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Abiding by the Stuff

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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · May 29, 1913

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 90, No. 22.

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Abiding by the Stuff

THERE are thousands of devoted Seventh-day Adventists who for various reasons have been prevented from attending the representative gathering of the church at the General Conference. They were compelled to stay by the stuff, to be the keepers at home and of home and local interests. Their hearts, however, are with their brethren in the Conference, and many times do they direct prayers to the great Father above, asking him to give divine wisdom in the important problems that shall be considered. Eagerly do they welcome the reports of the meetings which come to them through the Bulletin and the REVIEW.
It was a law in Israel in the days of David that the ones who abode by the stuff should share equally with the ones who went forth to war. This is a heaven-born principle, and we believe that God recognizes its application at the present time. The faithful mother and housewife who must abide at home will share equally with her husband who goes forth to labor for others. The faithful conference worker who must remain to look after local interests will share with the more favored one who is chosen to represent his field as a delegate. The lonely worker in the mission field who must remain to look after the interests of the work will be remembered by the Lord of the harvest equally with the one who is favored in being permitted to visit the home land.
Let all remember this, and let every soul remember also that the blessing of God is not confined to the General Conference. God is as near his people today in Africa, in Asia, in South America, in Australia, in the remote islands of the sea, as he is to the representatives of the church assembled in Conference. There are no geographical centers of divine influence. Every one, without reference to place or circumstance, will be given of God freely that for which he seeks. Hence, from all parts of the world let there arise a general chorus of prayer and praise and supplication. Our blessed Lord by his Holy Spirit is near wherever we are. We have only to invite his blessed presence in order to enjoy his companionship.