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hear and answer your petitions for help. Let your language be: “The
Lord God will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded: therefore
have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed.”
Isaiah 50:7
.—
Testimonies for the Church 7:244
(1902).
Let us be hopeful and courageous. Despondency in God’s service
is sinful and unreasonable. He knows our every necessity. He has all
power. He can bestow upon His servants the measure of efficiency that
their need demands.—
Testimonies for the Church 8:38
(1904).
Be strong, and talk hope. Press your way through obstacles. You
are in spiritual wedlock with Jesus Christ. The word is your assurance.
Approach your Saviour with the full confidence of living faith, joining
your hands with His. Go where He leads the way. Whatsoever He
says to you, do. He will teach you just as willingly as He will teach
someone else.—
Testimonies for the Church 6:462
(1900).
Exercise Faith of Caleb—It was Caleb’s faith in God that gave
him courage; that kept him from the fear of man, even the mighty
giants, the sons of Anak, and enabled him to stand boldly and un-
flinchingly in defense of the right. From the same exalted source, the
mighty General of the armies of heaven, every true soldier of the cross
of Christ must receive strength and courage to overcome obstacles
that often seem insurmountable.... We want Calebs now ... who with
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courageous words will make a strong report in favor of immediate
action.—
Testimonies for the Church 5:378-383
(1885).
Work With Determination—Those in the service of God must
show animation and determination in the work of winning souls. Re-
member that there are those who will perish unless we as God’s instru-
mentalities work with a determination that will not fail nor become
discouraged. The throne of grace is to be our continual dependence.—
Testimonies for the Church 6:418
(1900).
Face Difficulties Bravely—Difficulties will arise that will try your
faith and patience. Face them bravely. Look on the bright side. If the
work is hindered, be sure that it is not your fault, and then go forward,
rejoicing in the Lord.—
Testimonies for the Church 7:244
(1902).
Trials Mean Benefit—But when tribulation comes upon us, how
many of us are like Jacob! We think it the hand of an enemy; and
in the darkness we wrestle blindly until our strength is spent, and we
find no comfort or deliverance.... We also need to learn that trials
mean benefit, and not to despise the chastening of the Lord, nor faint