p. 13 | EFFICIENT LABORERS by H. E. Sawyer-Hopkins

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Aug 1, 1900

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 26, No. 31.

EFFICIENT LABORERS.

By H. E. Sawyer-Hopkins

WHEN Saul was chosen to occupy the throne of Israel, he was deficient in knowledge and experience, and had, with many good qualities, serious defects of character. But the Lord granted him the Holy Spirit as a guide and helper, and placed him in a position where he could develop the qualities requisite for a ruler of Israel.

This shows that if we trust in our own strength and judgment, we will commit grave errors; but if we are humble, and are willing to be guided by God, we can be successful in all our undertakings. God in His providence places us where we may learn of Him. To all who will receive instruction, He will impart grace and wisdom. It is the purpose of the Almighty to bring us in close connection with Him, that Satan can have no opportunity to pervert our judgment.

The Lord instructs us to pray in secret, to pray while we labor, to pray while walking by the way. Let the heart's desire ever ascend to God. When we enter upon our work, we have almost everything to learn; but with Christ as teacher, we can become efficient laborers. God chooses those who feel their dependence upon Him, to engage in His work.

H. E. SAWYER-HOPKINS. Battle Creek, Mich.