October 9: Friday — Called to Prophetic Ministry
Read
- Daniel 8:14
- Ellen G. White, Spiritual Gifts, vol. 2, p. 31
Summary
- God calls people at specific times for specific purposes, and He gives them the message that is needed for that moment.
- In 1844, many believers were devastated when Jesus did not return as they had expected.
- They had been sincere but wrong, and their mistake left them confused and heartbroken.
- God gave a young messenger named Ellen Harmon a vision of a path from earth to the Holy City, with Jesus leading the way.
- The message was simple: Jesus is still with you, He is still leading, and you are safe if you keep your eyes fixed on Him.
- God was beginning something new out of their confusion, and He gave them every reason not to give up.
- Ellen was only seventeen, and she was afraid to be God’s voice.
- But God called her anyway, for His call does not depend on our qualifications.
- When you are disappointed or feel unqualified, remember that Jesus is still leading, and He can use you too.
Understanding Called to Prophetic Ministry
- Called to Prophetic Ministry reminds us that God calls people at specific times and gives them the message needed for that moment.
- Ellen Harmon’s first vision encouraged disappointed believers to keep their eyes fixed on Jesus.
- Her experience also shows that God’s call does not depend on human qualifications.
- Even when we do not understand what God is doing, we can continue to trust that Jesus is leading.
Question
- What was the purpose of Ellen White’s first vision?
Answer
- It was to encourage the disappointed believers that God was still with them, that Jesus was still leading them, and that they were safe if they kept their eyes fixed on Him.
Reflection
- When you are disappointed or confused about what God is doing, do you keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, or do you look away?
Takeaway
- Even when you do not understand, Jesus is still leading, and He can use you right where you are. Keep your eyes on Him.
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