葡萄园中的荒地
不少的家庭应谦心依靠上帝，定居在祂葡萄园中荒凉之处。亟需有献身的男女，犹如多结仁义之果的树木，栽植于世上各荒芜之地。他们舍己努力地散布真理的种子，必获得丰盛的收成作为报偿。他们若挨家逐户地去拜访，将圣经启导凡处身在灵性黑暗之中的人，许多人的心就必受到感动。{PH005 19.1}
有些地区，情形实在令人难堪，使人丧志，以致许多工人均视为畏途，拒绝前往;可是这种地方一经自我牺牲的平信徒加以努力之后，竟有了极其惊人的改进。这班谦卑的工人必大著成效，因为他们肯予以坚忍不拔的努力，不依靠世人的力量，只依靠那向他们施恩的上帝。他们所成就的善工，也是此世所不能明白的。(《教会证言》卷七22、23页){PH005 19.2}
来自布道园地的呼声
写自澳大利亚
对于正在寻找一个地方可以在主的葡萄园中作工的人，我们说：“请过来帮助我们。来准备实行舍己，下定决心你必不灰心也不丧胆。(见 徒10:9;赛42:4)我们付不了你来这个国家的费用，也给不了你高工资。我们无法在财务上或灵性上带着你，但你若愿意来为主作工，你若乐于就地探访人，为生灵操劳，就请过来，我们愿意与你合作，只要你愿意与上帝合作。” (这个呼声如今来自许多园地){PH005 19.3}
给所有人的空间
充满自我牺牲精神的人能在上帝的圣工中大有作为。我们前面有一项严肃的工作。上帝正在呼召愿意经历心灵的生产之苦的男男女女从事祂的工作。我们在这个国家需要在上帝的事上有稳固经验的人，当遇到困难时，他们会坚定地把握住工作，说：“我们必不灰心，也不丧胆。”我们需要那些能加强和建立圣工，而不是拆毁和设法破坏他人工程的人。我们需要上帝能与之合作、心地经过开垦的人。(《文稿》1898年173号){PH005 19.4}
把部分时间投入邻区
现在，我敦促更多地关注永恒的现实。每一个灵魂都应被唤醒，并表现出他欣赏基督为之而死的灵魂的价值。 每一个人都应该询问：“我能做什么来让亮光照耀他人呢?”传道的精神在哪里呢?那些愿意到世界的这部分来，在可以高举真理旗帜的地方建立自己，安静地作工的人在哪里呢?[也是在澳大利亚写的。]尽管他们也许不能把全部时间都奉献于圣工，但他们能奉献一部分时间，他们能发挥一种良善的救人的影响力，上帝也必藉着他们行事。{PH005 20.1}
我们的田地是世界，我们都能找到足够的工作空间。但是库里却非常缺乏资金，要是除了领工资的人以外，再没有人从事圣工，那在黑暗中的众人将会变成什么样子呢?人人都应当祈求主教导他们如何使用祂的恩赐，忠诚地从事他们的工作。(《信函》1892年23a号){PH005 20.2}
在新区需要平信徒
我希望有能审时度势的男男女女愿意决定搬到这些国家：澳大利亚和新西兰。需要有一些钱财的助手，他们能从事某种职业自养，而不是从区会开支受供养。这样的工人既对真理的信息有真正的信心，就能住在各城中作宣教士，让他们的光照在人前。{PH005 20.3}
我们必须赖以从事这项工作的人，不是专任的传道人，而是敬畏上帝且对救灵有负担的平信徒。他们能作上帝旨意的媒介和同工，寻找拯救失丧的人。我们需要那些拥有成圣活力、品性端正、理智聪明的人。要让这些人使用他们的才干，藉着运用，这些才干就会增长。他们若住在基督里，就必如此。有祂陪伴，他们在智慧方面就会不断增长。基督说：“离了我，你们就不能做什么”(约5:15)。有基督在你身边，作你的教师和领袖，你就凡事都能做。{PH005 21.1}
有许多人多年来一直因真理之光而欢喜快乐;他们现在应实践他们所学过的教训。他们有上帝的道和宝贵的经验。他们应当有目的地使用知识，存完全谦卑的心寻求学习接触那些仍在错误和黑暗中之人的方式方法。上帝呼唤我们，我们能听到祂的声音吗?上帝号召祂教会的平信徒进入园地，通过个人之工做他们所能做的。人人都应为将亡的人作工，用信心持定信心的能力好与他们同工。寸阴是金。{PH005 21.2}
从经验中学习
每一个人都必须是学习者，而不是毕业生;他必须以谦卑的心从事这项工作，完全依靠上帝。他可能会犯错误，但判断上的错误会通过教育得到纠正。失败可以转化为胜利。随着他的进步，他可以从失败中学到智慧，从轻率中学会谨慎。只要学习，不要放弃。要把亲爱的救主留在你身边;不住地祈祷;向耶稣请教。{PH005 21.3}
有成千上万的人，若是他们愿意把自己献给主，毫无自私的保留，就能和他们的家人一起进入还不知道真理的新地区，建立自己的公民身份，然后为灵魂警醒，好像将来交账的人。他们可以对年轻人讲话，告诉他们耶稣的爱。他们可以探访人家，以令人愉快的方式介绍我们书刊或出版物中的一些极好的读物。要让这些无声的信使对他们讲话;当看起来机会良好时，就建议祷告一会儿，并阅读圣经。上帝的天使必为所有这样的工人开路;他们可以成为亮光的通道。他们应当不断地学习，不断地领受，不断地给予。……{PH005 21.4}
需要成百上千谦卑的工人
那么，所需要的是让上百，是的，成百上千现在将他们的灯藏在斗底下或床底下的人开始工作。……{PH005 22.1}
有些人乐于为基督采取任何行动，但他们认为自己没有资格从事上帝的神圣工作。他们虽然接受了真理，并因真理而欢喜快乐;但他们还没有来到大声说：“耶和华啊，请说，仆人敬听”(撒上3:9)的地步。他们并不设法跟主讲条件;要是他们确信祂在呼召他们，他们就会为真理的缘故做出任何牺牲。正是这样的人，他们在自己眼中看为小，主却拣选他们，用在拯救灵魂的工作上。他们不需要讲教义性的道，然而藉着个人之工，他们能感动人心，得人归于基督和真理。{PH005 22.2}
愿意牺牲
这样的工人应当进入城市或其它还没有介绍过真理的地方，或虽然多年前传过真理但却没有进行后续工作的地方。在城市和乡村有许多地方，这些已有亮光的人应该在那里竖立旗帜。确实，需要舍己才能离开他们聚集敬拜上帝的教会。然而，要是宝贵的救主耶稣考虑了自己的愉快和便利，像今日许多自称跟从祂的人所做的那样，祂就决不会离开极乐之所，祂天上的家，来到我们这个因咒诅而伤痕累累的世界了。……{PH005 22.3}
那些爱上帝为至上并且爱人如己的人，必欣然从事每一善言善行。他们若是明白上帝的声音说：“去，”就不会停下来与有血肉的人商量，也不会让他们现世的、个人的利益挡住道路。他们推论，耶稣既舍己要救他们的灵魂免于灭亡，尽管他们认为他们可以做得很少，他们也会由衷地去做，像是对主做的。他们先献上自己，他们也不称自己拥有的任何东西为自己的，无论是在任何方面的才能、技能、学识、地位、财富或影响力;他们视自己为上帝百般恩典的管家，是为基督的缘故作仆人的。这样的男人和女人才是基督的见证。他们的心与祂的心一起跳动，他们的耳敏于听到每一个马其顿的呼声。(《信函》1892年19b号){PH005 22.4}
天使帮助我们
一个感觉到自己一无所有，完全依靠救主功劳的人，在表面上看是最无助的了，但实际上他是不可战胜的。上帝愿意差遣天上的每一位使者来帮助这样的人，决不让他被打败。(《教会证言》卷七17页){PH005 23.1}
来自南方的呼声
在南方有许多工作是教会的平信徒、受教育有限的人可以做的。男女和儿童都需受教育学会阅读。这些贫穷的心灵正在渴求上帝的知识。{PH005 23.2}
我们在南方的百姓不要等待有口才的布道家，有才干的人来。他们当承担起主放在他们面前的工作，尽力而为。祂必悦纳卑微，恳切的人，并藉着他们做工，尽管他们不是有口才或是受过高等教育的人。我的弟兄姐妹们，要为工作制定聪明的计划，并向前走，信靠主。不要沉溺于自我的感受，以为自己既有能力，又目光敏锐。要以谦卑开始并保持谦卑。要作真理的活见证。以上帝的道为你的顾问。如此就必有能力伴随着真理，人们也必回转。{PH005 23.3}
要让守安息日的家庭搬到南方，在那些不认识真理的人面前活出真理来。这些家庭可以互相帮助，但要让他们当心，不要做任何会阻碍他们道路的事情。{PH005 23.4}
