Living In The Light

September 10, Heaven Is Waiting For You

That Your way may be known on earth, Your salvation among all nations.
—Psalms 67:2 LL 268.1

Heavenly angels have long been waiting for human agents—the members of the church—to co-operate with them in the great work to be done. They are waiting for you. So vast is the field, so comprehensive the design, that every sanctified heart will be pressed into service as an instrument of divine power. LL 268.2

At the same time there will be a power working from beneath. While God’s agents of mercy work through consecrated human beings, Satan sets his agencies in operation, laying under tribute all who will submit to his control. There will be lords many and gods many. The cry will be heard, “Lo, here is Christ,” and, “Lo, there is Christ.” The deep plotting of Satan will reveal itself everywhere for the purpose of diverting the attention of men and women from present duty. There will be signs and wonders. But the eye of faith will discern in all these manifestations harbingers of the grand and awful future, and the triumphs that await the people of God. LL 268.3

Work, oh, work, keeping eternity in view! Bear in mind that every power must be sanctified. A great work is to be done. Let the prayer go forth from unfeigned lips: “God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause His face to shine upon us. LL 268.4

. . . That Thy way may be known upon earth, Thy saving health among all nations” (Psalms 67:1, 2). LL 268.5

Those who realize, even in a limited degree, what redemption means to them and to their fellow men and women, will walk by faith and will comprehend in some measure the vast needs of humanity. Their hearts will be moved to compassion as they see the widespread destitution in our world—the destitution of the multitudes who are suffering for food and clothing, and the moral destitution of thousands who are under the shadow of a terrible doom, in comparison with which physical suffering fades into nothingness. LL 268.6

Let church members bear in mind that the fact that their names are registered on the church books will not save them. They must show themselves approved of God, workers that need not be ashamed. Day by day they are to build their characters in accordance with Christ’s directions.— Testimonies for the Church, vol. 9, pp. 46—48. LL 268.7

Further Reflection: How does your service for God help to keep your eyes on eternity? LL 268.8