Golden Promises

[Daily Devotional]

Golden Promises 

     Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the
joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O Lord God of
hosts. Jer. 15:16.  

     In the night season I was before a company, [ELLEN WHITE IS HERE
DESCRIBING A DREAM OR NIGHT VISION.] talking with them upon faith, and
trying to make them understand that they were far behind in this respect. .
. . They had a deficient experience in the knowledge of God and their
Redeemer. I was trying to show them that they must be able intelligently to
voice the words of John, "Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin
of the world" (John 1:29), that they must behold Him as their sin bearer.  

     Then the Word of God was opened before me in a most beautiful, striking
light. Page after page was turned, and I read the gracious invitations and
words of entreaty to seek God's glory and God's will, and all other things
would be added. These invitations, promises, and assurances stood out as in
golden letters. Why do you not grasp them? I said. Seek first to know God
before any other thing. Search the Scriptures. Feed on the words of Christ,
which are spirit and life, and your knowledge will enlarge and expand. Study
your Bible. Study not the philosophy contained in many books, but study the
philosophy of the Word of the living God. Other literature is of little
consequence when compared with this. Do not crowd into your minds so many
things that are cheap and unsatisfying. In the Word of God is spread before
you the richest banquet. It is the Lord's table, abundantly provided,
whereof you may eat and be satisfied.  

     The promises of God stood out clear and distinct, as though placed in
letters of gold. Why, oh, why are they not appreciated! Why is not the heart
filled with thanksgiving and praise? Why are your tongues so silent? . . .
The talent of speech is misappropriated. Let the talent of choice words be
given to God in thanksgiving and rejoicing, and this will glorify His name.
Surrender self entirely to God. "Let the peace of God rule in your hearts .
. . ; and be ye thankful" (Col. 3:15).

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