For the Lord GOD of hosts shall make a consumption, even determined, in the midst of all the land.
The Lord will make a decisive, determined consumption in the midst of all the land, finishing the work and cutting it short in righteousness. Though the number of the children of Israel be as the sand of the sea, only a remnant shall be saved. This proves that God is abundantly able to transform the hearts of Jew and Gentile alike and to grant to every believer in Christ the blessings promised to Israel. In the last days the third angel's message will do its work in mighty power, and that work will be cut short in righteousness.
The short work means the term of probation is very brief, for God's purposes are all arranged. While His people are burdened and distressed yet wait in patient submission, He works unseen through providence to bring decided reformation or to separate half-hearted, world-loving church members from believers. He knows every case and how to deal with each, and His tests and proving will come sharp and decisive. Therefore every soul must humble himself before God and prepare for what is before us.
The Lord will make a decisive, determined consumption in the midst of all the land, finishing the work and cutting it short in righteousness. Though the number of the children of Israel be as the sand of the sea, only a remnant shall be saved. This proves that God is abundantly able to transform the hearts of Jew and Gentile alike and to grant to every believer in Christ the blessings promised to Israel. In the last days the third angel's message will do its work in mighty power, and that work will be cut short in righteousness.
The short work means the term of probation is very brief, for God's purposes are all arranged. While His people are burdened and distressed yet wait in patient submission, He works unseen through providence to bring decided reformation or to separate half-hearted, world-loving church members from believers. He knows every case and how to deal with each, and His tests and proving will come sharp and decisive. Therefore every soul must humble himself before God and prepare for what is before us.