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Repeating Christ’s Invitation, November 27
And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth
say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let
him take the water of life freely. Revelation 22:17.
Jesus says, “... And let him that heareth say, Come....”
Those who are of a contrite heart will receive the message of heaven,
and will voice the words of the angel. This is the work of all who have
heard the divine invitation. Jesus said to the woman of Samaria what He
says to us all, “If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to
thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would
have given thee living water.... But the water that I shall give him shall be
in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life” (John 4:10-14).
The words spoken by Jesus Christ are to be repeated by those who
believe them. Those who have genuine faith will make it evident by
working for souls who are in darkness.... They will speak words of warning,
of entreaty, and will point out the snow waters of Lebanon to those who
are seeking to quench their thirst from the low streams of the valleys of the
world. God calls for those who stand as soldiers under His blood-stained
banner to go to work. He will clothe His messengers with divine power so
that they may reach those who are perishing.33
Christ has opened a fountain for the sinful, suffering world, and the
voice of divine mercy is heard: “Come, all ye thirsting souls; come and
drink.” You may take of the water of life freely. Let him that heareth say,
Come; and whosoever will, let him come. Let every soul, women as well
as men, sound this message. Then the work will be carried to the waste
places of the earth. The scripture will be fulfilled: In that day the Lord
shall open fountains in the valleys, and “rivers in the desert,” and “with
joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation” (Isaiah 41:18; 43:19;
Isaiah 12:3).34
A chain of living witnesses is to carry the invitation to the world. Will
you act your part in this great work?35 [338]
33Letter 84, 1895.
34Testimonies For The Church 6:86.
35Colporteur Ministry, 18.
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