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Days of Ministry
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beauty of character, which is the fruit of the Holy Spirit’s working
in the soul.
When God gave His Son to our world, He endowed human
beings with imperishable riches—riches compared with which all
the treasured wealth of the world since it began is nothingness. Christ
came to this world and stood before His earthly children with the
hoarded love of eternity, and this is the treasure that, through our
connection with Him, we are to receive, to reveal, and to impart.
Human effort will be efficient in the work of God just according
to the consecrated devotion of the worker, who reveals the power of
the grace of Christ to transform the life. We are to be distinguished
from the world because God has placed His seal upon us, because
He manifests in us His own character of love. Our Redeemer covers
us with His righteousness.
In choosing men and women for His service, God does not ask
whether they possess worldly wealth, learning, or eloquence. He
asks, “Do they walk in such humility that I can teach them My way?
Can I put My words into their lips? Will they represent Me?” God
can use every person just in proportion as He can put His Spirit
into the soul temple. The work that He will accept is the work that
reflects His image. His followers are to bear, as their credentials
to the world, the never-changing characteristics of His immortal
principles.
Ministry to Mothers and Children
As Jesus ministered in the cities of ancient Israel, mothers with
their sick and dying little ones in their arms pressed through the
throng, seeking to come within reach of His notice. Behold these
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mothers, pale, weary, almost despairing, yet determined and perse-
vering. Bearing their burden of suffering, they seek the Savior. As
they are crowded back by the surging throng, Christ makes His way
to them step by step until He is close by their side. Hope springs up
in their hearts. Their tears of gladness fall as they catch His attention
and look into the eyes expressing such pity and love.
Singling out one of the group, the Savior invites her confidence,
saying, “What shall I do for you?” She sobs out her great want,
“Master, that You would heal my child.” Christ takes the little one