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qualities and a high moral tone are not the result of accident. God gives
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opportunities; success depends upon the use made of them.—
Prophets
and Kings, 486
.
Those who are impressed to enter the work, whether in the home
field or in the regions beyond, are to go forward in the name of the
Lord. If they depend on God for grace and strength, they will succeed.
At the beginning their work may be small, but if they follow the Lord’s
plans, it will enlarge. God lives. He will work for the unselfish, self-
sacrificing laborer, whoever and wherever he may be.—
The Southern
Watchman, April 9, 1903
.
Co-operation of Heavenly Agencies
We need to understand better than we do the mission of the angels.
It would be well to remember that every true child of God has the
co-operation of heavenly beings. Invisible armies of light and power
attend the meek and lowly ones who believe and claim the promises of
God. Cherubim and seraphim, and angels that excel in strength, stand
at God’s right hand, “all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for
them who shall be heirs of salvation.”—
The Acts of the Apostles, 154
.
Remember that the Lord Jesus is the Master Worker. He waters
the seed sown. He puts into your minds words that will reach hearts.—
Testimonies for the Church 9:41
.
Consecrate yourselves wholly to the work of God. He is your
strength, and He will be at your right hand, helping you to carry on
His merciful designs.—
Testimonies for the Church 9:41
.
The heavenly intelligences will work with the human agent who
seeks with determined faith that perfection of character which will
reach out to perfection in action. To every one engaged in this work
Christ says, I am at your right hand to help you.—
Christ’s Object
Lessons, 332
.
As the will of man co-operates with the will of God, it becomes
omnipotent. Whatever is to be done at His command, may be ac-
complished in His strength. All His biddings are enablings.—
Christ’s
Object Lessons, 333
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In working for perishing souls, you have the companionship of
angels. Thousands upon thousands, and ten thousand times ten thou-
sand angels are waiting to co-operate with members of our churches