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SPECIAL MESSAGE TO WGM TEAM PARTNERS:
July 12, 2024

The Straight Testimony to the Laodiceans Series

THE DIFFERENT CLASSES TO WHOM THIS MESSAGE IS MEANT

Hereunder are specific examples, both individuals and classes of people to whom the Straight Testimony of the “Amen, the Faithful and True Witness” applies to. (All emphasis and bracketed words mines):

 “The PROUD HEART strives to earn salvation; but both our TITLE to heaven [thru justification by faith] and our FITNESS for it [thru sanctification by faith] are found in the RIGHTEOUSNESS of Christ. The Lord can do nothing for the recovery of man [from the degradation of sin] until, convinced of his OWN WEAKNESS, and stripped of all SELF-SUFFICIENCY he yields himself to the control of God. Then he can receive the GIFT that God is waiting to bestow.”

Q. What gift is this? “From the soul that feels his need, nothing is withheld. He has UNRESTRICTED ACCESS to Him ‘in whom all fullness [of the Godhead dwells [bodily, Col. 2:9; 1:19]. ‘For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place [of the heavenly sanctuary], with him ALSO that is of a contrite and humble spirit not with the proud and self-sufficient Laodicean], to REVIVE the spirit of the humble, and revive the heart of the contrite ones.’ Isa. 57: 15, A.V. “- E. G. White, Desire of Ages, p. 300.

“In the days of Christ THE RELIGIOUS LEADERS of the people felt that they were RICH IN SPIRITUAL TREASURE. The prayer of the Pharisee, ‘God, I thank Thee, that I am not as the rest of men’ (Luke 18:11, R.V.), expressed the feelings of HIS CLASS [the religious hierarchy] and, to a great degree, of the WHOLE NATION. But in throng that surrounded Jesus there were SOME who had a sense of their SPIRITUAL POVERTY. When in the miraculous draft of the fishes the divine power of Christ was revealed, Peter fell at the Savior’s feet, exclaiming, ‘Depart from me; for I AM A SINFUL MAN, O Lord’ (Luke 5:8); so in the MULTITUDE gathered upon the mount, there were souls who, IN THE PRESENCE OF CHRIST’S PURITY, felt that they were

‘wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind and naked’ (Rev. 3:17); and they longed ‘for the grace that bringeth salvation’ (Titus 2:11). In these souls, Christ’s words of greeting awakened HOPE; they saw that their lives were under the BENEDICTION of God.” -Ibid, Mount of Blessing, pp. 6, 7.

It is only those who humbly accept “the Amen and True Witness’s stern, yet soul-saving rebuke that they are spiritually-bankrupt as “wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked” instead of self-confidently thinking they are already “rich and increased with goods, and have no need for anything more” whose lives are under the benevolent power of God in Christ through the Holy Spirit. They have the “hope that does not deceive nor disappoints!

To be continued, God willing. Bless all, NMF.

SPECIAL MESSAGE TO WGM TEAM PARTNERS:
June 9, 2024

THE DIVINE VENDOR IS PRESENTING HIS PRICELESS GOODS: WILL YOU BUY?

Read Rev. 3:18-20, KJV first. Now this (all emphasis and bracketed words supplied):

“The great Redeemer [Christ in and through the Holy Spirit, the ‘faithful and true Witness’] represents Himself as a heavenly Merchantman, LADEN with riches, calling from house to house, presenting His priceless goods [Rev. 3:18-20 quoted].” E. G. White, Review & Herald, July 23, 1899.

“The Lord KNOCKS on the door [never breaks it down and forces Himself in] of your heart, desiring to enter [through the Holy Spirit], that He may impart SPIRITUAL RICHES to your soul. He would ANOINT THS BLIND EYES, that they may discover the HOLY CHARACTER OF GOD IN HIS LAW, and understand the LOVE OF CHRIST, which is indeed GOLD TRIED IN THE FIRE” - ibid, RH Feb. 25, 1890. 

NOTE. It is through the convicting, convincing, and enlightening work of the Holy Spirit upon the individual’s conscience via the word of “the law and testimony” (Isa. 8:20) and the messages of counsel, reproof, and warning issuing from God’s anointed and appointed human “angel” messengers] that the Lord KNOCKS on hearts.

“Jesus is going from door to door, standing in front of [not hiding behind] every soul temple, proclaiming, ‘I stand at the door and knock.’ As a heavenly Merchantman, He OPENS His treasures and cries, ‘Buy of Me GOLD TRIED IN FIRE that thou mayest be rich. . . .” -Ibid, Aug. 7, 1894. 

Q. What is this “gold tried in fire”? 
A. “The gold that He offers is without alloy, more precious than that of Ophir; for it is FAITH AND LOVE.” -Ibid.

 “By FAITH AND LOVE, the precious, beautiful ATTRIBUTES of our Redeemer, which will ENABLE US to find our way into the HEARTS of those who do not know Him, who are COLD and ALIENATED from Him through UNBELIEF and SIN. . . . Oh, shall we not open the heart’s door to this heavenly Visitor?” Ibid, 7BC 964. 

“The GOLD that Jesus would have us buy of Him is gold tried in fire: it is the gold of faith and love, that has NO DEFILING SUBSTANCE MINGLED with it.” Ibid, RH Apr. 1, 1890. 

“The counsel of the True Witness is FULL OF ENCOURAGEMENT AND COMFORT.  The CHURCHES may yet obtain the GOLD OF TRUTH, faith and love, and be RICH in heavenly treasure”-ibid, RH July 24, 1888. 

NOTE: Ophir, gold of. “A land celebrated for its gold (1 Chron. 29:4; Job 22:24; 28:16; Ps. 45: 9; Isa. 13:12). It is also mentioned in an ancient Hebrew inscription. . . Solomon sent expeditions to Ophir. . . . A similar expedition begun by King Jehoshaphat miscarried because his ships were wrecked. The location of Ophir has been much discussed, and India, Elam, South Arabia, East Africa, and South Africa have been suggested. . . “ SDA Bible Dictionary, Commentary Ref. Series, Vol. 8, 1960, RH Publishing Asso. Wash., D. C.

To be continued, God willing. Bless all, NMF.