October 2: Friday — Further Thought on Lesson 1
Read
- Ellen G. White, Life Sketches of Ellen G. White, pp. 20–39
Summary
- God still speaks today, and the story of Ellen White shows us how He reaches people in their deepest despair.
- Ellen was a young girl who suffered a painful injury, struggled with feelings of unworthiness, and believed she was forever lost.
- She was afraid of God and saw Him as a stern tyrant.
- But God reached her through a preacher who helped her understand His love and grace.
- Faith took possession of her heart, and she felt an inexpressible love for God and the assurance that her sins were forgiven.
- Her view of the Father changed completely, and she began to see Him as a kind and tender parent.
- She also came to understand the truth about death and that there is no forever-burning hell.
- This new understanding of God and His love changed her attitude entirely.
- From that point on, she loved Jesus deeply and served Him for the rest of her life.
Understanding Further Thought on Lesson 1
- Further Thought on Lesson 1 highlights how God’s love and grace can transform our understanding of His character.
- Ellen White’s experience shows how a fearful view of God can change when we come to understand His love and forgiveness.
- Through the message she heard from a preacher, Ellen began to see God differently.
- Instead of viewing Him as a stern tyrant, she came to see Him as a kind and tender parent.
- This understanding brought assurance, strengthened her faith, and changed the direction of her life.
- Her experience reminds us that God continues to reach out to people in their deepest despair and lead them toward a deeper relationship with Him.
Question
- How did God reach Ellen White in her despair, and what changed her view of Him?
Answer
- God reached her through a preacher who helped her understand His love and grace. She stopped seeing God as a stern tyrant and began to see Him as a kind and tender parent.
Reflection
- Do I see God as a stern tyrant or as a kind and tender parent?
Takeaway
- God still speaks today, and He can reach you in your deepest despair. When you see Him as He truly is, your heart will go out to Him in love.
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