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Faithful Where You Are, October 19
And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the
gospel to every creature.
Mark 16:15
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Preaching the gospel includes more than sermonizing; and the work is
not confined to the ministry. Thousands are idle who should be working
in various ways for the salvation of souls.
Many feel stirred with an ambition to minister to others. Let them
learn to walk humbly with God, to be doers of His Word where they are.
Let them learn to be obedient, to serve in whatever capacity they may. Let
them learn to do the humblest work, and to realize that they are serving
Christ in whatever circumstances they may be placed. In doing humble
physical work, you may reveal the fact that God is with you, and that you
are trading upon the talents He has entrusted to you. Right where you are,
opportunities and privileges will present themselves to you, and if you are
seeking to serve Christ, you will see and improve them. In the humblest
situations you will find occasions for the exercise of firm integrity and
fidelity; and if faithful in serving God in the lowest place, you will be
entrusted with higher responsibilities. If you are faithful in a few things,
your faithfulness will testify that you are a student in the school of Christ,
and that you are cultivating your ability to serve Him in larger fields.
We are nearing the close of this earth’s history; soon we shall stand
before the great white throne. Your opportunities for work will soon be
past. Therefore work while it is called today. With the help of God, every
true believer can see where there is work to be done. When the human will
cooperates with the will of God, it becomes omnipotent, and the worker
can make opportunities. Watch for the souls with whom you come in
contact. Watch for opportunities to speak a word in season to them. Do
not wait for an introduction, or until you become acquainted with them,
before you seek to save the perishing souls around you. If you will go
to work in earnest, ways will open before you for the accomplishment of
this work. Lean upon the divine arm for wisdom, strength, and skill for
the work that God has given you to do.
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