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A Burning Fire, January 14
Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his
name. But his word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my
bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not stay.
Jeremiah 20:9
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God will move upon men in humble positions to declare the message of
present truth. Many such will be seen hastening hither and thither, constrained
by the Spirit of God to give the light to those in darkness. The truth is as a
fire in their bones, filling them with a burning desire to enlighten those who
sit in darkness. Many, even among the uneducated, will proclaim the Word of
the Lord. Children will be impelled by the Holy Spirit to go forth to declare
the message of heaven. The Spirit will be poured out upon those who yield to
His promptings. Casting off man’s binding rules and cautious movements,
they will join the army of the Lord.
In the future, men in the common walks of life will be impressed by the
Spirit of the Lord to leave their ordinary employment and go forth to proclaim
the last message of mercy. As rapidly as possible they are to be prepared for
labor, that success may crown their efforts. They cooperate with heavenly
agencies, for they are willing to spend and be spent in the service of the
Master. No one is authorized to hinder these workers. They are to be bidden
Godspeed as they go forth to fulfill the great commission. No taunting word
is to be spoken of them as in the rough places of the earth they sow the gospel
seed.
Life’s best things—simplicity, honesty, truthfulness, purity, unsullied
integrity—cannot be bought or sold; they are as free to the ignorant as to
the educated, to the black man as to the white man, to the humble peasant
as to the king upon his throne. Humble workers, who do not trust in their
own strength, but who labor in simplicity, trusting always in God, will share
in the joy of the Saviour. Their persevering prayers will bring souls to the
cross. In cooperation with their self-sacrificing efforts Jesus will move upon
hearts, working miracles in the conversion of souls. Men and women will
be gathered into church fellowship. Meetinghouses will be built and schools
established. The hearts of the workers will be filled with joy as they see the
salvation of God.—
Testimonies for the Church 7:26-28
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