需要基督化帮助工作
要让他们做基督化帮助人的工作，给饥饿的人食物吃，给赤身的人衣服穿。这要比讲道有更大的为善影响力。需要同情的行动及言语。基督在传扬其信息时，先出以仁爱及慈善的行动。但愿这些工人出去挨家挨户帮助那需要帮助的，并在有机会时讲述十字架的故事。应当以基督为他们的主题。他们不必费心思详述那些要道的题目;但愿他们说出基督的工作及牺牲。但愿他们持守祂的公义，在生活上彰显祂的纯洁。真正的布道士必须装备基督的心志。他的心必须被基督化的爱所充满;他也必须坚定地忠于原则。{PH005 23.5}
建立学校
在许多地方应当建立学校，那些心地柔和并富有同情心、像救主一样因所看到的祸患与痛苦而感动的人，应当来教导年长和年幼的人。要以一种能使人明白的方式将上帝的道讲解出来。要鼓励小学生们来学习基督的教训。这比任何其它的研究都更能够扩展人的心思并加强人的智力。没有任何事情能比接触上帝的圣言更给人的才能以如此的活力。(《教会证言》卷七227、228页){PH005 24.1}
提供何种教育
愿意成为布道士、愿意在这个园地中作工的家庭在哪里呢?有方法有经验以致能到这些人那里就在他们那里为他们作工的人在哪里呢?有人能在农业方面教育他们，能教导有色人种播种，栽培果园。还有人能教导他们阅读，能从自己的生活和经验给他们实际教训。给他们看你自己能做什么来谋生，从而教育他们。(《论南方工作》23、24页){PH005 24.2}
鼓励愿意工作的人
要预备工人们到大路上和篱笆旁。我们需要聪明的园丁，把树木移植到不同的位置，为它们提供有利的条件，使它们生长。……{PH005 24.3}
要征集具有真正传道热情的工人，让他们出去把亮光和知识传到远近各地，让他们把健康改革的活泼原则带到那些在很大程度上还不知道这些原则的社区中去。{PH005 25.1}
这项工作不应拖延。应该拣选完全献身的、明白工作的神圣性和重要性的工人。不要差派那些在这些方面没有资格的人。我们所需要的乃是愿意推进十字架之胜利的人，是在挫折与困难之中仍然坚立不移的人，是具备那在传道园地中所必须的热诚、果断和信心的人。{PH005 25.2}
至于那些不能亲自参加这工作的人，我要对他们说：不要拦阻凡愿意做工的人，而要鼓励他们，支持他们。过了一段时间，随着工作的发展，就要在许多城市里把学校建立起来，使工人迅速受到教育和训练从事服务工作。(《文稿》1908年11号){PH005 25.3}
不求世俗的利益
我们各教会的平信徒能完成一种他们几乎尚未开始的工作。无论何人都不应单为属世的益处，而迁居于新的地方;但何处一有了谋生的门路，那已经在真理上有根有基的家庭就可迁入，一两家在一地，在该处从事布道的事工。他们应感觉到一种对生灵的爱，一种为他们工作的负担，并要研究如何领人进入真理。他们可以分送我们的印刷品，在自己的家中召集聚会，设法与邻居结交，邀请他们参加这些聚会。这样，他们就能在好行为上将他们的光照在人前了。{PH005 25.4}
哭泣、祈祷、作工
但愿工人们在上帝里自立自助，为着拯救自己的同胞而哭泣，祈求，劳碌地作工。要记得你们是在场上赛跑的。要争取那不能朽坏的永生冠冕。虽然有那么多的人贪爱世人的称赞，过于爱慕上帝的恩宠，但你们却要谦卑地劳力。要学习运用信心，将你们的邻舍呈交在施恩宝座之前，恳求上帝感化他们的心。如此就可作成有效的布道工作。甚至有些从来不肯听牧师或文字布道士之话的人，也会受到感动。凡在新地方这样作工的人，就必学得那与人接近之最有效的方法，也能为其他的工作人员预备道路。 (《教会证言》卷八245页){PH005 25.5}
缺乏必需的设施
那些在新区努力开工的人，往往发现自己非常需要更好的设施。他们的工作似乎因为缺少这些设施而受到阻碍。但他们不可丧失信心和勇气。他们往往到了山穷水尽的地步，似乎无法前进。但他们如果凭着信心祈祷和工作，上帝就会应允他们的请求，赐下推进工作的资源。困难是会发生的。他们不知道怎样完成该做的工。有时前途似乎一片漆黑。但工人们应当向上帝提说祂的应许，感谢祂所已经做的事情。这时道路就会在他们面前敞开。他们就会得力量履行当前的职责了。(《传道良助》267、268页){PH005 26.1}
完全自养有时做不到
要求工人的呼声来自世界各地。需要资金来开辟新的园地。许多园的工人需要供养，在那些园地里他们不可能完全自养。当世界的需要对我们提出这样的要求时，我们的疗养院若是放纵任何形式的奢侈浪费，就不会尊荣上帝。他们必须以基督的路线作工。(《信函》1907年254号){PH005 26.2}
主会预备道路
那为将要承受救恩的人效力的天使，现今正向每一位真实的圣徒说：“这里有你当作的工。”“去站在……，把这生命的道都讲给百姓听”(徒5:20)。如果听见的人遵守这个命令，主就必在他们面前预备道路，并使他们获得所需要的费用。(《文稿》1897年152号){PH005 26.3}
《Chapter 4—Lay Members as Pioneer》
【Waste Places in the Vineyard】
In humble dependence upon God, families are to settle in the waste places of His vineyard. Consecrated men and women are needed to stand as fruit-bearing trees of righteousness in the desert places of the earth. As the reward of their self-sacrificing efforts to sow the seeds of truth, they will reap a rich harvest. As they visit family after family, opening the Scriptures to those in spiritual darkness, many hearts will be touched.?{PH005 19.1}[58]
In fields where the conditions are so objectionable and disheartening that many workers refuse to go to them, most remarkable changes for the better may be brought about by the efforts of self-sacrificing lay members. These humble workers will accomplish much, because they put forth patient, persevering effort, not relying upon human power, but upon God, who gives them His favor. The amount of good that these workers accomplish will never be known in this world.?Testimonies for the Church 7:22, 23.?{PH005 19.2}[59]
【A Call from a Mission Field】
Written from Australia
