Have Faith in God by L. E. Miller

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 21, 1871

Have Faith in God.

By L. E. Miller

An incident in my experience of late has given me great encouragement to still labor on in the blessed cause of my Lord and Master. In company with some of like precious faith, I made a visit to one of the dear sisters whose companion had long stood opposed to the work of God. We became much interested in his case, and covenanted together to make him an especial subject of prayer. Although the prospect looked dark before us, we trusted not in human agency, knowing that the Lord hath the hearts of all men in his hands, and can turn them as the rivers of water are turned; and, glory be to the name of Jesus, his heart was softened, and I saw the tears freely flowing, and before we left, he took a decided stand for the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus, and it was said of him, “Behold, he prayeth.” His companion who had so long struggled alone amid great opposition was filled with praise and thanksgiving. She said, “The Lord hath done great things for me; I will praise his holy name.”

Faith in God, with unceasing prayer, opens the windows of Heaven, and, oh! what showers of blessings descend upon his waiting children. What battles it has fought! What glorious victories it has won! Oh! the precious promises of God which are given unto us that we may become partakers of the divine nature!

Lone Christian, look up. Be not weary in well-doing; for in due time you shall reap if you faint not. The service of the Lord pays us as we pass along through the enemy's land, and by-and-by we shall reach the golden shore where no tears shall dim those glorious mansions, and we shall delight ourselves in the abundance of peace.

L. E. MILLER.

Council Bluffs, Iowa.