Help from Heaven | AdventAI

Pacific Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Oakland, Cal. · May 13, 1875

Help from Heaven.

WHEN man had fallen—broken God's law, and forfeited all claims to life and happiness, and death was to blot out his name forever; from whence was he rescued? Help came from Heaven.

When angels hurried home with the news that a man had sinned, and that the earth was to be filled with a race of rebels covered with sin, pollution, and crime, without the possibility of amelioration, who was it that asked his Father to let him suffer and die to save them? Jesus in Heaven.

When the period had arrived in which God had purposed to carry out the plan of salvation, who was it that took upon himself the form of a servant, and paid such a great price to redeem mankind? Jesus from Heaven.

When man had forgotten the right ways of the Lord, and wandered in the crooked paths of sin, what was given to guide his steps back to the path of life? The book of heaven. Man could not originate such a book as this; for its principles are perfect. Man is imperfect, and cannot originate a thing better than himself.

When I was wandering from the fold of God, covered with sin and shame, justly meriting the wrath of God, who was it that daily followed me, and in tones of love and pity, besought me to return to the Shepherd? An angel from Heaven.

When I am discouraged and sad, filled with doubts and fears, what is it that encourages, strengthens, comforts, yea, melts my heart till the tears freely flow? The Spirit from Heaven.

Sinner, I would direct your attention to this great store-house of love and mercy. The fountain is inexhaustible. Infinite love, mercy, and compassion are the attributes of Him who is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and of great kindness.

Heaven. Did you ever hear of a name more sweet? It is the personification of all that is holy, just, and good. It is the home of angelic hosts, who with meekness, simplicity, and fervent love worship the Most High in the beauty of holiness. And there is the city with its brilliant walls, golden streets, shady walks, fragrant flowers, luscious fruit, and pleasant music. But the sinner's Friend is the crowning attraction of the place. In him we behold all that is lovely, all that is pure, all that is good.

Desponding one, where is your faith? All Heaven is interested for you. All will be done that possibly can be done to save you. Read his promises over again, and believe they are for you. Jesus wants you to become holy and pure so that you can enjoy his presence. The more you live out the religion of Jesus, the more you will love it; the nearer you live to God, the more strength you will have. Look at the world, and then look at Heaven. Behold the contrast! Which will you have? Beware that no man take thy crown. H.