God calls for human instrumentalities through which to work out His divine purpose. Every man should know his post of duty. The Lord desires him to be His colaborer, and has given him instruction, simple, clear, and easy to be understood. No one is excusable for remaining in ignorance. Each should stand in his place, working unselfishly, earnestly, devotedly, with an eye single to the glory of God.PUR November 7, 1901, Art. A, par. 1

The Lord has a work for each one of us to do. From Him we are to find out what and where it is. We are not to grope along in darkness and uncertainty. Christ says: “I am the light of the world. He that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness.”PUR November 7, 1901, Art. A, par. 2

Let God's workmen feel that every hour they are in need of divine guidance. Those who have not been looking to Jesus, inquiring, “Is this the way of the Lord?” should do so at once. Every day we should realize that God has given us a part in His great work, and that He expects us to act intelligently. We are not to try to get up something new and singular, in order to create a sensation. We are to be content to give the instruction that Christ has given. Christ, not man, is to be our Pattern and Confidant. In our simplicity lies our power and safety.PUR November 7, 1901, Art. A, par. 3

In order that no one need make a mistake in his life-work, God has placed before us the perfect example of Christ. Those who minister in His stead are to be united in the bonds of sympathy and kindness, ever manifesting tender compassion for those who need help. They must show that they have the love of Jesus for those who are out of the way. They must put far from them every selfish consideration. As they study the life of Christ, they will learn lessons that will give hope, strength, comfort, and encouragement.PUR November 7, 1901, Art. A, par. 4

Let every soul endeavor to speak words that will be a strength and an inspiration to those who hear. We profess to be following Christ. We claim to be Christians. Does the love of God continually flow from us to others? Do we in word and action confess our Redeemer? We are altogether too indifferent in regard to one another. We forget to give words of hope and cheer, words that will rest the weary and strengthen the weak.PUR November 7, 1901, Art. A, par. 5

Those who are unwilling to give the Lord faithful, earnest, loving service will not find spiritual rest in this life nor in the life to come. “There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. . . . Let us labor therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fail after the same example of unbelief.” The rest here spoken of is the rest of grace, obtained by following the prescription. “Labor diligently.”PUR November 7, 1901, Art. A, par. 6

Those who learn of Jesus, His meekness and lowliness, find rest in practising His lessons. It is not in indolence and selfish ease that rest is obtained. Only from earnest labor come peace and joy in the Holy Spirit, happiness on earth and glory hereafter.PUR November 7, 1901, Art. A, par. 7

We should labor for those who are loitering away their lives, accomplishing only half of what they might. We must strive to arouse them to a sense of their responsibility. We should pray for and exhort one another, and so much the more as we see the day approaching, to be earnest and active in good works. Let the voice of the faithful sentinel be heard, “Not slothful in business, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord.” “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”PUR November 7, 1901, Art. A, par. 8

The present is our time for work. Let the Lord's servants, in whatever work for the Master they may be engaged, put all diligence into their efforts. Pray for grace to overcome shiftlessness in both temporal and spiritual matters. Rise above indolence. True faith in God and love for souls gives a genuine motive for faithfulness in work and a cure for selfishness, love of ease.PUR November 7, 1901, Art. A, par. 9

Let every child of God make Him their Counselor, and firmly believe that He is at their right hand to help them, trusting the promise, “I will guide thee with Mine eye.” So many mistakes would not be made if all would make God their dependence, believing that He who never makes a mistake will prepare their way before them. We must believe in Christ as a personal, sympathizing Saviour, who doeth all things well. Our path, however rugged it may be, is marked out for us by the Lord; but He will walk with us, for we are to be colaborers with Him, guided by the Holy Spirit. “And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and to the left.”PUR November 7, 1901, Art. A, par. 10

Mrs. E. G. White

October 24, 1901

November 7, 1901