The Soul Winner's Reward

[Thompson, Darryl]

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Ellen G. White Estate, Devotional for November 18
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The Soul Winner's Reward

They that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and
they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.
Dan. 12:3. 


When I think of those words of Daniel, I find myself waking up in the
night and repeating them over and over: "And they that be wise shall
shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to
righteousness as the stars for ever and ever." Look at the sun and the
stars marshaled in the heavens, and known by their names. The Lord says,
They that turn many to righteousness shall shine as the stars forever
and ever. 

In order to determine how important are the interests involved in the
conversion of the soul from error to truth, we must appreciate the value
of immortality; we must realize how terrible are the pains of the second
death; we must comprehend the honor and glory awaiting the ransomed, and
understand what it is to live in the presence of Him who died that He
might elevate and ennoble man, and give to the overcomer a royal diadem.


The worth of a soul cannot be fully estimated by finite minds. How
gratefully will the ransomed and glorified ones remember those who were
instrumental in their salvation! No one will then regret his
self-denying efforts and persevering labors, his patience, forbearance,
and earnest heart yearnings for souls that might have been lost had he
neglected his duty or become weary in well-doing. 

Now these white-robed ones are gathered into the fold of the Great
Shepherd. The faithful worker and the soul saved through his labor are
greeted by the Lamb in the midst of the throne, and are led to the tree
of life and to the fountain of living waters. With what joy does the
servant of Christ behold these redeemed ones, who are made to share the
glory of the Redeemer! How much more precious is heaven to those who
have been faithful in the work of saving souls! "And they that be wise
shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many
to righteousness as the stars." 

What is done through the cooperation of men with God is a work that
shall never perish, but endure through the eternal ages.

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