“He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.” – Psalm 126:6
We are individually to work as though a great responsibility rested upon us. We are to manifest untiring energy and tact and zeal in this work and take the burden, feeling the peril in which our neighbors and friends are placed. We are to work as Christ worked. We are to present the truth as it is in Jesus, that the blood of souls shall not be upon our garments. At the same time we are to feel entire dependence and trust in God, for we know we cannot do anything without His grace and power to help.
A Paul may plant, and an Apollos water, but God alone can give the increase. Then we are indeed to go forward to the work, weeping, sowing the precious seeds of truth, and trusting in God to give the increase. Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.Every one who claims to be a disciple of Christ, who tarries at home with the family, has a work to do as a home missionary. He must keep his own soul in the light and love of God and help to build up the church. All are to be faithful sentinels. While ministers are called to open the Word of God to others, the individual members are to work, and as the church is kept a working church, it will be a living church. Another’s indifference or carelessness will not excuse your neglect. You should open the door of your heart, that Jesus can take possession of the soul and perform His will and work through you.
Every one who has the Word of God as a living flame burning upon the altar of his heart can present the truth as it is in Jesus by precept and example. A living church is one that would have a saving influence upon the world. Every member should feel that he must make every effort in his power to build up the church of Christ, and as all work according to the light God has given them, then the ability that is devoted to this work of winning souls to Christ will continually increase. We must each one do our work, sowing the truth in meekness and humility, and then have faith that God will do His part. But what account will we have to render to the God of heaven when we surround the great white throne, for the opportunities and privileges He has given us here, which we have not appreciated and improved? We do not want to make any mistakes in regard to our duty to our fellow men which God requires of us. (1)
Charge for the Day: Ask God to give you a real heartfelt burden for souls that are perishing all around you. Then, “Open the door of your heart, that Jesus can take possession of the soul and perform His will and work through you.”
1. Manuscript 79, 1886