Chapter 12—The Effectiveness of Visitation
Evangelism
The Place of Visitation Evangelism in Finishing God’s Work
on Earth—How can the great work of the third angel’s message be
accomplished? It must be largely accomplished by persevering, in-
dividual effort, by visiting the people in their homes.—
Historical
Sketches, 150
.
One of the most effective ways in which light can be communicated
is by private, personal effort. In the home circle, at your neighbor’s
fireside, at the bedside of the sick, in a quiet way you may read the
Scriptures and speak a word for Jesus and the truth. Thus you may sow
precious seed that will spring up and bring forth fruit.—
Testimonies
for the Church 6:428, 429
.
Repaid a Thousand Times—Wake up, brethren and sisters. Don’t
be afraid of good works. Be not weary in well-doing, for you shall
reap in due time if you faint not.... Encourage in yourselves a love of
hospitality, a love to help those who need help.
You may say you have been deceived, bestowing your means upon
those unworthy of your charity, and therefore have become discouraged
in trying to help the needy. I present Jesus before you.... One soul
wrenched from Satan’s grasp; one soul you have benefited; one soul
encouraged! This will a thousand times pay you for all your efforts.
To you Jesus will say, “Inasmuch as ye have done it unto the least of
these My brethren, ye have done it unto Me.” Should we not gladly
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do all we can to imitate the life of our divine Lord?—
The Review and
Herald, April 20, 1886
.
Vital to Our Own Eternal Destiny—As you engage in this work
you have companions unseen by human eyes. Angels of heaven were
beside the Samaritan who cared for the wounded stranger. Angels from
the heavenly courts stand by all who do God’s service in ministering
to their fellow-men. And you have the cooperation of Christ Himself.
He is the Restorer, and as you work under His supervision you will
see great results. Upon your faithfulness in this work, not only the
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