Prayer and Promises

The PromisE

For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

— 2 Corinthians 4:6, BSB 

The Testimony 

You should let your light shine before those who are in darkness. How carefully you should walk before those who do not have a knowledge of the truth, that you may recommend it to them. Our work does not end in simply living an exemplary life in a passive way; we are to work aggressively, and follow up our work with prayer, that God may prosper our efforts. If we do this we shall be as lights in the world. We need living faith, that we may take God at his word. 

Our greatest need today is an increase of faith. We may be bound about by circumstances that make it seem impossible to advance, but if we do the best we can, the Lord will open the way before us. 

The Lord does not propose to do that which we can do ourselves. He will educate us to do his work, and as we go forth to his service, he will work mightily with our efforts… It is the heart service that makes the gift valuable. 

Our greatest need today is an increase of faith. We may be bound about by circumstances that make it seem impossible to advance, but if we do the best we can, the Lord will open the way before us. 

I love Jesus, and I must plead with him that I may have more of his Spirit. God is willing to bless us, and he wants us to have a part in his kingdom. As we go out to labor for souls, our hearts should go up to God in gratitude and love for his rich blessing which he has so bountifully bestowed upon us. Let us all make it a principle that we will serve God through all time. Let us not neglect secret prayer. Let us meditate much on the goodness of our God, and on that love that has been manifested toward us in the gift of Christ. In our association with one another in public or in private life, may we ever seek to breathe an influence that will tell on the side of truth. We should grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. 

If we work with disinterested, self-sacrificing effort, the Lord will bless us… Let us show by our works how much we value the truth and the souls of our fellowmen. Let us be diligent, sincere, and faithful. 

— Signs of the Times, October 21, 1889 

The Response 

My gracious Father, I am grateful for the goodness and blessings You bestow on us. I pray for Your light to shine in my heart that I may be an influence on the side of the truth in Jesus. Fill me with more of Your Spirit. May the light of the knowledge of Your glory shine through me to those in darkness.