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God Honors Humility, August 6
For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose
name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of
a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to
revive the heart of the contrite ones.
Isaiah 57:15
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Christ accepts and communes with the most lowly. He does not accept
men because of their capabilities of eloquence, but because they seek His
face, desiring His help. His Spirit, moving upon the heart, arouses every
faculty to vigorous action. In these unpretentious ones the Lord sees the most
precious material, which will stand storm and tempest, heat and pressure.
God sees not as man sees....
There is true honor among those who have the love of God in their
hearts. Our object in working for the Master should be that His name may be
glorified in the conversion of sinners. Those who labor to gain applause are
not approved by God. The Lord expects His servants to work from a different
motive.
There are many who will spend and be spent to win souls to Christ. In
obedience to the great commission, they will go forth to work for the Master.
Under the ministration of angels ordinary men will be moved by the Spirit of
God to warn people in the highways and byways. Humble men, who do not
trust in their gifts, but who work in simplicity, trusting always in God, will
share in the joy of the Saviour as their persevering prayers bring souls to the
cross. We should say to them, “Go forth, brethren. Do your best humbly and
sincerely, and God will work with you.” They should be strengthened and
encouraged, and as fast as possible fitted for labor, that success may crown
their efforts. They harmonize with unseen, heavenly instrumentalities. They
are workers together with God, and their brethren should bid them Godspeed,
and pray for them as they labor in Christ’s name. No one is authorized to
hinder such workers. They should be treated with great respect. No one
should speak a disparaging word of them as in the rough places of the earth
they sow the gospel seed.
Christ will be with these humble workers. The angels of heaven will
cooperate with them in their self-sacrificing efforts. By the power of the Holy
Spirit Jesus will move upon hearts. God will work miracles in the conversion
of sinners. Men and women will be gathered into church fellowship.—
Letter
109, August 6, 1901
, to J. O. Johnston.
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