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9061 From the Heart, p. 255.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Christ came to earth as God in the guise of humanity. He ascended to heaven as the King of saints. His ascension was worthy of His exalted character. He ascended …
9062 From the Heart, p. 256.5 (Ellen Gould White)
It was the same Jesus who commanded that love should be the ruling principle in the old dispensation, that commanded that love should be the ruling principle …
9063 From the Heart, p. 257.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Herod was surprised that the Jewish rabbis—men looking upon themselves as favored above all other people—should apparently be in darkness, while those they termed heathen had received a sign from heaven that the King had been born....
9064 From the Heart, p. 258.5 (Ellen Gould White)
This was a very humiliating statement to Nicodemus, and with a feeling of irritation he took up the words of Christ, saying, “How can a man be born when he is old …
9065 From the Heart, p. 259.5 (Ellen Gould White)
To all who, anxious for the salvation of their souls, come to Christ for aid, He says, as He said to Nicodemus, “Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom …
9066 From the Heart, p. 260 (Ellen Gould White)
The Call of Elisha, September 5
9067 From the Heart, p. 260.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Elisha waited contentedly, doing his work with fidelity. Day by day, through practical obedience and the divine grace in which he trusted, he obtained rectitude …
9068 From the Heart, p. 261.5 (Ellen Gould White)
The call of Elijah [to Elisha] was similar to the commission of Christ to the young ruler. The ruler was commanded to leave all—houses, lands, friends, riches, comforts …
9069 From the Heart, p. 262.5 (Ellen Gould White)
At every place where Elisha tarried with Elijah, he was given opportunity to separate from him. “Tarry here, I pray thee,” said Elijah. Thus Elisha’s faith was …
9070 From the Heart, p. 263.5 (Ellen Gould White)
The words of the apostle Paul just prior to his death were, “Continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou …
9071 From the Heart, p. 263.8 (Ellen Gould White)
The charge given to Timothy should be heeded in every household and become an educating power in every family and in every school.— Youth’s Instructor, May 5, 1898 .
9072 From the Heart, p. 264.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Joseph’s character did not change when he was exalted to a position of trust. He was brought where his virtue would shine in distinct light in good works. The …
9073 From the Heart, p. 265.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Joseph had been tried by parental fondness and partiality; by the enmity, envy, and hatred of his brothers; by the esteem and confidence of his master; and by …
9074 From the Heart, p. 266.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Joseph represented Christ. He stood for many years as the honored ruler of Egypt. In his life and character was manifested that which was lovely, and pure, and …
9075 From the Heart, p. 267.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Their prayers were heard, and again the Lord sent forth the man of His choice to act as deliverer for Israel. The one thus selected was Gideon, of the tribe of …
9076 From the Heart, p. 268.5 (Ellen Gould White)
When convinced that he had looked upon the Son of God, Gideon was filled with fear, and exclaimed, “Alas, O Lord God! for because I have seen an angel of the Lord face …
9077 From the Heart, p. 269.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Gideon had told his father, Joash, of the Angel’s visit and the promise that Israel should be delivered. He also related to him the divine command to destroy …
9078 From the Heart, p. 270.5 (Ellen Gould White)
God will accept the services of all who will work in obedience to His will, who will not for any consideration bring a stain upon the conscience, who will not …
9079 From the Heart, p. 271.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Again the word of the Lord came to His servant, “The people are yet too many; bring them down unto the water, and I will try them for thee there: and it shall be, that …
9080 From the Heart, p. 272.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Gideon recognized the voice of God speaking to him through the words of these Midianitish strangers. His faith and courage were greatly strengthened, and …