Mission Matters for April 6

Bible Verses

Jude 1:22-25 - And of some have compassion, making a difference: And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh. Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.

Thoughts and Comments for Ellen White

Pressure-Release-More Pressure

When we interact with people on a spiritual level and see they have some resistance we should take a break, give them some time, and then come back to the subject after much thought and prayer.

Christ’s Object Lessons, 235.   “The Saviour says, ‘Behold, I stand at the door, and knock; if any man hear My voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with Me.’ Rev. 3:20. He is not repulsed by scorn or turned aside by threatening, but continually seeks the lost ones, saying, ‘How shall I give thee up?’ Hosea 11:8. Although His love is driven back by the stubborn heart, He returns to plead with greater force, ‘Behold, I stand at the door, and knock.’ The winning power of His love compels souls to come in. And to Christ they say, ‘Thy gentleness hath made me great.’ Ps. 18:35.

Christ will impart to His messengers the same yearning love that He Himself has in seeking for the lost. We are not merely to say, ‘Come.’ There are those who hear the call, but their ears are too dull to take in its meaning. Their eyes are too blind to see anything good in store for them. Many realize their great degradation. They say, I am not fit to be helped; leave me alone. But the workers must not desist. In tender, pitying love, lay hold of the discouraged and helpless ones. Give them your courage, your hope, your strength. By kindness compel them to come. ‘Of some have compassion, making a difference; and others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire.’ Jude 22, 23.”

Follow Up With Bible Studies

Follow up with Bible studies related to the spiritual needs of the person with whom you are working.
Books & literature
Videos or audios
In-home Bible studies (there are many good study guides available today)

As religious aggression subverts the liberties of our nation, those who would stand for freedom of conscience will be placed in unfavorable positions. For their own sake, they should, while they have the opportunity, become intelligent in regard to disease, its causes, prevention, and cure. All those who do this will find a field of labor anywhere. There will be suffering ones, plenty of them, who will need help, not only among those of our own faith, but largely among those who know not the truth. The shortness of time demands an energy that has not been aroused among those who claim to believe the present truth.—Counsels on Health, 506.