Move On by E. R. D.

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Apr 25, 1871

Move On.

By E. R. D.

“Move on,” said an employer to his apprentice when he found him looking in at a shop window, instead of doing the errand upon which he was sent. “Move on, what would the world come to if all were to stand still as you are doing?”

Is not this good advice for one of Christ’s followers? Yes; “move on,” in the work of saving souls; what if you can not do great things; do what you can; angels can do no more. The humblest flower that God has created has some mission to perform; so there is a work for the humblest child of God. Do not be discouraged because you cannot do as well as some one else; each one has his allotted place. Be yourself. God does not require us to do anything that is impossible; but he does require us to do all that we can do, and remember that unto whomsoever much is given of him will much be required. If we have but one talent, we must improve that one, that when Jesus comes we may receive the plaudit, “Well done, good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.”

Do not neglect small opportunities. Speak a word for Jesus whenever you can. Who can refuse to work for Jesus when he has done so much for us? He died, that we might have eternal life. Is it not a prize worth striving for? Then let us move on in the work of preparing ourselves for that glorious meeting, and warning others of their danger. Oh! could we realize the importance of the time in which we are living, should we not be more in earnest in proclaiming this last message of mercy to fallen man. The time is short; and how much there is to be done. Precious souls are to be gathered into the fold; but time is fast hasting away, and those opportunities will soon all be in the past.

May the Lord strengthen us, and help us to be faithful, and whatsoever our hands find to do, do it with our might, lest the blood of souls be found upon our garments. E. R. D.