JESUS knew what he was about. "To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth," he said (John 18:37). And he did not stop at words only, but by healing after healing he showed unquestionably the practicality of this mission. His words and acts always served to destroy evil and thus to establish in its place the kingdom of God—universal harmony.
His awareness of his mission culminated in three magnificent years of teaching and healing which are still transforming the world. At the end of this period, as he was about to ascend above the perception of his disciples, he brought home to them in final explanation what his teachings and example meant. Then he stated unmistakably the part they must play, the mission they must fulfill, for he said to them (Luke 24:48, 49): "Ye are witnesses of these things. And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you."
We too "are witnesses of these things." This is our mission. The promise of the Father is sent upon us in this age. For Christian Science has enabled us to see the immediate practicality of all that Jesus taught, and it has shown us how to bring the Father's promises into manifestation in our lives right here and now.
