Living In The Light

April 16, Reaching The Lost In God’s Family

Be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord,
knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
—1 Corinthians 15:58 LL 115.1

God’s servants are to put on every piece of the Christian armor. We are not wrestling simply with human foes. God calls upon every Christian to enter the warfare and fight under His leadership, depending for success on the grace and help of Heaven. LL 115.2

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 115.3

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 human beings cannot hope to obtain success in it unless they unite with the divine Worker. LL 115.4

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 115.5

The Christian is encouraged to show patient perseverance in carrying forward the work of the gospel ministry in connection with the medical missionary work. As he gains an experience in genuine religion, he obtains a spiritual knowledge that makes character. LL 115.6

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 powers. His usefulness increases as, under the guidance of a supreme Power, he performs these duties. . . . LL 115.7

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 115.8

Further Reflection: Do you see the lost as related to you, members of God’s family? LL 115.9