Wonderful promises pervade the Bible. "A land flowing with milk and honey," Ex. 3:8. as a striking instance, was promised to the children of Israel before they fled Egypt for their long sojourn in the desert.
But to whom, really, are spiritual promises made? Was this apparently restricted gift to the Israelites incompatible with a scientific view of God as universal and limitless good? Speaking of God as Love, Mary Baker Eddy writes: "Love is impartial and universal in its adaptation and bestowals. It is the open fount which cries, 'Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters.' " Science and Health, p. 13. Everyone! Spiritual promises are extended universally rather than restricted to a few privileged persons, a social elite, or special groups.
That "land flowing with milk and honey" was promised to whom, when? Not just anciently, to an exclusive tribe. But that rich land, so lush and appealing, is promised continuously and permanently to that state of consciousness which is becoming spiritualized and purified, which is humbly and willingly giving place to the divine Mind as All. And this is an opportunity available to everyone.
