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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 26, 1902

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 79, No. 34.

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Our Need

By Nellie M. Palmer

God has a purpose for every soul to whom he has given life. With every one he has intrusted a talent to be used to his glory. The work of God is large, and to each is given a specific part to act. None are to be excused, as no two are called upon to occupy the same position. It is important that we each study to know where our work lies, and when God has revealed this unto us, that we fill the place in a manner pleasing to him.
First of all, our will must be in harmony with God's will. We must humbly present ourselves at the foot of the cross, saying, “Anywhere, dear Saviour, to work for thee;” and he who has created us for his glory, will direct us to the work that he has set apart for us.
We are living at a time when Satan is using all manner of deception to draw us from the work of the Master. It takes a living faith in God to be able to stand firmly for him, resisting the powers of darkness. It is necessary that we constantly keep our eyes fixed upon Jesus; that we take the Bible for our guidebook, claiming the promises therein as given unto us personally; and that we be often in prayer. The ear of the Infinite is ever open to the cries of his children, and not one prayer breathed forth in humility and faith will escape his notice.
Through prayer we are brought nearer to God; and the closer we come to him, the more clearly shall we be able to discern our imperfections, and the more we shall realize our need. As we behold Jesus on the cross, our hearts will burn within us to make known to others what he has done for us; and as we work for others, our own souls will receive fresh draughts from the never-failing fountain.
Let us arise, and give our lives anew to God and his service. Our only hope is in the Rock of Ages. This foundation is sure. If firmly established upon this Rock, Satan with all his host will not be able to prevail against us.
NELLIE M. PALMER.