothers took a decisive step in obedience to the voice of Truth. The Bible states their decision simply (Matt. 4:20): "And they straightway left their nets, and followed him." What blessings for themselves and all mankind resulted from their unhesitating acceptance of the opportunity offered them!
In human experience when a change appears to be a formidable problem, the apprehension may sometimes be recognized as fearful clinging to a concept of past security or happiness and a dread that the future may hold no such fulfillment if circumstances are altered in any way. Christian Science teaches that these fears have no basis in Truth and therefore are unreal and without foundation. God's beloved child, obedient to the direction of infinite wisdom, is constantly under His protecting care. He can no more be separated from what is rightfully his than he can lose his identity with God. The good bestowed by God is not a temporary gift but a permanent possession, unaffected by time or place. "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning" (James 1:17).
A Christian Scientist was called upon to relocate in another part of the country. After she had given prayerful consideration to the offer, a series of occurrences indicated that it was right for her to accept it. Afterward, uncertainty began to creep into her thought because of the many changes involved, both for herself and for others. While going about some household tasks one day, she placed on a record player several records of hymns from the Christian Science Hymnal. As she was listening to the music and thinking about her problem, she heard these words from Hymn No. 148:
