Living In The Light

August 9, All Can Be Witnesses for Christ

“We are His witnesses to these things, and so also is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey Him.”
—Acts 5:32 LL 235.1

God expects personal service from everyone to whom He has entrusted a knowledge of the truth for this time. Not all can go as missionaries to foreign lands, but all can be home missionaries in their families and neighborhoods. LL 235.2

There are many ways in which church-members may give the message to those around them. One of the most successful is by living helpful, unselfish, Christian lives. Those who are fighting the battle at great odds may be refreshed and strengthened by little attentions which cost nothing. LL 235.3

My brother, my sister, what are you doing for Christ? Are you seeking to be a blessing to others? Are your lips uttering words of kindness, sympathy, and love? Are you putting forth earnest efforts to win others to the Savior? LL 235.4

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. For years the work has been kept before us, but many have been asleep. . . . LL 235.5

Christ’s work is to be our example. Constantly He went about doing good. In the temple and in the synagogues, in the streets of the cities, in the marketplace and the workshop, by the seaside and among the hills, He preached the gospel and healed the sick. His life was one of unselfish service, and it is to be our lesson book. LL 235.6

Human beings have no right to think that there is a limit to the efforts that they are to make in the work of soul-saving. Did Christ ever become weary in His work? Did He ever draw back from sacrifice and hardship? Church-members are to put forth the continuous, persevering efforts that He put forth. LL 235.7

Comparatively little missionary work is done; and what is the result? The truths that Christ gave are not taught. Many of God’s people are not growing in grace. — Review and Herald, August 7, 1913. LL 235.8

Further Reflection: Who do you think might make a great witness for God? After prayerful consideration, how should you invite that person to become an intentional witness for Christ? LL 235.9