God's Call to Service (lesson -3)

It was the Saviour's purpose that after He ascended to heaven to become man's intercessor,
His followers should carry on the work that He had begun. Shall the human agent show no
special interest in giving the light of the gospel message to those who sit in darkness?
                               

There are some who are willing to go to the ends of the earth in order to carry the light of truth to
men, but God demands that every soul who knows the truth shall seek to win others to the
love of the truth. If we are not willing to make special sacrifices in order to save souls that
are ready to perish, how can we be counted worthy to enter into the city of God?
Testimonies for the church, vol. 9, p. 103.

In His wisdom the Lord brings those who are seeking for truth into touch with fellow
beings who know the truth. It is the plan of Heaven that those who have received light shall
impart it to those in darkness. Humanity, drawing its efficiency from the great Source of
wisdom, is made the instrumentality, the working agency, through which the gospel exercises
its transforming power on mind and heart.
The Acts of the Apostles, p. 134.

God's Purpose for His Church (lesson 1)

The church is God's appointed agency for the salvation of men. It was organized for service, and its mission is to carry the gospel to the world. From the beginning it has been God's plan that through His church shall be reflected to the world His fullness and His sufficiency. The members of the church, those whom He has called out of darkness into His marvelous light, are to show forth His glory. The church is the repository of the riches of the grace of Christ; and through the church will eventually be made manifest, even to "the principalities and powers in heavenly places," the final and full display of the love of God. Ephesians 3:10.
                        

God's Call to Service (lesson -2)

"Send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon." Thus God gave evidence of His regard for the gospel ministry and for His organized church. The angel was not commissioned to tell Cornelius the story of the cross. A man subject, even as the centurion himself, to human frailties and temptations, was to be the one to tell him of the crucified and risen Savior. The Acts of the Apostles, p. 134.

The angel sent to Philip could himself have done the work for the Ethiopian, but this is not God's way of working. It is His plan that men are to work for their fellow men.The Acts of the Apostles, p. 109.
   

"We have this treasure," the apostle continued, "in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us." God could have proclaimed His truth through sinless angels, but this is not His plan. He chooses human beings, men compassed with infirmity, as instruments in the working out of His designs. The priceless treasure is placed in earthen vessels. Through men His blessings are to be conveyed to the world. Through them His glory is to shine forth into the darkness of sin. In loving ministry they are to meet the sinful and the needy, and lead them to the cross. And in all their work, they are to ascribe glory, honor, and praise to Him who is above all and over all.
The Acts of the Apostles, p. 330.

God's Call to Service (lesson -1)

Depending on Human Agents As His representatives among men, God does not choose angels who have never fallen, but human beings, men of like passions with those they seek to save. Christ took humanity that He might reach humanity. A divine-human Saviour was needed to bring salvation to the world. And to men and women has been committed the sacred trust of making known "the unsearchable riches of Christ." The Acts of the Apostles, p. 134.

Look upon the touching scene. Behold the Majesty of heaven surrounded by the twelve whom He has chosen. He is about to set them apart for their work. By these feeble agencies, through His Word and Spirit, He designs to place salvation within the reach of all.  The Acts of the Apostles, p. 18.

Think about it,,,,,,,,.,..,.,.,!

There are many ways for us to plant seeds, but the best way is to plant seeds of love in the lives of people we meet. Just find your talent and begin!

Do not be AFRAID.................

WARNING to all humankind...

The love of money lies at the root of nearly all the crimes committed in the world. Fathers who selfishly retain their means to enrich their children, and who do not see the wants of the cause of God and relieve them, make a terrible mistake. The children whom they think to bless with their means are cursed with it. {CS 330.4}