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Next Door to Heaven, January 3
For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I
in the midst of them.
Matthew 18:20
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Work, and watch, and pray for souls as they that must give an account.
This year, try the Lord’s prescribed remedy for evil. Let every man do that
which the Lord requires him to do, looking unto Jesus, who is the owner of
every soul....
Let small companies assemble together in the evening or early morning
to study the Bible for themselves. Let them have a season of prayer that they
may be strengthened and enlightened and sanctified by the Holy Spirit....
If you will do this, a great blessing will come to you from the One who
gave His whole life to service, the One who redeemed you by His own life.
You must have the power of the Holy Spirit, else you cannot be an overcomer.
What testimonies you should bear of the loving acquaintance you have made
with your fellow workers in these precious seasons when seeking the blessing
of God. Let each tell his experience in simple words....
The work of every believer is aggressive. It is a daily warfare. Christ
is saying ... “I Ye are my witnesses” (
Isaiah 43:10
). Think it; speak it; act
it. Heaven is just next door. Open the door heavenward and close the door
earthward.... Will you hear His voice and open the door of the heart to Jesus?
Will you love Him who gave His life for you?
Let little companies meet together to study the Scriptures. You will lose
nothing by this, but will gain much. Angels of God will be in your gathering,
and as you feed upon the Bread of Life, you will receive spiritual sinew
and muscle. You will be feeding, as it were, upon the leaves of the tree of
life. By this means only can you maintain your integrity. Fidelity to Jesus
Christ will ensure a most precious reward. Let each soul strive for eternal life,
acknowledging Christ in word and spirit. He has pledged His word that He
will acknowledge you and me, gladly, heartily, joyously, before His heavenly
Father. Is not this worth striving for? See what you can do personally to be
true to principle, to maintain uncorruptness in every phase of your life; and
you will behold His glory.—
Letter 2, January 3, 1900
, to Brother and Sister
Sisley.
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