Pacific Union Recorder
March 2, 1905
The Work of God's Messengers
God's messengers are commissioned to take up the very work that Christ did while on this earth. They are to give themselves to every line of ministry that He carried on. With earnestness and sincerity they are to tell men of the unsearchable riches and the immortal treasures of heaven. They are to be filled with the Holy Spirit. They are to repeat heaven's offers of peace and pardon. They are to point to the gates of the city of God, saying, “Blessed are they that do His commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.” PUR March 2, 1905, par. 1
What motive for service does God present in His word to His workers, ministers and gospel medical missionaries?—“The great day of the Lord is near, it is near, and hasteth greatly.” Before the coming of this great day, we are to proclaim to the world the last message of mercy, that men and women may be prepared for Christ's coming. This message is to be proclaimed in all the world, for a witness to all people, and then shall the end come. Can God's servants expect to have the peace of Christ while they hold back from doing the work that needs to be done? Can they who do little but censure and condemn those who are trying to work, expect the Saviour to bless them? PUR March 2, 1905, par. 2
You strike too low, my brethren and sisters. Set your mark higher. Let your work be in harmony with the work of Christ. It is the privilege of all to grow up to the full stature of men and women in Christ. “This is the will of God concerning you, even your sanctification.” Is this your will also? My brethren and sisters, with intensity of desire long after God; yea, pant after Him as the hart panteth after the water brooks. Press toward the mark of the prize of your high calling in Christ. Deny self; lift the cross, and it will lift you. It will be to you a pledge of eternal life. Take up the work God has given you. Use your means in His service. Lay hold of the Word of promise. Work while the day lasts; for the night cometh in which no man can work. PUR March 2, 1905, par. 3
He whose heart God touches is filled with a great love for those who have never heard the truth. Their condition impresses him with a sense of personal woe. Taking his life in his hand, he hurries away, a heaven-sent, heaven-inspired messenger, to do a work in which angels can co-operate. PUR March 2, 1905, par. 4
Ellen G. White