This Gospel of the Kingdom shall be preached in all the world and then shall the end come. This is our commission. This is our task. Armed with the power of the Gospel and empowered by the Holy Spirit, the final triumph of the truth is sure. We must press into His grace and be a part of the great and final proclamation of the Loud Cry—this is our destiny and our highest and grandest calling. However, it is often accomplished by the simplest means and most effectively given by the humblest of people.
Reformation Almost Destroyed
As the reformation was almost destroyed by dissension and fanaticism, so God’s remnant is nearly being destroyed by the same weapons. But just as the reformation was not destroyed, so also God’s people at the last day will not be totally destroyed. Silently, like the dawn breaks upon the world, the truth is marching forward. Are we marching with it? Are we faithfully working in our part of the vineyard? Oh Christian, the Lord is calling you to action, to war. We must gird up the loins of our minds and put on the armor of truth and righteousness or we will be deceived and destroyed. Do you hear the Spirit’s call to labor in His vineyard? Working for others is the only way that we will gain the strength to endure through the end times. “As they teach others of the grace of God, God will give them new grace from heaven. The more they try to teach others about the riches of Christ, the better understanding will they have of the plan of salvation, and the more richly will the grace of God abide in their own hearts.” Youth’s Instructor, November 28, 1895.
Faithful Souls Going Forward
As we look around, there is more to see and hear than dissension, gossip, and fanaticism. Many faithful souls are carrying forward the banner of truth whereon is inscribed the commandments of God and faith of Jesus. May you be one of the number! We asked a few of God’s soldiers to write their reports in the July and August issues of Land Marks magazine. There are many others, besides those who are featured on these few pages, who are working for the final triumph of the Three Angels’ Messages. We give you these reports to encourage you to press forward and not be discouraged by apparent difficulties and discouragement. Someday soon, if faithful, we will get to hear many reports of valor in the battle that is now being fought. Today much of it is hidden from our eyes, but soon the Lord shall descend from heaven with a shout. The victory will be won and the saints will go home with the Lord. May there be a page in the Book of Life telling of the work you did through God’s grace in warning the world! The faithful will all enjoy reading your page on that glad day!
But we today must march in the battle.
“Like a mighty army, Moves the church of God;
Christians, we are treading where the saints have trod;
We are not divided, All one body we,
One in hope and doctrine, One in charity.
Onward, Christian soldiers! Marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus, Going on before.”
The End