5/17/08
Celebrating
the Gift of Prophecy
2 Chron.
20:20
Today
we commemorate one of the most important visions that God has ever given to a
prophet. It was on March 14, 1858, at a
school-house in Lovett’s Grove,
The occasion was actually a
funeral service, held at the school house.
Here is how Mrs. White described the event:
At Lovett’s Grove the Lord met with us, and His blessing rested upon us. First-day afternoon there was to be a funeral at the schoolhouse where our meetings were held. My husband was invited to give a discourseon the occasion. The people could not all get into the house. My husband was blessed with
freedom, and the power of truth seemed to affect the hearers.
When he closed his remarks, I felt urged by the Spirit of the Lord to bear my testimony. As I was led to speak upon the coming of Christ and the resurrection and the cheering hope of the Christian, my soul triumphed in God. I drank in rich draughts of salvation. Heaven, sweet heaven, was the magnet to
draw my soul upward, and I was wrapt in a vision of God’s glory.
Many important things were revealed to me for the church.
-- Spiritual Gifts, Vol. 2, 265, 266.
This vision lasted for two
hours. Ellen was given instruction
regarding the cosmic conflict between Christ and Satan, which she had seen in
vision ten years earlier as well. But it
was more specific this time, and with additional details.
Mrs. White was warned that
Satan would attack her and try to impede her work. Here is how she described it:
In the vision at
Lovett’s Grove, most of the matter which I had seen ten years before concerning
the great controversy of the ages between Christ and Satan, was repeated, and I
was instructed to write it out. I was shown that while I should have to contend
with the powers of darkness, for Satan would make strong efforts to hinder me,
yet I must put my trust in God, and angels would not leave me in the
conflict.
Life Sketches, 162
Just as the Lord had said,
very soon Ellen and her family would experience severe attacks from Satan. We are told that “Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer
persecution.” 2 Timothy 3:12. Friend, if
you make the decision to follow Jesus Christ and live to please Him in every
way, the Bible says emphatically that you
will suffer persecution! The enemy
of our souls will not like it one bit if you decide to live for God! But you have to keep on doing what you know
is right, no matter what the devil throws at you! Isn’t that right? Because you are on the winning team, and you
have the Lord of heaven and earth on your side!
Just two days after Ellen
received this vision, the personal attacks started. Here is how she describes what happens:
Two
days afterward, while journeying on the cars to Jackson, Mich., we arranged our
plans for writing and publishing, immediately on our return home, the book
entitled, "The Great Controversy between Christ and His Angels, and Satan
and His Angels," commonly known as "Spiritual Gifts," Vol.
1. I was then as well as usual. Life Sketches, 162
On
the arrival of the train at
Life Sketches, 162
For
a short time I did not expect to live. It was my third shock of paralysis; and
although within fifty miles of home, I did not expect to see my children again.
I called to mind the triumphant season I had enjoyed at Lovett’s Grove, and
thought it was my last testimony, and felt reconciled to die.
Life Sketches, 163
Still
the earnest prayers of my friends were ascending to heaven for me, and soon a
prickling sensation was felt in my limbs, and I praised the Lord that I could
use them a little. The Lord heard and answered the faithful prayers of His
children, and the power of Satan was broken. That night I suffered much, but
the next day I was sufficiently strengthened to return home.
Life Sketches, 163
For
several weeks I could not feel the pressure of the hand or the coldest water
poured upon my head. In rising to walk, I often staggered, and sometimes fell
to the floor. In this afflicted condition I began to write on the great
controversy. At first I could write but one page a day, and then rest three
days; but as I progressed, my strength increased. The numbness in my head did
not seem to becloud my mind, and before I closed that work ["Spiritual
Gifts," Vol. 1], the effect of the shock had entirely left me.
Life
Sketches, 163
At
the time of the conference at Battle Creek, in June, 1858, I was shown in
vision that in the sudden attack at Jackson, Satan intended to take my life, in
order to hinder the work I was about to write; but angels of God were sent to
my rescue. I also saw, among other things, that I should be blessed with better
health than before the attack.
Life Sketches, 163
But
it didn’t stop there.
James
White’s hard and dedicated labor with the publishing work came under fire. His motives were misunderstood. Satan did not like what he was trying to do
in getting biblical truth out to people.
