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Our High Calling — Day 275 of 275 The Prize of Our High Calling, December 31 I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13, 14 . He who would build up a strong, symmetrical character, he who would be a well-balanced Christian, must give all and do all for Christ.... Paul did many things. From the time that he gave his allegiance to Christ, his life was fi...

Our High Calling — Day 274 of 275 Bury All Bitterness, December 30 My days are swifter than a weaver's shuttle. Job 7:6 . If we have but little time, let us improve that little earnestly. The Bible assures us that we are in the great day of atonement. The typical Day of Atonement was a day when all Israel afflicted their souls before God, confessed their sins, and came before the Lord with contrition of soul, remorse for their sins, genuine repentance, and living faith in the atoning sacrifice. If there have been difficulties, ... if envy, malice, bitterness,...

Ellen G. White Estate Sharing the Vision December 29, 2022 Click to download a PDF flyer for you to share Dear josh mshana. During this time of year, we are reminded of the wonderful gifts that God has given us throughout all of 2022. Jesus loves every single one of us. His loving sacrifice was freely made, so that all who accept this gift may experience the joy of eternal salvation with Him. It reminds me of this quote from Ellen White "Let us come up to the high standard of God in Christ Jesus. Let us now consider, before it shall be everlasting too late, what is the measure of our responsibilities in this world in regard to the salvation of our fellowmen. Let each watch and pray, place himself in right relation to God, and study to see what good he may do,—what words he may speak...

Our High Calling — Day 273 of 275 Let's Take Inventory, December 29 Lord, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is; that I may know how frail I am. Psalm 39:4 . Another year has almost passed into eternity.... Let us review the record of the year that so soon will be past. What advancement have we made in Christian experience? Our work—have we so done it that it will bear the inspection of the Master, who has given to every man work according to his several ability? Will it be consumed as hay, wood, and stubble, unworthy of preserv...

Our High Calling — Day 272 of 275 In the Inner Circle, December 28 He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his Angels. Revelation 3:5 . Can you, dear youth, look forward with joyful hope and expectation to the time when the Lord, your righteous Judge, shall confess your name before the Father and before the holy angels? The very best preparation you can have for Christ's second appearing is to rest with firm faith in the gre...

Our High Calling — Day 271 of 275 Almost Home! December 27 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. John 14:3 . More than eighteen hundred years have passed since the Saviour gave the promise of His coming. Throughout the centuries His words have filled with courage the hearts of His faithful ones. The promise has not yet been fulfilled; ... but none the less sure is the word that has been spoken. 57 The Review and Herald, November 13, 1913 . Christ will come in His own glory, i...

Our High Calling — Day 270 of 275 Filled With God's Fullness, December 26 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God. Ephesians 3:19 . Here are revealed the heights of attainment that we may reach through faith in the promises of our heavenly Father, when we fulfill His requirements. Through the merits of Christ, we have access to the throne of infinite power. “He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?” R...

Our High Calling — Day 269 of 275 The Unsearchable Riches of Christ, December 25 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man. Ephesians 3:16 . The themes of redemption are momentous themes, and only those who are spiritually-minded can discern their depth and significance. It is our safety, our joy, to dwell upon the truths of the plan of salvation. Faith and prayer are necessary in order that we may behold the deep things of God. Our minds are so bound about by narrow ideas that we catc...

Our High Calling — Day 268 of 275 Aim High! December 24 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power. Colossians 2:9, 10 . We aim too low. The mark is much higher. Our minds need expansion, that we may comprehend the significance of the provision of God. We are to reflect the highest attributes of the character of God.... The law of God is the exalted standard to which we are to attain through the imputed righteousness of Christ. 51 The Review and Herald, July 12, 1892 . It i...

Our High Calling — Day 267 of 275 Crowns for the Faithful, December 23 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:8 . Did the great apostle to the Gentiles make any real sacrifice when he exchanged Pharisaism for the gospel of Christ? We answer No! With decided purpose, he turned away from wealth, from friends and social distinction, from public honors, and from his kinsmen whom he loved fervently and earne...

Our High Calling — Day 266 of 275 On Guard Every Moment, December 22 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. 2 Timothy 3:13 . By every conceivable device the foe is seeking to throw us off our guard. He may first attempt to deceive with smooth words and crafty insinuations; and if these fail, he proceeds to open violence. He has many a deep-laid snare for unwary feet, and those who once become entangled find it almost impossible to extricate themselves. While he praises, flatters, and exalts some, he hurls his fiery darts ...

Our High Calling — Day 265 of 275 The Cross Before the Crown, December 21 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. 2 Timothy 3:12 . We may strengthen our faith and quicken our love by going often to the foot of the cross, and there contemplating our Saviour's humiliation. Behold the Majesty of heaven suffering as a transgressor! Spotless purity, untarnished righteousness, did not shield Him from falsehood and reproach. He meekly bore the contradiction of sinners against Himself, and yielded up His life, that we might be forgiv...

Our High Calling — Day 264 of 275 The Most Dangerous of Foes, December 20 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils. 1 Timothy 4:1 . The adversary of souls is constantly seeking to divert our minds by bringing in side issues. Let us not be deceived. Let enemies handle your name and mine as they please. Let them distort, misrepresent, our words and deeds. Let them fabricate falsehoods as best pleases them. We cannot afford to allow our minds to be diverted fro...

Our High Calling — Day 263 of 275 The Struggle Against Wind and Tide, December 19 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. Matthew 5:11, 12 . Our gracious Redeemer looked down the stream of time, and beheld the perils that would in the last days surround His chosen.... If the members of the church labor faithfully to build up the cause of truth, they wi...

Our High Calling — Day 262 of 275 In the Midst of the Fire, December 18 Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. Matthew 10:32 . A confession of Christ means something more than bearing testimony in social [prayer] meeting. 43 The Review and Herald, May 3, 1892 . We have a different confession to make from that which we have made; and we shall have to make it under different circumstances. The three Hebrews were called upon to confess Christ in the face of the burning fiery furnace. They had been...