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Messages to Young People
insult and mockery that wicked men could heap upon Him. And when
His earthly ministry was accomplished, He suffered the death of the
cross. Consider His sufferings on the cross,—the nails driven into His
hands and feet, the derision and abuse from those He came to save, the
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hiding of His Father’s face. But it was by all this that Christ made it
possible for all who will to have the life that measures with the life of
God.
A Faithful Friend
When Christ ascended to the Father, He did not leave His followers
without help. The Holy Spirit, as His representative, and the heavenly
angels, as ministering spirits, are sent forth to aid those who against
great odds are fighting the good fight of faith. Ever remember that Jesus
is your helper. No one understands as well as He your peculiarities of
character. He is watching over you, and if you are willing to be guided
by Him, He will throw around you influences for good that will enable
you to accomplish all His will for you.
In this life we are preparing for the future life. Soon there is to be a
grand review, in which every soul who is seeking to perfect a Christian
character must bear the test of God’s searching questions: Have you
set an example that others were safe in following? Have you watched
for souls as those that must give an account? The heavenly host are
interested in the youth; and they are intensely desirous that you will
bear the test, and that to you will be spoken the words of approval,
“Well done, good and faithful servant; ... enter thou into the joy of thy
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Lord.”
Let the youth remember that here they are to build characters for
eternity, and that God requires them to do their best. Let those older
in experience watch over the younger ones; and when they see them
tempted, take them aside, and pray with them and for them. The Lord
would have us recognize the great sacrifice of Christ for us by showing
an interest in the salvation of those He came to save. If the youth will
seek Christ, He will make their efforts effectual.—Mrs. E. G. White,
The Youth’s Instructor, November 21, 1911
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