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Here Jesus could meet all nations and all ranks, the rich and great, as
well as the poor and lowly; and His lessons would be carried to other
countries and into many households. Investigation of the prophecies
would thus be excited; attention would be directed to the Saviour, and
His mission would be brought before the world.—
Testimonies for the
Church 9:121
.
In the world-renowned health resorts and centers of tourist traffic,
crowded with many thousands of seekers after health and pleasure,
there should be stationed ministers and canvassers capable of arresting
the attention of the multitudes. Let these workers watch their chance
for presenting the message for this time, and hold meetings as they
have opportunity. Let them be quick to seize opportunities to speak
to the people. Accompanied by the power of the Holy Spirit, let them
meet the people with the message borne by John the Baptist, “Repent
ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
Matthew 3:2
. The word of
God is to be presented with clearness and power, that those who have
ears to hear may hear the truth. Thus the gospel of present truth will
be placed in the way of those who know it not, and it will be accepted
by not a few, and carried by them to their own homes in all parts of
the world.—
Testimonies for the Church 9:122
.
“Ministry of Healing” and “Christ’s Object Lessons” are peculiarly
adapted for use in tourist centers, and everything possible should be
done to place copies of these works in the hands of those who have
leisure and inclination to read.—
Testimonies for the Church 9:85
.
Health restaurants and treatment-rooms should be established. Our
efforts in these lines should include the great seaside resorts. As the
voice of John the Baptist was heard in the wilderness, “Prepare ye the
way of the Lord,” so must the voice of the Lord’s messengers be heard
in the great tourist and seaside resorts.—
Testimonies for the Church
7:55, 56
.
Sent Forth Two by Two
Calling the twelve about Him, Jesus bade them go out two and two
through the towns and villages. None were sent forth alone, but brother
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was associated with brother, friend with friend. Thus they could help
and encourage each other, counseling and praying together, each one’s
strength supplementing the other’s weakness. In the same manner He