Signs of the Times 1879/11/27
That season of distress and anguish will require an effort of
earnestness and determined faith that can endure delay and hunger, and
will not fail under weakness, though severely tried. The period of
probation is the time granted to all to prepare for the day of God. If
any neglect the preparation, and heed not the faithful warnings given,
they will be without excuse. Jacob's course in wrestling with the
angel, should be an example for Christians. Jacob prevailed because he
was persevering and determined. All who desire the blessing of God, as
did Jacob, and who will lay hold of the promises as he did, and be as
earnest and persevering as he was, will succeed as he succeeded. The
reason there is so little exercise of true faith, and so little of the
weight of truth resting upon many professed believers, is they are
indolent in spiritual things. They are unwilling to make exertions, to
deny self, to agonize before God, to pray long and earnestly for the
blessing, and therefore they do not obtain it. That faith which will
live through the
time of trouble
must be developed now. Those who do
not make strong efforts now to exercise persevering faith, will be
unable to stand in the day of trouble.
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