God's gifts can rarely be received directly.

Even the most advanced of God's teachers will give way to temptation in this world.

Would it be fair if their pupils were denied healing because of this?

The Bible says, "Ask in the name of Jesus Christ."

Is this merely an appeal to magic?

A name does not heal, nor does an invocation call forth any special power.

What does it mean to call on Jesus Christ?

What does calling on his name confer?

Why is the appeal to him part of healing?

 

We have repeatedly said that one who has perfectly accepted the Atonement for himself can heal the world.

Indeed, he has already done so. Temptation may recur to others, but never to this One.

He has become the risen Son of God.

He has overcome death because he has accepted life.

He has recognized himself as God created him, and in so doing he has recognized all living things as part of him.

There is now no limit on his power, because it is the power of God.

So has his name become the Name of God, for he no longer sees himself as separate from Him.

What does this mean for you?

It means that in remembering Jesus you are remembering God.

The whole relationship of the Son to the Father lies in him.

His part in the Sonship is also yours, and his completed learning guarantees your own success.

Is he still available for help?

What did he say about this?

Remember his promises, and ask yourself honestly whether it is likely that he will fail to keep them.

Can God fail His Son?

And can one who is one with God be unlike Him? Who transcends the body has transcended limitation.

Would the greatest teacher be unavailable to those who follow him?