December, Gems from The Great Controversy
“And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles.” – Matthew 10:18 In this time of persecution the faith of the Lord’s servants will be tried. They have faithfully given the warning, looking to God...
December, Gems from The Great Controversy
“Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.” – Acts 3:19 “At that time shall Michael stand up, the great Prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and...
December, Gems from The Great Controversy
“And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed.” – Genesis 32:28 Jacob’s night of anguish, when he wrestled in prayer for deliverance from the hand of Esau (Genesis...
December, Gems from The Great Controversy
“And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me.” – Genesis 32:26 “He had power over the Angel, and prevailed.” Hosea 12:4. Through humiliation, repentance, and self-surrender, this sinful, erring mortal...
December, Gems from The Great Controversy
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” – Psalm 46:1 Though God’s people will be surrounded by enemies who are bent upon their destruction, yet the anguish which they suffer is not a dread of persecution for the truth’s sake; they...
December, Gems from The Great Controversy
“Though Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, as I live, saith the Lord God, they shall deliver neither son nor daughter; they shall but deliver their own souls by their righteousness.” – Ezekiel 14:20 Satan leads many to believe that God will overlook their...