Mrs. White speaks of this period:
“…although
the statement was frequently repeated, through the Review, that the
publishing house was virtually the property of the church, yet as he was the
only legal manager, our enemies took advantage of the situation, and under the
cry of speculation did all in their power to injure him, and to retard the
progress of the cause. Under these circumstances he introduced the matter of
organization, which resulted in the incorporation of the Seventh-day Adventist
Publishing Association, according to the laws of
Life Sketches, 164
So,
God turned Satan’s attacks into something beneficial for His church! He will always go to bat for His people, when
they determine in their hearts to serve Him and honor Him in all they do.
James
White was often ill and feeble as a result of his labors for the church. He and Ellen had to travel a lot to various
speaking engagements and church meetings.
As a result, they had to leave their young children in the care of
others whom they trusted. This was a
great concern to Mrs. White, and she often made mention of her struggle in
having to be away from her children so often.
This situation grieved her.
The
attacks of the devil continued, as Mrs. White continued to write what the Lord
had instructed her to write. In 1861,
the White’s youngest son, Herbert, died at a very young age. Of this event, Mrs. White said, “When that
tender branch was broken, how our hearts did bleed none may know but those who
have followed their little ones of promise to the grave.” Life
Sketches, 165
And
again in 1863, their son Henry died, at the tender age of sixteen. Of this event, Mrs. White wrote, “when our
sweet singer was borne to the grave, and we no more heard his early song,--ours
was a lonely home. Both parents and the two remaining sons felt the blow most
keenly. But God comforted us in our bereavements, and with faith and courage we
pressed forward in the work He had given us, in bright hope of meeting our
children who had been torn from us by death, in that world where sickness and
death will never come.” Life Sketches, 165
The
attacks continued. Soon James White had
what appears to have been a stroke, from which he, for the most part,
recovered. It was during this time that
James and Ellen White came under deep conviction of God that they should
publish a series of affordable tracts on topic of health.
THE
STRONG CONVICTION OF ELDER AND MRS. WHITE, THAT THE REFORMS TO BE OUTLINED IN
THESE PAMPHLETS WERE OF GREAT IMPORTANCE, IS THUS EXPRESSED IN A NOTE IN THE REVIEW,
JAN. 24, 1865, CALLING ATTENTION TO THE PUBLICATION OF THE FIRST OF THE SERIES:
"WE
WISH TO CALL THE ATTENTION OF THE BRETHREN EVERYWHERE TO THESE WORKS, PREPARED
WITH ESPECIAL CARE, ON THE IMPORTANT SUBJECT OF A REFORM IN OUR MANNERS OF
LIFE, WHICH IS GREATLY NEEDED, AND AS WE VIEW IT, WILL SURELY BE
ACCOMPLISHED IN WHATEVER PEOPLE FIND THEMSELVES AT LAST PREPARED FOR
TRANSLATION."
Life Sketches, 167
DURING
THE FIRST FIVE MONTHS OF 1865 THIS SERIES WAS COMPLETED. THESE HEALTH
PAMPHLETS, SIX IN NUMBER, CONTAINED ARTICLES FROM MRS. WHITE ON "DISEASE
AND ITS CAUSES," and other subjects.
You
can imagine that the enemy felt threatened by such a practical message that
blended the Gospel of Jesus with guidance in matters of preventive health! Satan likes to keep people bogged down with
disease and sickness. He doesn’t want
them to adopt healthy habits, and he doesn’t want them to be happy.
Eventually
James White’s life of toil and tireless labor for souls took a toll on
him. Mrs. White lost her husband at a
relatively young age.
What
I would like you to think about right now is HOW MUCH THIS KIND, HUMBLE LADY
WENT THROUGH IN HER PERSONAL LIFE—ALL HER MANY STRUGGLES, HARDSHIPS, LOSSES,
SICKNESS—ALL FOR THE SAKE OF REACHING OUT TO YOU AND ME AND OTHERS IN THIS
WORLD.
THE
NEXT TIME YOU HAVE A THOUGHT TO PICK UP ONE OF HER BOOKS, PLEASE REMEMBER THAT
THIS WAS A REAL PERSON, WITH REAL FEELINGS, REAL TEARS. REMEMBER MRS. WHITE’S SACRIFICES THAT SHE
MADE, WHILE WRITING THAT BOOK, AND CARRYING ON THE PROPHETIC MINISTRY GIVEN TO
HER.
