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The Colporteur Evangelist
Spirit Gives Earnestness
It was Christ’s joy to help those in need of help, to seek the lost,
to rescue the perishing, to lift up the bowed down, to heal the sick, to
speak words of sympathy and consolation to the sorrowing and the
distressed. The more fully we are imbued with his Spirit, the more
earnestly we shall work for those around us; and the more we do for
others, the greater will be our love for the work, and the greater our
delight in following the Master. Our hearts will be filled with the love
of God; and with earnestness and convincing power we shall speak of
the crucified Saviour.
Joy and Courage
I ask those to whom the light of truth has come: What are you
going to do during the year that is just opening? Will you stop to
quarrel with one another, to weaken and destroy the faith of humanity
in humanity? or will you devote your time to strengthening the things
that remain, that are ready to die? As our people engage in earnest
work for the Master, complaints will cease to be heard. Many will
be roused from the despondency that is ruining them body and soul.
As they work for others, they will have much that is helpful to speak
of when they assemble to worship God. The testimonies they bear
will not be dark and gloomy, but full of joy and courage. Instead of
thinking and talking about the faults of their brethren and sisters, and
about their own trials, they will think and talk of the love of Christ,
and will strive earnestly to become more efficient workers for him.
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Christ Will Teach What to Say
Many are sad and discouraged, weak in faith and trust. Let them
do something to help some one more needy than themselves, and they
will grow strong in God’s strength. Let them engage in the good work
of selling our books. Thus they will help others, and the experience
gained will give them the assurance that they are God’s helping hand.
As they plead with the Lord to help them, he will guide them to those
who are seeking for the light. Christ will be close beside them, teaching
them what to say and do. By comforting others, they themselves will
be comforted.