In many states there are
settlements of industrious, well-to-do farmers, who
have never had the truth for this
time. Such places should be worked. Let our lay
members take up this line of service.
By lending or selling books, by distributing
papers, and by holding Bible
readings, our lay members could do much in their
own neighborhoods. Filled with
love for souls they could proclaim the message
with such power that many would
be converted.
Two Bible workers were seated in
a family. With the open Bible before
them, they presented the Lord
Jesus Christ as the sin-pardoning Saviour. Earnest
prayer was offered to God, and
hearts were softened and subdued by the
influence of the Spirit of God.
Their prayers were uttered with freshness and
power. As the word of God was
explained, I saw that a soft, radiant light
illumined the Scriptures, and I
said, softly: “Go out into the highways and
hedges, and compel them to come
in, that My house may be filled.” Luke 14:23.
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The precious light was
communicated from neighbor to neighbor. Family
altars which had been broken down
were again erected, and many were
converted.
My brethren and sisters, give
yourselves to the Lord for service. Allow no
opportunity to pass unimproved.
Visit the sick and suffering, and show a kindly
interest in them. If possible, do
something to make them more comfortable.
Through this means you can reach
their hearts and speak a word for Christ.
Eternity alone will reveal how
far-reaching such a line of labor can be. Other
lines of usefulness will open
before those who are willing to do the duty nearest
them. It is not learned, eloquent
speakers that are needed now, but humble,
Christlike men and women, who
have learned from Jesus of Nazareth to be meek
and lowly, and who, trusting in
His strength, will go forth into the highways and
hedges to give the invitation: “Come;
for all things are now ready.” Verse 17.
Those who are wise in
agricultural lines, in tilling the soil, those who can
construct simple, plain
buildings, may help. They can do good work and at the
same time show in their
characters the high standard to which it is the privilege
of this people to attain. Let
farmers, financiers, builders, and those who are
skilled in various other crafts,
go to neglected fields, to improve the land, to
establish industries, to prepare
humble homes for themselves, and to give their
neighbors a knowledge
of the truth for this time.
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Testimonies
for the Church
Volume
Nine
Ellen
G. White
1909
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