MOVED BY FAITH by J. M. Gallemore

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Oct 12, 1876

MOVED BY FAITH.

By J. M. Gallemore

Noah was moved by faith when he warned the world of the coming flood. He showed his faith by preparing an ark. But how little had he to base faith upon compared with what Adventists have, in giving the proclamation of the near advent of the Saviour, and kindred truths. How few sympathized with Noah and believed his report, compared with the number who receive the Advent message. Noah's preaching seemed to effect no one outside of his own household. Adventists are moving the world, as it were; and though obedient converts are few, yet there is a sure and gradual increase in numbers, while thousands are made to tremble for fear, whose faith is not sufficiently strong to move them to obedience. May the Lord pity such.

True, the Lord spoke to Noah, and Noah had implicit confidence in the word spoken. But is not the same God speaking now, through the apostles, prophets, and even the Son of God himself? The way-marks to the kingdom are passed, one by one, until the next thing in view must be the kingdom itself. Many of the signs given by our Saviour as tokens of his coming, have become matters of history, and others are fulfilling before our eyes, but little remaining to be fulfilled before the Lord shall appear; and yet the multitude see nothing to base faith upon touching this mighty event. Even the chief shepherds of the flocks see no evil nigh, and the blind continue to lead the blind.

Not so with the children of the light. They have moved out by faith. Faith is sufficiently strong to lead them to action. They are walking in the light of the prophetic word, which is indeed a light to their pathway, and which will grow brighter and brighter until the perfect day. They have traveled by this light until the haven of rest is almost visible; faith is almost lost in sight. What more need the weary pilgrim to the heavenly land ask? Is he not passing the last mile-stone? and does not the glory of the eternal city already appear to his vision? Do we need more to base faith upon? No, the evidence is sufficient! Those who walk in the light are moving with confidence, becoming bolder and stronger in the truth. They know in whom they trust; and their love, zeal, and labors must and will increase until He for whom they look shall come to save them.

Brother, sister, have you but little faith? Pray that it may be increased. God will surely grant your petition. Will you turn back? give up the faith? No, never. Press forward, onward! Fight the good fight of faith; let faith move you to action, to holiness of heart, and the victory will soon be yours.

J. M. GALLEMORE.

Salisbury, Mo.