How
easy it is for us to take her writings for granted; to not take them seriously;
to ignore them. And yet this woman
suffered greatly at the hands of demonic forces so that we could be instructed
with the guidance God gave His people for the last days. May we never again be indifferent or careless
about her writings ...
Content of the Vision
So,
what did Ellen White see during those two hours, while she was in vision? Well, first of all, God gave her insight
about His people, and the work that is before them.
“I
saw that those who profess the truth should hold the standard high, and induce
others to come up to it. I saw that some would have to walk the straight path
alone. Their companions and children will not walk the self-denying pathway
with them. Patience and forbearance should ever characterize the lives of those
lone pilgrims, following the example of their blessed Master. They will have
many trials to endure, but they have a hope that makes the soul strong, that
bears them up above the trials of earth, that elevates them above scorn,
derision and reproach.”
Selected Messages, Vol. 2, pg. 266
She
was shown that some of God’s people would have go it alone, and be the only
faithful one in their entire family! But
they must carry on . . .
“But
if your companions and children will not come, if you cannot win them to yield
to the claims of truth, make their lives here as pleasant as possible; for all
they will ever enjoy will be this poor world. But let not your duty to them
interfere with your duty to God. Pursue
a straight-forward course. Let nothing they may do or say provoke an angry word
from you. You have a hope that will yield you consolation amid the
disappointments and trials of life. Your companions and children who will not
be induced to tread the narrow, cross-bearing pathway with you, have not this
divine consolation. They should have your pity, for this world is all the
heaven they will have.
Selected Messages, Vol.2, pg. 266
It’s
sad, isn’t it. It’s said that some of
our family members will not experience the joys and reality of heaven and the
new earth. Oh, how we should endeavor to
bring them to the lovely Jesus, so they can begin to walk in newness of life.
Mrs.
White was shown, in this vision, some of the dangers that would ensnare God’s
people:
“I
was shown that all who profess the present truth would be tested and tried.
Their love for Jesus’ coming will be proved, and manifested to others, whether
it is genuine. All, I saw, would not stand the test. Some love this world so
much that it swallows up their love for the truth.”
“As their treasures here increase, their
interest in the heavenly treasure decreases. The more they possess of this
world, the more closely do they hug it to them, as if fearful their coveted
treasure would be taken from them. The more they possess, the less do they have
to bestow upon others, for the more they have, the poorer they feel. O, the
deceitfulness of riches! They will not see and feel the wants of the cause of
God.”
Selected Messages, Vol. 2, pg. 267
So
the Lord showed Mrs. White in vision that we should hold nothing back from Him
in service to Him. We belong to God, and
all we have belongs to God. We should
submit it all to Him, for Him to take and use as He sees fit. Our energies, our strengths, our funds, our
possessions, our talents, our time, our ability, IT’S ALL GOD’S.
“But
some love this world so well that they will not even for the immortal
inheritance sacrifice their treasure here. They harden their hearts, and will
not do their part as God has prospered them. They are fully tested. The world
lives in their hearts, and the truth dies out. They lose the crowns laid up in
heaven for them, and God raises up others who come up and fill their places,
and take their crowns. Men are raised up who consider it a privilege to
sacrifice something for Jesus who sacrificed so much for them.”
Selected Messages, Vol. 2, pg. 268
In
this vision she was shown the tremendous activity of the angels on our behalf:
“O
that these covetous ones could get a view of heaven, of its purity, its
loveliness, and behold the holy angels engaged in the salvation of man! All
heaven astir! Angels are going forth on their mission, descending to watch over
the tempted children of God, and shield them from the power of the evil angels.
And while these angels are descending, others are ascending to bear their
tidings for an additional angel to administer relief to this or that lone
desponding one who is fiercely buffeted of Satan.”
“Angels are constantly passing, and repassing
each other, in their upward and downward flight, fulfilling their mission of
love. Would that they could get sight of this. Me-thinks that they would catch
a little of the zeal and fervor of these devoted angels, which they manifest
for the salvation of man. It would inspire them with that interest which would
call forth effort, and they would cheerfully sacrifice for the salvation of
their fellow-man.”
