A good beginning has been made in the sale of Christ's
Object Lessons. What is needed now is an earnest, united effort to complete
the work that has been so well begun. In the Scriptures we read: "Not slothful
in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord." Romans 12:11. Every
branch of God's cause is worthy of diligence; but nothing could be more
deserving than this enterprise at this time. A decided work is to be done
in accomplishing God's plan. Let every stroke
tell for the Master in the selling of Christ's Object Lessons. Let all
who possibly can, join the workers.
From the success of the efforts already made, we see
that it is far better to obey God's requirements today than to wait for
what we might think a more favorable season. We must become men and women
of God's opportunity, for great responsibilities and possibilities are
within the reach of all who have enlisted for life service under Christ's
banner.
God calls us to action, that our educational institutions
may be freed from debt. Let God's plan be worked out after His own order.
The present is an opportunity which we cannot afford
to lose. We call upon all our people to help to the utmost of their ability
just now. We call upon them to do a work that will be pleasing to God in
purchasing the book. We ask that every available means be used to assist
in its circulation. We call upon the presidents of our conferences to consider
how they can forward this enterprise. We call upon our ministers, as they
visit the churches, to encourage men and women to go out as canvassers
and to make a decided forward movement in the path of self-denial by giving
a part of their earnings for the help of our schools.
A general movement is needed, and this must begin with
individual movements. In every church let every member of every family
make determined efforts to deny self and to help forward the work. Let
the children act a part. Let all co-operate. Let us do our best at this
time to render to God our offering, to carry out His specified will, and
thus make an occasion for witnessing for Him and His truth in a world of
darkness. The lamp is in our hands. Let its light shine forth brightly.
Young men, you who think of entering the ministry,
take up this work. The handling of the book placed in your hands by the
Lord is to be your educator. In improving this opportunity you will certainly
advance in a knowledge of God and of the best methods for reaching the
people.
The Lord calls for young men and women to enter His
service. The youth are receptive, fresh, ardent, hopeful. When once they
have tasted the blessedness of self-sacrifice, they will not be satisfied
unless they are constantly learning of the Great Teacher. The Lord will
open ways before those who will respond to His call.
Bring into the work an earnest desire to learn how
to bear responsibilities. With strong arms and brave hearts go forth into
the conflict which all must enter, a conflict that will grow more and more
severe as we approach the closing struggle.