Living In The Light

December 29, Steadfast And Unmovable

And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.
—Galatians 6:9 LL 381.1

We are to go forward in the strength of the Mighty One. Never are we to yield to Satan’s attacks. Why should not we, as Christian warriors, stand against principalities and powers, and against the rulers of the darkness of this world? God calls upon us to press forward, using the gifts entrusted to us. Satan will place temptation before us. He will try to overcome us by stratagem. But in the strength of God we are to stand firm as a rock to principle. LL 381.2

In this warfare there is no release. Satan’s agents never pause in their work of destruction. Those who are in Christ’s service must watch every outpost. Our object is to save perishing souls from ruin. This is a work of infinite greatness, and humans cannot hope to obtain success in it unless they unite with the divine Worker. LL 381.3

From eternity Christ has been humanity’s Redeemer. Ever since the Fall there has come to those uniting with Him in His great work the word: “Be not weary in well-doing” (2 Thessalonians 3:13). “Be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord” (1 Corinthians 15:58). . . . LL 381.4

The life of a true Christian is one continuous round of service. “We are laborers together with God.” Every day brings to the one in God’s service duties proportionate to his or her powers. Their usefulness increases as, under the guidance of a supreme Power, they perform these duties. The fulfillment of one duty makes us better prepared to take up another. Those who have a true sense of what is to be done will place themselves in the direct light of the Word of God, in union with His other working forces. Every day, clothed with the whole armor, he or she will go forth into the battle. With prayer and watchfulness and perseverance they will labor, determined that the close of their lifework shall not find them unprepared, not having done all that they could for the salvation of perishing souls. LL 381.5

If Christians were to act in concert, moving forward as one, under the direction of one Power, for the accomplishment of one purpose, they would move the world.— Testimonies for the Church, vol. 9, pp. 219—221. LL 381.6

Further Reflection: Every duty done for Christ today will give you power to do more. LL 381.7