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Daughters of God
Christ might commission the angels of heaven to pour out the vials
of wrath on our world, full of hypocrisy and sin, destroying those who
are filled with hatred to God. He might blot this dark spot from His
universe. But He does not do this. He is today standing at the altar of
incense, presenting before God the prayers of those who desire His
help. “Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather,
that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also
maketh intercession for us.”
Jesus is to be loved and trusted. All who will be obedient He leads
upward step by step, as fast as they can advance, that, while standing by
the side of the Sin-bearer, in the light that proceeds from the throne of
God, they may breathe the air of the heavenly courts. Beside his great
Intercessor, the repentant sinner stands above the strife and accusation
of tongues. “Who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that
which is good? But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are
ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled.”
No human being, even though united with evil angels, can impeach
the souls who have fled to Christ for refuge. He has united the believing
soul to His own divine-human nature. In His mediatorial office, His
divinity and humanity are combined, and upon this union hangs the
hope of the world.—
The Signs of the Times, May 9, 1900
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