Counsels on Future Life

Counsel #2 — When Will The Shaking Come?

Picture: Counsel #2 — When Will The Shaking Come? CFL 60.1

We are already in the shaking time. People who once professed love for Jesus and were active in His church have drifted away and no longer participate in the missionary vision of the people of God. However, a much larger sifting process will occur when legislation against observance of the fourth commandment occurs and persecution begins against those who continue to keep the commandments of God.^[56] CFL 60.2

“Beware, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God; but exhort one another daily, while it is called ‘Today,’ lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. For we have become partakers of Christ if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end.” Hebrews 3:12, 13 NKJV CFL 60.3

“Let opposition arise, let bigotry and intolerance again bear sway, let persecution be kindled, and the halfhearted and hypocritical will waver and yield the faith; but the true Christian will stand firm as a rock, his faith stronger, his hope brighter than in the days of prosperity.” Ellen White in The Great Controversy, p. 602 CFL 60.4

Reflect: When you face adversity and challenges, does your faith grow brighter or dimmer? CFL 60.5