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Do Not Doubt, October 22
Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.
Philippians 4:4
.
It is the privilege of everyone who has a part in any branch of the Lord’s
work to know that his sins are forgiven, and to rejoice in the assurance of a
higher life in the courts above. This hope is more precious than silver or gold
or precious stones. Keep this hope ever bright, and seek to impart it to others.
In the knowledge that God’s smile rests upon you, your heart will be filled
with joy and peace.
Heed the gracious invitation of Christ; “Come unto me, all ye that labour
and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and
learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your
souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (
Matthew 11:28-30
).
Let all seek for that rest which Christ has promised. You are to reveal to
the world the truth of His words. You are to show that in wearing the yoke of
Christ, there is genuine happiness.
Do not, by doubting God’s words, dishonor Him. As you believe in Him,
He will cooperate with you in your efforts, and in union with Him, you may
perform an acceptable work. Through the righteousness that He imparts, you
may escape the corruption that is in the world through lust.
“Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice” (
Philippians 4:4
).
O that we might hear more of the praise of God proceeding from thankful
hearts. We need Christians who constantly live in the sunshine, who under all
circumstances can praise the Lord. With the hope and assurance that Christ
has promised, how can we be unhappy?
There is no excuse or justification for any Christian to be discontented.
Never give the impression that you are disappointed with the way that Christ
has marked out for you to follow.
Our characters are to be conformed to the image of Christ. In deed and
in truth we are to be amenable to the law of God. Then He can demonstrate
through us the blessings that come through obedience to the principles of His
word. The King of heaven stands ready to acknowledge the humblest soul
that serves Him.—
Letter 299, October 22, 1905
, to the helpers at the Paradise
Valley Sanitarium.
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