To those who are looking for a place where they may work in the Lord’s vineyard, we say, Come over and help us. Come prepared to practice self-denial, determined that you will not fail nor be discouraged. We can not pay your passage to this country, nor can we give you large wages. We can not carry you financially or spiritually; but if you will come to do a work for the Master, if you are willing to visit and labor for souls where they are, come, and we will co-operate with you as long as you will co-operate with God. [This cry now goes up from many fields.]?{PH005 19.3}[60]
【Room for All】
There is room in the work of God for all who are filled with the spirit of self-sacrifice. We have a solemn work before us. God is calling for men and women who are willing to?experience travail of soul, men and women who are consecrated to His work. We need in this country, men who have a solid experience in the things of God, who, when they encounter difficulties, will hold firmly to the work, saying, We will not fail nor be discouraged. We want men who will strengthen and build up the work, not tear down and seek to destroy that which others are trying to do. We need men and women whom God can work, the fallow ground of whose hearts has been broken up.—Manuscript 173, 1898.?{PH005 19.4}[61]
【Giving Part Time to Neighborhood Ministry】
Now I urge that more attention be given to eternal realities. Let every soul be aroused, and show that he appreciates the value of souls for whom Christ died. Let every one inquire, “What can I do to let the light shine forth to others?” Where is the missionary spirit? Where are those who will come to this part of the world and establish themselves in localities where they can lift the standard of truth, working in a quiet way? [Also written from australia.] Although they may not be able to give their whole time to the work, they can give a portion, they can exert a good and saving influence, and God will work through them.?{PH005 20.1}[62]
Our field is the world, and we may all find ample room in which to work. But there is a great lack of money in the treasury, and if none shall engage in the work but men who are paid wages, what will become of the multitudes that are in darkness? Let all pray that the Lord will teach them how to use his gifts, to do their work with fidelity.—Letter 23a, 1892.?{PH005 20.2}[63]
【Laymen Needed in New Fields】
I wish there were men and women who could appreciate the situation, and would decide to move to these countries, Australia and New Zealand. Helpers are needed who have some means, who can engage in some employment and sustain themselves and not draw upon the Conference for their support. With genuine faith in the message of truth, such workers could settle in our cities as missionaries, letting their light shine forth to others.?{PH005 20.3}[64]
It is not ordained ministers upon whom we must depend for this work, but laymen who love and fear God, and who feel the burden for the salvation of souls. They can be agents and co-workers with divine providence in seeking to save the lost. We want those who have sanctified energy, moral and intellectual. Let these put to use the talents they have, and by exercise they will grow. It can not be otherwise if they abide in Christ. In His companionship they will be constantly growing in wisdom. Christ says, “Without Me ye can do nothing.” With Christ by your side, as your Teacher and Leader you can do all things.?{PH005 21.1}[65]
