Another Opportunity by A. G. DANIELLS.

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D.C. · Jul 1, 1909

Another Opportunity

By A. G. DANIELLS.

At no time since launching our foreign mission work in 1874 have Seventh-day Adventists faced greater opportunities for doing a good work for the world than at this present time. At no time have we looked into so many wide-open doors to be entered. At no time have we had pressed upon us such earnest calls for help.

All who have read the reports presented by our foreign workers at the recent General Conference must have been deeply impressed with the fact that a great work must now be done by us. This cheers the hearts of all true believers in this message, because it gives fresh evidence that the work is soon to close, and then God's people will receive their glorious reward.

But it should be realized by all that a larger work means a larger expense. The more our message extends over the world, the more means will be required for its support. The midsummer offering for 1909 ought to be the largest in our history. It must be if it meets the demands of the hour.

We are profoundly thankful that our most workers in foreign fields can truthfully give us such encouraging reports. Everywhere the message is extending. In all nations men and women are taking their stand for the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. This brings hope and joy to their hearts, and it makes us rejoice. We see that our labor is not in vain. We see, too, that our gifts are not wasted. Results of this kind are the greatest that can be secured by the use of money.

What a great help it would be to the cause if the millions that will be worse than squandered during the coming fourth-of-July celebrations were given to foreign missions, to save and bless suffering and sorrowing humanity. Of course this will not be done. But Seventh-day Adventists can put the money God has given them into the cause for missions, and we believe they will do so.

A. G. DANIELLS.