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with an unselfish desire to give the message of mercy to those who
are in the darkness of error and unbelief, we are to take up the Lord’s
work. He gives us our part to do in co-operation with Him, and He
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will also move on the hearts of unbelievers to carry forward His work
in the regions beyond. Already many are receiving the Holy Spirit,
and no longer will the way be blocked by listless indifference.
Why has the history of the work of the disciples, as they la-
bored with holy zeal, animated and vitalized by the Holy Spirit, been
recorded, if it is not that from this record the Lord’s people today are to
gain an inspiration to work earnestly for Him? What the Lord did for
His people in that time, it is just as essential, and more so, that He do
for His people today. All that the apostles did, every church member
today is to do. And we are to work with as much more fervor, to be
accompanied by the Holy Spirit in as much greater measure, as the
increase of wickedness demands a more decided call to repentance.
Everyone on whom is shining the light of present truth is to be
stirred with compassion for those who are in darkness. From all
believers, light is to be reflected in clear, distinct rays. A work similar
to that which the Lord did through His delegated messengers after the
Day of Pentecost He is waiting to do today. At this time, when the end
of all things is at hand, should not the zeal of the church exceed even
that of the early church? Zeal for the glory of God moved the disciples
to bear witness to the truth with mighty power. Should not this zeal
fire our hearts with a longing to tell the story of redeeming love, of
Christ and Him crucified? Should not the power of God be even more
mightily revealed today than in the time of the apostles?
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