“Go ye also into the vineyard…” – Matthew 20:4
I have been writing much in regard to the need of making more decided efforts in Washington, D.C…. Washington, the capital of the United States, is the very place from which this truth should shine forth.
A strong evangelistic effort must be put forth in the capital of the nation…. I rejoice that you have taken up this evangelistic work in Washington, and that so deep an interest has already been aroused. The accounts given regarding the work there correspond as nearly as possible to the representation given me of what would be. I am sure, for the matter has been presented to me, and this work must not be weakened by the necessary laborers being called to other places….
Evangelistic work must be done in Washington, and it must not be broken into by calls from other places. God would have His work in the highways carried forward in straight lines.
… Washington has been neglected long enough. A decided work must now be done there. The Lord will give strength and grace. The workers must not allow themselves to be diverted from the work by the many things that will be sure to press for attention. This is the reason that I have felt anxious that every talent of the workers in Washington shall be used in a way that will best advance His work. …
There are places all around Washington in which missionary effort is needed. Right in Washington itself is a small world of unconverted souls… Who is feeling the burden for them? And there are many other important places yet unwarned. When I see this neglect, I feel sore at heart. I am praying night and day that the burden may be rolled onto the men who are acting as leaders in the work. Let those who are already at work, open the way for others who desire to labor, and who are qualified to take part in missionary effort….
There are important cities needing labor, that are near by Washington…. If our brethren and sisters will do earnest missionary work for all with whom they come in contact, new fields of labor right around us will be opened up. The burden to labor for souls will come to many of those settled here, and they will desire to take an active part in the proclamation of the truth. (1)
Charge for the Day: Prayerfully think of someone near you that you can partner with to do missionary work. Contact them and put a plan into place. Begin by praying together for a burden for souls.
1. Evangelism, pp. 395, 396