ChS 9
(Christian Service 9)
With almost impatient eagerness the angels wait for our co-operation; for man must be the channel to communicate with man. And when we give ourselves to Christ in whole-hearted devotion, angels rejoice that they may speak through our voices to reveal God’s love.—The Desire of Ages, 297. (ChS 9.1) MC VC
We must be laborers together with God; for God will not complete His work without human agencies.—The Review and Herald, March 1, 1887. (ChS 9.2) MC VC
A Call to the Individual VC
A distinct work is assigned to every Christian.—The Southern Watchman, August 2, 1904. (ChS 9.3) MC VC
God requires every one to be a worker in His vineyard. You are to take up the work that has been placed in your charge, and to do it faithfully.—The Bible Echo, June 10, 1901. (ChS 9.4) MC VC
Were every one of you a living missionary, the message for this time would speedily be proclaimed in all countries, to every people and nation and tongue.—Testimonies for the Church 6:438. (ChS 9.5) 2 I MC VC
Every true disciple is born into the kingdom of God as a missionary. He who drinks of the living water becomes a fountain of life. The receiver becomes a giver. The grace of Christ in the soul is like a spring in the desert, welling up to refresh all, and making those who are ready to perish eager to drink of the water of life.—The Desire of Ages, 195. (ChS 9.6) 2 I MC VC
God expects personal service from every one to whom He has intrusted a knowledge of the truth for this time. Not all can go as missionaries to foreign lands, but all can be home missionaries in their families and neighborhoods.—Testimonies for the Church 9:30. (ChS 9.7) MC VC
Christ was standing only a few steps from the heavenly throne when He gave His commission to His disciples. Including as missionaries all who should believe on His name, He said, “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” Mark 16:15. God’s power was to go with them.—The Southern Watchman, September 20, 1904. (ChS 9.8) MC VC