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Going House to House With The Gospel Worker, May 18
Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and
authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. And he sent them to
preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. And he said unto
them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither
bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece. And whatsoever
house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart.
Luke 9:1-4
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The Lord is calling upon His people to take up different lines of missionary
service. Those in the highways and byways of life are to hear the gospel
message. Church members are to do evangelistic work in the homes of their
neighbors who have not yet received full evidence of the truth for this time.
Let those who take up this work make the life of Christ their constant
study. Let them be intensely in earnest, using every capability in the Lord’s
service. Precious results will follow sincere, unselfish efforts. From the great
Teacher the workers will receive the highest of all education. But those who
do not impart the light they have received will one day realize that they have
sustained a fearful loss.
Many of God’s people are to go forth with our publications into places
where the third angel’s message has never been proclaimed. The work of the
canvasser-evangelist whose heart is imbued with the Holy Spirit is fraught
with wonderful possibilities for good. The presentation of the truth, in love
and simplicity, from house to house, is in harmony with the instruction that
Christ gave His disciples when He sent them out on their first missionary tour.
By songs of praise, humble, heartfelt prayers, and a simple presentation of
truth in the family circle, many will be reached. The divine Worker will be
present to send conviction to hearts. “I am with you alway” (
Matthew 28:20
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is His promise. With the assurance of the abiding presence of such a Helper,
we may labor with faith and hope and courage.
The monotony of our service for God needs to be broken up. Every church
member should be engaged in some special service for the Master. Let those
who are well established in the truth go into neighboring places, and hold
meetings. Let God’s Word be read, and let the ideas expressed be such that
they will be readily comprehended by all.—
The Review and Herald, May 5,
1904
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