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Eyes Looking Heavenward, October 13
For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the
Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ.
Philippians 3:20
.
Shall we not break off our sins by righteousness, and have our conversation
in heaven, whence we look for our Saviour? Shall we not talk of our Saviour
until it becomes natural for us to do so? If we do not order our conversation
aright, we shall not see the salvation of God. Satan will take possession of
the heart, and we shall become low and sensual. Let us elevate the thoughts,
and take hold upon things that are of real value, gaining an education here
that will be of value in the world to come. Shall we not seek the Lord with
earnestness, repent of our backslidings, mourn that we have neglected His
Word, that we do not know the truth better, and turn to Him with all the heart,
that He may heal us, and love us freely? Today let us take a step toward
heaven....
The latter rain is to fall upon the people of God. A mighty angel is to
come down from heaven, and the whole earth is to be lighted with His glory.
Are we ready to take part in the glorious work of the third angel? Are our
vessels ready to receive the heavenly dew? Have we defilement and sin in the
heart? If so, let us cleanse the soul temple, and prepare for the showers of the
latter rain. The refreshing from the presence of the Lord will never come to
hearts filled with impurity. May God help us to die to self, that Christ, the
hope of glory, may be formed within!
I must have the Spirit of God in my heart. I can never go forward to do
the great work of God, unless the Holy Spirit rests upon my soul. “As the
hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God”
(
Psalm 42:1
). The day of judgment is upon us. Oh, that we may wash our
robes of character, and make them white in the blood of the Lamb!—
The
Review and Herald, April 21, 1891
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