Selected Messages, Vol. 2, pg. 269
So,
the Lovett’s Grove vision, or Great Controversy vision had a good deal of
insight and instruction for God’s people living in the last days. The vision warned Mrs. White about the coming
attacks of the enemy. The vision also
repeated much of the content of the first great controversy vision, ten years
before:
“In
this vision at Lovett’s Grove, most of the matter of the Great Controversy
which I had seen ten years before, was repeated, and I was shown that I must
write it out.”
Life Sketches, 162
The
important thing here is that Ellen was emphatically told to “write it out,”—to
begin that process of putting meat on the bones, as it were. She was to give an orderly account of the
great battle between good and evil, Christ and Satan, from earliest times, to
the end of the ages. This series of
writings would eventually be called the Conflict
of the Ages series, consisting of five large books, Patriarchs and Prophets, Prophets and Kings, Desire of Ages, Acts of
the Apostles, and Great Controversy.
So what do we have to gain
from a study of these works? How does it
benefit us as individuals and as a people?
Why should we read these books, anyway?
After all, there are so many other things that we can do with our time.
Satan’s designs from earliest days
In the Conflict series, we
learn about Satan’s plans and schemes from the earliest times until the end of
time. Through the gift of prophecy we
are enabled to see behind the scenes at the real spiritual war that is
occurring. We see that sin started in
heaven, not on the earth. We see that it
had to do with selfishness, jealousy, and hunger for power.
It’s important to know what
the enemy has been up to throughout the ages, because he does not change his
overall objectives. He only changes his strategy.
Satan wants to destroy all
knowledge of God in the universe; all allegiance to God; all worship of
God. He wants all control and power to
himself. He means to destroy as many of
God’s creations as possible, because he is full of hatred for God and His ways.
That’s Satan’s overall goal,
you might say.
But his strategy is modified for each new generation of people. What works for one generation may not be
effective for another. But it gets even
worse than that! Satan’s forces are so
well organized that there are demons who specialize in reaching certain kinds
of people, and in promoting certain kinds of sins.
Where do we get such
incredible insights into the very real spiritual war that is going on in our
lives? Yes, from the Bible indeed, but
God has given us very specific guidance through the spirit of prophecy, and we
find it in these powerful books! We find
out all about Satan’s plans and tricks in this remarkable five-book
series! The Conflict of the Ages series.
God’s intervention to teach man the way of salvation
We discover also that our
Father in heaven has not left us alone to suffer and perish in our sins, at the
hands of demonic forces. In these
remarkable books we see laid out before us a remarkable divine plan to lead the
human race, one person at a time, safely into the arms of the Savior, the Lord
Jesus Christ.
Through the Hebrew
sacrificial system, the people learned that the wages of sin is death. Every animal that they brought to the altar
represented Jesus, who would lay down His life for us sins. In the Conflict of the Ages series, you
really see all the ways God intervened in human history to teach people the way
of salvation. You see Jesus represented
by signs and symbols in the Old Testament, and you see Jesus Himself appear in
the New Testament. You see how He set up
His church, and how He is operating in the final generations of the faithful.
Trust in God
One thing that really comes
out of a regular reading of Mrs. White’s books is an overwhelming conviction
that trusting God is important. It is so
exciting to see the Bible stories come to life through word-painting. It’s wonderful to discover how the Lord took
care of people, even in the midst of adversity.
He has not changed! He still
takes care of His people, when they put their trust in Him.
But oh, how tempting it is to
take matters into our own hands, out of desperation. The devil tries to get us to do this, knowing
that if he can cause us to disobey God in some area, then he has effectively
broken the power of God in our lives.
Because God only gives His power and abiding presence to those who trust
Him enough to obey Him, no matter what.
So we must refuse to listen
to the enemy’s voice when he tempts us to disobey God in order to take care of
ourselves and those we love. GOD HAS A
MUCH BETTER PLAN IN STORE FOR US, IF WE WILL JUST WAIT ON HIM, AND LET HIM
LEAD.
Blessings of obedience, disastrous results of
disobedience
Something that really sticks
out noticeably in her writings is the connection of obedience to blessings, and
the connection of disobedience to disaster.
We see this again and again through these five books. Story after story. You know, they are called Bible “characters”
for a reason!
You see people like Moses,
Esther, and Paul who, though they weren’t perfect, still decided to obey God
when it came right down to it. And they
were blessed with the abiding presence of God, and His favor, for doing so!
