Work by R. F. Cottrell

Pacific Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Oakland, California · Oct 31, 1878

Work.

By R. F. Cottrell

THERE is plenty of work to be done in the cause of the Lord. There is opportunity for all to work that will. The question is, Do we wish to share in the work? The Lord will give us a chance to show what is in our hearts. Are we desirous to invest something in his cause? or, are we chiefly desirous to provide for ourselves the things that pertain to the present life? Where are our affections?

Do we want good wages? The Lord offers the best. "He that reapeth, receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit to life eternal." Have we faith enough to trust him? or do we think the world will pay better? He is rich. The earth is his and the cattle on a thousand hills.

Do we wish to invest capital where it will bring the highest interest? The Lord offers infinitely the highest. Here are different branches of the work, the Publishing Associations, the Sanitarium, the school, and the Tract and Missionary Association, in which all may do something. Do you lack confidence? I have learned that this is the cause of the Lord, that his providence is guiding it, and that it is safe to trust his guiding hand. Are there too many calls? None too many for our good. The Lord is not needy, but he is giving us opportunity to show the proof of our love. He desires above all things, that we may have a faith that will prepare us for translation. We want some of that same kind of faith that caused Abraham to lay his son upon the altar. He gives us work for our good; will we do it?

R. F. COTTRELL.