From Splendor to Shadow

God Will Accept Unworthy Sinners

To those who feared they would not be received if they should turn to God, the prophet declared: “Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of His understanding. He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might He increaseth strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall utterly fall: but they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint.” Verses 28-31. SS 167.3

The heart of Infinite Love yearns after those who feel powerless to free themselves from the snares of Satan. “Fear thou not,” He bids them, “for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of My righteousness.” “Fear not; I will help thee.” Isaiah 41:10, 13. SS 167.4

Many who were wholly unacquainted with God's attributes were yet to behold the glory of the divine character. For the purpose of making plain His merciful designs He kept sending His prophets with the message, “Turn ye again now everyone from his evil way.” Jeremiah 25:5. “For My name's sake,” He declared through Isaiah, “will I defer Mine anger, and for My praise will I refrain for thee, that I cut thee not off.” Isaiah 48:9. SS 167.5