And you see people like Cain,
Ahaz, and Solomon, who disobeyed the Lord, and it led to disaster—not only for
themselves, but for those around them as well.
Indeed, the Lord can only be present and strong in a person’s life if
that person has decided to obey Him in every way. The Lord can prosper the person who is
dedicated to serving Him.
The attempts of the enemy to destroy God’s people
In the writings of Mrs.
White, we are given a behind-the-scenes look at the devil’s attempts to destroy
God’s people through the years:
Through sin in
Satan started right off deceiving Adam and Eve in the
garden. He didn’t waste any time at
all. Sin and sinfulness spread from
there.
Through perversion and selfishness:
Noah’s time
By the time you get to the time of Noah,
the world is immersed in evil and wickedness.
Every imaginable perversion and vice was practiced. Satan truly believed that if he could cause
people to become so evil, like himself, He would have no choice but to destroy
all of them and to admit that it was a mistake to create the human race.
But the devil didn’t know how serious God
was in restoring people to His image.
The devil didn’t know how committed God was to preserving for Himself a remnant, who were obedient and
faithful. It wasn’t the end; just a
pause.
Through forgetting God, idolatry
Forgetting God was a big problem for God’s
people. They got wrapped up in the
habits and customs of their surrounding culture, and it ruined them. It led to all sorts of sins, including
idol-worshipping and fornication.
When we forget God—when we take our eyes
off Him, off His Word, His ways, His teachings—we become just like our
surrounding culture as well. We are no
different than the people of Solomon’s day.
It’s a slippery slope! We compromise
in one area of our lives, and soon our entire world is full of compromise and
sin and disobedience.
This
is what we see and understand when we take the time to READ WHAT GOD HAS SPOKEN
THROUGH HIS PROPHETS! THIS IS WHAT WE
LEARN FROM THE SPIRIT OF PROPHECY!
The danger today: more informed by
TV/internet/entertainment industry than by the Word of God
Today we live in a very
dangerous world! There are more ways to
sin today than at any other time in this world’s history! And where are God’s people? They are sitting in front of a TV or computer
watching things that have been created by non-Christians who couldn’t care less
about obeying God! We listen to things
that would make the angels of God weep!
We allow images, sounds, and words into our brains that are slowly but
surely changing the very way we think and process!
Like
My brother, my sister, if
ever we needed the Lord before, we sure do need Him now!
If ever we needed the
protecting, safeguarding insight of heaven, it is now! We do ourselves damage when we neglect to read the Bible and the writings of his
modern-day prophet! There is so much
guidance that has been given to us who live on the very borders of
eternity! It’s right there at our
fingertips!
Through
“religious” means: Pharasaism/Papacy/Modern Christendom
Another way that Satan has used to destroy
God’s people has been religious in
nature. That shouldn’t surprise us,
really. The devil has been around a
while, and he is quite familiar with the Bible and with church stuff and with
liturgy and such.
The devil was successful in planting the
notion of self-righteousness in an entire generation of religious leaders, in
Jesus’ time. The Pharisees were so full
of themselves that they couldn’t even tell that robbing a poor widow was
wrong. REMEMBER THIS: IF SATAN CANNOT
DESTROY YOU THROUGH A SINFUL LIFESTYLE, HE WILL TRY TO DESTROY YOU THROUGH
SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
We must trust fully in the Lord Jesus
Christ for our daily bread, our daily work, our daily victories, and our daily
growth in grace. IF WE REMAIN CENTERED
ON CHRIST, WE WILL AVOID BOTH OF THE PITFALLS OF SATAN: SIN-LOVING AND
SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS.
But notice, when Christianity
started to become popular and widespread in the early centuries, it got
corrupted! The state church—the
Papacy—or Roman Catholic Church—started to think that it was important enough
to make up its own rules and doctrines and commandments as it pleased. This led to exclusivism and to persecution.
Through the writings of Ellen
G. White we are given an opportunity to see the full spectrum of this
“religious” means that the devil is using to corrupt and destroy God’s
people. Not only are we given insights
into the spiritual confusion and resulting persecution of the middle ages, but
we are also shown what will happen in our own beloved country, when religious
authorities unite with the powers of government to force people to worship
falsely.
And my friend, nothing could
be worse for you than to worship falsely in these last days. But thank God, He has given us a modern
prophetic gift for just such a time as this!
