The First Work by Geo. M. Brown

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 15, 1902

The First Work

By Geo. M. Brown

JUST now the work that should engage our immediate attention is that of disposing of the four copies of “Christ’s Object Lessons” which every one is to sell for Union College.

In a recent Testimony concerning the work with “Christ’s Object Lessons,” Sister White writes, “This is a work which is to be a blessing to all who engage in it. The more you do this work, the less weary and perplexed you will be.” In confirmation of this fact one worker writes, “I begin to feel some of the joy that comes to one who is an active member of Christ’s body.”

Some think that, because of the busy season of the year, this is not a favorable time to work; and while this is true from one standpoint, from another it is not true. I am sure that this is the most favorable time we shall have, for God is going before. Shall we not follow him? God led Israel through Jordan at what might be regarded an unfavorable time of the year; for Jordan was overflowing all its banks at the time. Still the thing was easy for God to do, and the seemingly unfavorable circumstances only made the power and glory of God more manifest. So it will be in this work. When we began, it required much faith; for the State was suffering from a severe drought, and the prospects for crops were very poor. How changed it all is now! The Lord in mercy has sent us abundant rain, and we expect to have good crops. Now, just now, is the time to push the work. God expects every one to do his duty. Brethren and sisters, let us not disappoint our loving Heavenly Father. GEO. M. BROWN.