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Victory Assured, December 28
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace.
In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have
overcome the world.
John 16:33
.
While on earth there will be no escape from conflicts and temptations;
but in every storm we have a sure refuge. Jesus has told us, “In the world ye
shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” The
forces of Satan are marshaled against us, and we have to meet a diligent foe;
but if we take heed to the admonition of Christ, we shall be safe. “Watch and
pray, that ye enter not into temptation” (
Matthew 26:41
). There are foes to
be resisted and overcome, but Jesus is by our side, ready to strengthen us for
every attack. “This is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith”
(
1 John 5:4
).
Faith sees Jesus standing as our mediator at the right hand of God. Faith
beholds the mansions that Jesus has gone to prepare for those who love Him.
Faith sees the robe and the crown all prepared for the overcomer. Faith hears
the song of the redeemed, and brings eternal glories near. We must come
close to Jesus in loving obedience if we would see the King in His beauty.
There is peace in believing, and joy in the Holy Ghost. Believe! Believe!
My soul cries, Believe! Rest in God. He is able to keep that which you have
committed to Him, and will bring you off more than conqueror through Him
that has loved you.
But remember that everyone who shall be found with the wedding garment
on will have come out of great tribulation. The mighty surges of temptation
will beat upon all. But the long night of watching, of toil, of hardship, is
nearly past. Christ is soon to come. Get ready! The angels of God are seeking
to attract you from yourself and from earthly things. Let them not labor in
vain. Faith, living faith, is what you need; the faith that works by love and
purifies the soul. Remember Calvary and the awful, the infinite sacrifice
there made for man. Jesus now invites you to come to Him, just as you are,
and make Him your strength and your everlasting friend.—
The Review and
Herald, April 17, 1894
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