God's People Delivered

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Ellen G. White Estate, Devotional for September 27
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God's People Delivered

Thus saith the Lord, Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken
away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered: for I will
contend with him that contendeth with thee, and I will save thy
children. Isa. 49:25. 


When the protection of human laws shall be withdrawn from those who
honor the law of God, there will be, in different lands, a simultaneous
movement for their destruction. As the time appointed in the decree
draws near, the people will conspire to root out the hated sect. It will
be determined to strike in one night a decisive blow, which shall
utterly silence the voice of dissent and reproof. 

The people of God--some in prison cells, some hidden in solitary
retreats in the forests and the mountains--still plead for divine
protection, while in every quarter companies of armed men, urged on by
hosts of evil angels, are preparing for the work of death. It is now, in
the hour of utmost extremity, that the God of Israel will interpose for
the deliverance of His chosen. . . . 

With shouts of triumph, jeering, and imprecation, throngs of evil men
are about to rush upon their prey, when, lo, a dense blackness, deeper
than the darkness of the night, falls upon the earth. Then a rainbow,
shining with the glory from the throne of God, spans the heavens and
seems to encircle each praying company. The angry multitudes are
suddenly arrested. Their mocking cries die away. The objects of their
murderous rage are forgotten. With fearful forebodings they gaze upon
the symbol of God's covenant and long to be shielded from its
overpowering brightness. 

By the people of God a voice, clear and melodious, is heard saying,
"Look up," and lifting their eyes to the heavens, they behold the bow of
promise. The black, angry clouds that covered the firmament are parted,
and like Stephen they look up steadfastly into heaven and see the glory
of God and the Son of man seated upon His throne. 

While all the world is plunged in darkness, there will be light in every
dwelling of the saints. They will catch the first light of His second
appearing.

>From Maranatha - Page 278