And as we read, we can become more aware of the issues and developments
in our land. And we can see patterns and
we can see meaning in these events as they occur.
This is a special gift of
insight that God has given to us, my friends.
God’s intervention in the last days
Revival of study of Scripture
When God wanted to lead His people out of
the darkness of Roman religious persecution, He did it through Bible
study. Luther and all the others studied
the Scriptures, translated the Scriptures, printed the Scriptures, and gave
them to the people.
Gift
of modern prophecy, tested by Scripture: Ellen G. White
To
protect, teach, and guide God’s last-day people
2 Chron. 20:20 “So they rose early
in the morning and went out into the Wilderness of Tekoa; and as they went out,
Jehoshaphat stood and said, “Hear me, O Judah and you inhabitants of
2 Peter 1:19 “So we have the
prophetic word made more sure, to which you do well to pay attention as to a
lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star arises
in your hearts.”
The triumph
of the
Through the writings of this
dear lady, God has given us a view—a taste of what we have to look forward to
in the very near future. In the final
analysis, my friends, the
“When the protection of
human laws shall be withdrawn from those who honor the law of God, there will
be, in different lands, a simultaneous movement for their destruction. As the
time appointed in the decree draws near, the people will conspire to root out
the hated sect. It will be determined to strike in one night a decisive blow,
which shall utterly silence the voice of dissent and reproof.”
“The people of
God--some in prison cells, some hidden in solitary retreats in the forests and
the mountains--still plead for divine protection, while in every quarter
companies of armed men, urged on by hosts of evil angels, are preparing for the
work of death. It is now, in the hour of utmost extremity, that the God of
Israel will interpose for the deliverance of His chosen. Saith the Lord;
"Ye shall have a song, as in the night when a holy solemnity is kept; and
gladness of heart, as when one goeth . . . to come into the mountain of the
Lord, to the Mighty One of Israel. And the Lord shall cause His glorious voice
to be heard, and shall show the lighting down of His arm, with the indignation
of His anger, and with the flame of a devouring fire, with scattering, and
tempest, and hailstones." Isaiah 30:29, 30.”
“With shouts of
triumph, jeering, and imprecation, throngs of evil men are about to rush upon
their prey, when, lo, a dense blackness, deeper than the
darkness of the night, falls upon the earth. Then a rainbow, shining with the
glory from the throne of God, spans the heavens and seems to encircle each
praying company. The angry multitudes are suddenly arrested. Their mocking
cries die away. The objects of their murderous rage are forgotten. With fearful
forebodings they gaze upon the symbol of God's covenant and long to be shielded
from its overpowering brightness.”
“By the people of
God a voice, clear and melodious, is heard, saying, "Look up," and
lifting their eyes to the heavens, they behold the bow of promise. The black,
angry clouds that covered the firmament are parted, and like Stephen they look
up steadfastly into heaven and see the glory of God and the Son of man seated
upon His throne. In His divine form they discern the marks of His humiliation;
and from His lips they hear the request presented before His Father and the
holy angels: "I will that they also, whom Thou hast given Me, be with Me
where I am." John 17:24.
“Again a voice,
musical and triumphant, is heard, saying: "They come! they come! holy,
harmless, and undefiled. They have kept the word of My patience; they shall
walk among the angels;" and the pale, quivering lips of those who have
held fast their faith utter a shout of victory.”
“It is at midnight
that God manifests His power for the deliverance of His people. The sun
appears, shining in its strength. Signs and wonders follow in quick succession.
The wicked look with terror and amazement upon the scene, while the righteous
behold with solemn joy the tokens of their deliverance. Everything in nature
seems turned out of its course. The streams cease to flow. Dark, heavy clouds
come up and clash against each other. In the midst of the angry heavens is one
clear space of indescribable glory, whence comes the voice of God like the
sound of many waters, saying: "It is done." Revelation 16:17.
The Great Controversy, 635-636
Oh, my brother, my
sister, please tell me that you will do everything in your power to be in that
group on that great day, who hear the words, “Look up!”
Don’t let anyone or
anything keep you from the Lord! Embrace
His guidance that He has given us both in Scripture and in the writings of Mrs.
White. We need all the strength, all the
wisdom, all the awareness that we can get, in order to survive in these last
days!
God bless
you, my friend, as you take time today to get better acquainted with your
Maker! Draw near to Him, and He will
draw near to you.