“There Are Last Which Shall Be First”
By R. A. Underwood
THERE are circumstances which arise in connection with the cause of God when Christ’s statement, “There are last which shall be first,” has a special application, although, as a rule, the converse of this is true. We have reached a period in the work of God where this scripture has an application. Our people have watched with interest the development of events at the national capital since the removal of the Review and Herald and the General Conference offices to Washington. A call for one hundred thousand dollars was made to establish the work at the national capital. This fund has gradually grown from donations varying from twenty-five cents up to one thousand dollars, until over two thirds of this amount has been raised. Some have been impressed by the Spirit of God to give one thousand dollars, or more, but for some reason they have failed to act upon these convictions. The Lord has servants, stewards of his goods, who are impressed just now to give large sums to make up quickly the amount lacking of this fund. Great blessings will come to those who respond at once to the call of God. A spirit of hope and courage will go throughout the whole field if this fund is all raised before the General Conference closes. Who will just now improve the opportunity of being first in giving two thousand dollars, or more, of the means entrusted to them, for the work in Washington? Those who can not give this amount can add to the long list of donors of less sums. Carry out the conviction of your soul without another day’s delay, and thereby receive the benediction, “The last shall be first,” in the blessed work of this hour.