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Help for the Conflict Promised, September 8
Thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O
Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name;
thou art mine.
Isaiah 43:1
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Every obstacle to the redemption of the people of God is to be removed by the
opening of the Word of God and the presentation of a plain “Thus saith the Lord.”
The true light is to shine forth, for darkness covers the earth and gross darkness
the people. The truth of the living God is to appear in contrast with error. Proclaim
the glad tidings: We have a Saviour who has given His life that all who believe in
Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Obstacles to the advancement of the work of the Lord will appear, but fear
not. To the omnipotence of the King of kings, our covenant-keeping God unites
the gentleness and care of a tender shepherd. Nothing can stand in His way. His
power is absolute, and is the pledge of the sure fulfillment of His promises to His
people. He can remove all obstructions to the advancement of His work....
The church of Christ is God’s agency for the proclamation of truth, empowered
by Him to do a special work, and if she is loyal to God, obedient to all His
commandments, there will dwell within her the excellency of divine power. If she
will honor the Lord God of Israel, there is no power that can stand against her. If
she will be true to her allegiance, the forces of the enemy will be no more able to
overpower her than is the chaff to resist the whirlwind.
There is before the church the dawn of a bright, glorious day, if she will put on
the robe of Christ’s righteousness, withdrawing from all alliance with the world.
The members of the church need now to confess their backslidings, and press
together. My brethren and sisters, allow nothing to come in that will separate you
from one another and from God. Talk not of differences of opinion, but unite in
the love of the truth as it is in Jesus. Come before God and plead the shed blood of
the Saviour as a reason that you should receive help in the warfare against evil. I
assure you that you will not plead in vain. As you draw near to God, with heartfelt
contrition and in full assurance of faith, the enemy who seeks to destroy you will
be overcome.
Turn to the Lord, ye prisoners of hope. Seek strength from God, the living
God. Show an unwavering, humble faith in His power and willingness to save.
From Christ is flowing the living stream of salvation. He is the Fountain of life
and the Source of all power.—
Letter 199, September 8, 1903
, to “My Brethren in
Positions of Responsibility in the Cause of God.”
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