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Testimonies for the Church Volume 9
mission. The gospel is to advance from conquest to conquest, from
victory to victory. The greatness of the kingdom under the whole
heaven shall be given to the people of the saints of the Most High,
and they shall take the kingdom and possess the kingdom forever
and ever.
The Warfare Before Us
God’s servants are to put on every piece of the Christian armor.
We are not wrestling simply with human foes. God calls upon
every Christian to enter the warfare and fight under His leadership,
depending for success on the grace and help of Heaven.
We are to go forward in the strength of the Mighty One. Never
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are we to yield to Satan’s attacks. Why should not we, as Christian
warriors, stand against principalities and powers, and against the
rulers of the darkness of this world? God calls upon us to press
forward, using the gifts entrusted to us. Satan will place temptation
before us. He will try to overcome us by stratagem. But in the
strength of God we are to stand firm as a rock to principle.
In this warfare there is no release. Satan’s agents never pause in
their work of destruction. Those who are in Christ’s service must
watch every outpost. Our object is to save perishing souls from ruin.
This is a work of infinite greatness, and man cannot hope to obtain
success in it unless he unites with the divine Worker.
From eternity Christ has been man’s Redeemer. Ever since the
Fall there has come to those uniting with Him in His great work the
word: “Be not weary in well-doing.”
2 Thessalonians 3:13
. Be ye
steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord.”
1
Corinthians 15:58
.
The Christian is encouraged to show patient perseverance in
carrying forward the work of the gospel ministry in connection with
the medical missionary work. As he gains an experience in genuine
religion, he obtains a spiritual knowledge that makes character.
The life of a true Christian is one continuous round of service.
“We are laborers together with God.” Every day brings to the one
in God’s service duties proportionate to his powers. His usefulness
increases as, under the guidance of a supreme Power, he performs
these duties. The fulfillment of one duty makes us better prepared