There are many who have for years been rejoicing in the light of truth; let them now practice the lessons they have learned. They have the word of God, and the precious experience. Let them use the knowledge to a purpose. In all humility of mind seek to learn ways and methods of reaching those who are still in error and darkness. God calls; shall we hear His voice? God calls upon the lay members of His church to enter the field and do what they can by individual effort. All are to work for perishing souls, laying hold by faith upon the power of faith to work with them. Moments are precious.?{PH005 21.2}[66]
【Learning by Experience】
Every one must be a learner, not a graduate; he must engage in the work with a humble heart, wholly dependent upon God. He may make mistakes, but errors in judgment will be corrected by education. Defeats may be turned to victories. As he advances, he can learn wisdom through failure, caution from imprudence. But learn, not let go. Keep the dear Saviour by your side; pray always; ask counsel of Jesus.?{PH005 21.3}[67]
There are thousands who, if they would give themselves to the Lord without selfish reservation, might go with their families into new regions where the truth is not known, and establish themselves as citizens, and then watch for souls as they that must give an account. They might speak to the young, telling them of the love of Jesus. They could visit families, and in a pleasant manner introduce some excellent reading from our papers or publications. Let these silent messengers speak to them; and when the opportunities seem to be favorable, suggest a season of prayer, and the reading?of the Bible. Angels of God will open ways for all such workers; they may become channels of light. Let them be constantly learning, constantly receiving, and constantly giving....?{PH005 21.4}[68]
【Hundreds of Humble Workers Needed】
What is needed then, is to set at work scores, yes hundreds, who now have their light hidden under a bushel or under a bed....?{PH005 22.1}[69]
There are souls who are willing to make any move for Christ’s sake, but they think they are not qualified to do the sacred work of God. They have accepted the truth, and rejoice in it; but they have not come to the point to cry, “Speak, Lord; for Thy servant heareth.” They do not seek to make terms with the Lord; if they are convinced that He calls them, they will make any and every sacrifice for the truth’s sake. It is just such ones as these who are little in their own eyes, that the Lord chooses to use in the work of saving souls. They are not required to preach doctrinal discourses; but by personal effort they can reach hearts, and win them for Christ and the truth.?{PH005 22.2}[70]
【Willing to Sacrifice】
Let such workers go into cities or other localities where the truth has not been introduced, or where it was presented years ago and the work has not been followed up. There are many places in cities and villages where these who have the light should set up the standard. True, it will require self-denial to leave the churches where they have assembled to worship God. But, if Jesus, the precious Saviour, had studied His own pleasure and convenience, as many who profess to be His followers do today, He would never have left the mansions of bliss, His heavenly home, and come to our world, all seared and marred with the curse....?{PH005 22.3}[71]
