Living In The Light

February 3, The Privilege Of Faith

But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe
that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
—Hebrews 11:6 LL 41.1

It is our privilege to appropriate to our own use the promises which God has given us in His Word. We have had great light, most wonderful truths have been unfolded to us; and our faith should correspond to the light and power of the truth that has been opened to our understanding. Our prayer should be as was the prayer of David, “Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of Thy law.” We have a great and solemn work before us. We are to present the last message of mercy to the world—the commandments of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ. We should have faith corresponding to the message we have to bear to the world. We shall need more than finite wisdom in doing this work. We must have divine power connected with our efforts, that we may reach the people. LL 41.2

It is our privilege to take God at His word. As Jesus was about to leave His disciples to ascend into heaven, He commissioned them to bear the gospel message to all nations, tongues, and peoples. He told them to tarry in Jerusalem until they were endued with power from on high. This was essential to their success. The holy unction must come upon the servants of God. All who were fully identified as disciples of Christ and associated with the apostles as evangelists, assembled together in Jerusalem. They put away all differences. They continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, that they might receive the fulfillment of the promise of the Holy Spirit; for they were to preach the gospel in the demonstration of the Spirit and in the power of God. It was a time of great danger for the followers of Christ. They were as sheep in the midst of wolves, yet they were of good courage, because Christ had risen from the dead, and had revealed Himself to them, and had promised them a special blessing, which would qualify them to go forth to proclaim His gospel to the world. They were waiting in expectation of the fulfillment of His promise, and were praying with special fervency LL 41.3

This is the very course that should be pursued by those who act a part in the great work of proclaiming the coming of the Lord in the clouds of heaven; for a people are to be prepared to stand in the great day of God’s preparation.— Signs of the Times, March 31, 1890. LL 41.4

Further Reflection: What promise of God are you trusting Him to fulfill right now? LL 41.5