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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Sep 1, 1904

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 81, No. 35.

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Power for Victory

THE gospel of Christ is distinguished from every false gospel and from every mere system of ethics by the fact that it is itself power to the man of faith,—“the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth.” In behalf of fallen humanity this power was revealed in the flesh in the person of Jesus, Son of God and Son of man, in order that it might be revealed in the flesh of every one who is willing to receive it and submit to its working. “He came to the world to display the glory of God, that man might be uplifted by its restoring power. God was manifested in him that he might be manifested in them. Jesus revealed no qualities, and exercised no powers, that men may not have through faith in him. His perfect humanity is that which all his followers may possess, if they will be in subjection to God as he was.” What a wonderful provision is this! Did Jesus say at the close of his earthly experience, “I have overcome the world”? His victory made the same victory possible for the humblest member of the human family who will lay hold upon it with an unflinching faith. O soul, weary and tempest tossed, the sport of the enemy, understand the glorious privilege provided for you in the gift of Jesus! Do you lack wisdom to make the daily choices in a life of perplexity? Ask for it in faith. “Those who decide to do nothing in any line that will displease God, will know, after presenting their case before him, just what course to pursue.” Do you lack the power necessary to carry out the choice which you have already made? To those who desire power for victorious service the promise is, “Ye shall receive power, when the Holy Spirit is come upon you; and ye shall be my witnesses.” It is through faith that we receive, and it is through faith that we retain, this power for victorious service.
“Against the foe in vales below, Let all our strength be hurled; Faith is the victory, we know, That overcomes the world!”
“Faith is the victory, O, glorious victory! That overcomes the world.”