Those who love God supremely and their fellow-men as themselves, will be ready to every good word and work. If they understand that the voice of God says, “Go,” they do not stop to confer with flesh and blood, or allow their temporal, personal interest to block the way. They reason that Jesus gave himself to save their souls from ruin, and although they think it possible for them to do but little, they?will do that heartily as to the Lord. They first give themselves, and they call not anything their own which they possess, whether it be aptitude, skill in any direction, learning, position, wealth or influence; they regard themselves as stewards of the manifold grace of God and servants for Christ’s sake. It is such men and women that are Christ’s witnesses. Their hearts throb in unison with His, their ears are quick to hear every Macedonian cry.—Letter 19b, 1892.?{PH005 22.4}[72]
【Angels to Aid Us】
Nothing is apparently more helpless, yet really more invincible, than the soul that feels its nothingness, and relies wholly on the merits of the Saviour. God would send every angel in heaven to the aid of such an one, rather than allow him to be overcome.?Testimonies for the Church 7:17.?{PH005 23.1}[73]
【A Call from the South】
In the South there is much that could be done by lay members of the church, persons of limited education. There are men, women, and children who need to be taught to read. These poor souls are starving for a knowledge of God.?{PH005 23.2}[74]
Our people in the South are not to wait for eloquent preachers, talented men; they are to take up the work which the Lord places before them, and do their best. He will accept and work through humble, earnest men and women, even though they may not be eloquent or highly educated. My brethren and sisters, devise wise plans for labor, and go forward, trusting in the Lord. Do not indulge the feeling that you are capable and keen-sighted. Begin and continue in humility. Be a living exposition of the truth. Make the word of God the man of your counsel. Then the truth will go with power, and souls will be converted.?{PH005 23.3}[75]
Let Sabbath-keeping families move to the South, and live out the truth before those who know it not. These families can be a help to one another, but let them be careful to do nothing that will hedge up their way.?{PH005 23.4}[76]
【Christian Help Work Needed】
Let them do Christian help work, feeding the hungry and clothing the naked. This will have a far stronger?influence for good than the preaching of sermons. Deeds, as well as words, of sympathy are needed. Christ prefaced the giving of His message by deeds of love and benevolence. Let these workers go from house to house, helping where help is needed, and, as opportunity offers, telling the story of the cross. Christ is to be their text. They need not dwell upon doctrinal subjects; let them speak of the work and sacrifice of Christ. Let them hold up His righteousness, in their lives revealing His purity. The true missionary must be armed with the mind of Christ. His heart must be filled with Christ-like love; and he must be true and steadfast to principle.?{PH005 23.5}[77]
