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The Keeping Power of God, January 28
And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall
any man pluck them out of my hand.
John 10:28
.
Jesus appreciates the efforts of every tried and tempted soul. Please take in
the precious words of invitation that have been spoken to you by Jesus. Christ
alone can place a proper estimate upon the human soul. Those who strive for
the crown of immortal life will find that the forces of Satan are arrayed against
them, but remember that we are “kept by the power of God through faith unto
salvation ready to be revealed in the last time” (
1 Peter 1:5
). We are living in the
last time, and Satan is now working with masterly power in order that with subtle
temptations he may overcome those who believe in Jesus. But we are to be “kept
by the power of God”; therefore, in temptation give glory to God who is able and
will keep the believing soul so that he shall not be overcome by the wily foe....
The crafty deceiver has been found to be an accuser, a liar, a tormentor and a
murderer; but whatever he may have led others to say concerning you, the Lord
can say to him as He said to Peter, “Get thee behind me, Satan.” He can say to
him, “You shall not come in between this soul and Me. You shall not interpose
yourself between Me and the soul for whom I died a ransom.” It is for you, my
tempted sister, to dismiss Satan with his temptations, and to take Jesus. Press
close to Jesus, and place your hand in His, and He will firmly hold your hand, and
never let go of the soul who maintains his faith in Him....
Living faith in the power of Jesus Christ, not in your own efficiency and
wisdom, will bring you through every difficulty and temptation. Patiently wait,
watch, and pray, and hold fast to the promises. However much your enemies
have bruised and wounded your soul, forgive them, and by maintaining faith in
Christ, you will find Him to be to you as the shadow of a great Rock in a weary
land.... Endure the pressure. Submit to wrong, bear the suffering part of religion
for Christ’s sake, rather than sin against God by seeking to deliver yourself....
Cannot you be a partaker with Christ in His sufferings? Cannot you endure to
have your name cast out as evil, and suffer the loss of temporal interest? You may
be falsely accused, but bear in mind that Jesus bore all this for you, and faint not
at tribulation. Overcome evil with good. Do not become bitter and estranged from
Jesus. He loves you. Put your trust in Him....
Jesus sees the soul who is tempted, and to the broken and contrite heart, the
submissive spirit, He imparts grace and soothing consolation.—
Letter 32, January
28, 1894
, to “Miss Hartman.”
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