Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 21 (1906)

Lt 110, 1906

Wilson, Sister [J.]

St. Helena, California

March 30, 1906

Previously unpublished.

Dear Sister Wilson:

We received your good letter and thank you for writing. All such news as that contained in your letter is very precious. I am so thankful to hear of souls coming to the knowledge of the truth. The Lord is indeed blessing your labors, and we are glad and rejoice. Every soul that is converted may be the means of bringing other souls to the knowledge of the truth. In the future we shall see many more souls deciding for the truth. Wickedness is increasing. The world is becoming as it was in the days of Noah, when the Lord buried the inhabitants of the earth in the waters of the flood. There are two contending forces at work. Satan is trying to deceive and allure the souls to not put their whole faith in Christ. Angels who are God’s messengers are working with their angelic influence to keep the impression of heavenly things stamped on the mind. And these angels are guarding us from Satan’s violence, so that we cannot be destroyed if we will put our entire trust in Christ. Trusting in Him, we shall be kept by the power of God day by day. 21LtMs, Lt 110, 1906, par. 1

The Lord Jesus encourages every soul to trust in Him, and not to lose faith and courage. “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not, and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering; for he that wavereth is like the waves of the sea, driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive anything of the Lord.” [James 1:5-7.] We much encourage a firm reliance on Him who has promised to help us. Faith strengthens by exercise. 21LtMs, Lt 110, 1906, par. 2

I want to say to every soul, Do not be intimidated by dissension and strife. How wonderful is the example of Christ. He would not fail or be discouraged. His whole soul went out for His little flock. Whole nights, while others were sleeping, He spent in prayer, thus gaining strength to meet the temptations of the enemy. He prayed for those who would not pray for themselves. 21LtMs, Lt 110, 1906, par. 3

May God bless you, and give you success in your work. 21LtMs, Lt 110, 1906, par. 4

In much love. 21LtMs, Lt 110, 1906, par. 5