Missionary Families
Very much more
might be done for Christ if all who have the light of truth would practice
the truth. There are whole families who might be missionaries, engaging in
personal labor, toiling for the Master with busy hands and active brains, devising
new methods for the success of His work. There are earnest, prudent,
40
warmhearted men
and women who could do much for Christ if they would give themselves to God,
drawing near to Him and seeking Him with the whole heart.My brethren and
sisters, take an active part in the work of soulsaving. This work will give
life and vigor to the mental and spiritual powers. Light from Christ will
shine into the mind. The Saviour will abide in your hearts, and in His light you will
see light. Consecrate
yourselves wholly to the work of God. He is your strength, and He will be at
your right hand, helping you to carry on His merciful designs. By personal
labor reach those around you. Become acquainted with them. Preaching will
not do the work that needs to be done. Angels of God attend you to the
dwellings of those you visit. This work cannot be done by proxy.
Money lent or
given will not accomplish it. Sermons will not do it. By visiting the people,
talking, praying, sympathizing with them, you will win hearts. This is the highest
missionary work that you can do. To do it, you will need resolute, persevering
faith, unwearying patience, and a deep love for souls. Find access to
the people in whose neighborhood you live. As you tell themof the truth,
use words of Christlike sympathy. Remember that the Lord Jesus is the Master
Worker. He waters the seed sown. He puts into your minds words that will reach
hearts. Expect that God will sustain the consecrated, unselfish worker.
Obedience, childlike faith, trust in God—these will bring peace and joy. Work
disinterestedly, lovingly, patiently, for all with whom you are brought into contact. Show no
impatience. Utter not one unkind word. Let the love of Christ be in your
hearts, the law of kindness on your lips.
41
It is a mystery
that there are not hundreds at work where now there is but one. The heavenly
universe is astonished at the apathy, the coldness, the listlessness of those who
profess to be sons and daughters of God. In the truth there is a living power. Go
forth in faith, and proclaim the truth as if you believed it. Let those for whom
you labor see that to you it is indeed a living reality.
Testimonies
for the Church
Volume
Nine
Ellen
G. White
1909,page 40 -41
Social Plugin