【Establish Schools】
In many places schools should be established, and those who are tender and sympathetic, who, like the Saviour, are touched by the sight of woe and suffering, should teach old and young. Let the word of God be taught in a way that will enable all to understand it. Let the pupils be encouraged to study the lessons of Christ. This will do more to enlarge the mind and strengthen the intellect than any other study. Nothing gives such vigor to the faculties as contact with the word of God.?Testimonies for the Church 7:227, 228.?{PH005 24.1}[78]
【The Kind of Education to be Given】
Where are the families who will become missionaries, and who will engage in labor in this field? Where are the men who have means and experience so that they can go forth to these people, and work for them just where they are? There are men who can educate them in agricultural lines, who can teach them to sow seed and plant orchards. There are others who can teach them to read, and can give them an object-lesson from their own life and example. Show them what you yourself can do to gain a livelihood, and it will be an education to them.?The Southern Work, 23, 24.?{PH005 24.2}[79]
【Encourage Those Who Are Willing to Work】
Prepare workers to go out in the highways and hedges. We need wise nurserymen who will transplant trees to different localities, and give them advantages that they may grow....?{PH005 24.3}[80]
Rally workers who possess true missionary zeal, and let them go forth to diffuse light and knowledge far and near. Let them take the living principles of health reform into the communities that to a large degree are ignorant of these principles.?{PH005 25.1}[81] There should be no delay in this work. Workers should be chosen who are fully consecrated, and who understand the sacredness and importance of the work. Do not send those who are not qualified in these respects. We want men who will push the triumphs of the cross; men who will persevere under discouragements and privations; men who will have the zeal and resolution and faith that are indispensable in the missionary field.?{PH005 25.2}[82]
And to those who do not engage personally in the work, I would say, Do not hinder those who are willing to work; but give them your encouragement and support. After a time as the work advances, schools will be established in many cities, where workers can be quickly educated and trained for service.—Manuscript 11, 1908.?{PH005 25.3}[83]
【Not for Worldly Advantage】
The lay members of our churches can accomplish a work which, as yet, they have scarcely begun. None should move into new places merely for the sake of worldly advantage; but where there is an opening to obtain a livelihood, let families that are well grounded in the truth enter, one or two families in a place, to work as missionaries. They should feel a love for souls, a burden of labor for them, and should make it a study how to bring them into the truth. They can distribute our publications, hold meetings in their homes, become acquainted with their neighbors, and invite them to come to these meetings. Thus they can let their light shine in good works.?{PH005 25.4}[84]
【Weeping, Praying, Laboring】
Let the workers stand alone in God, weeping, praying, laboring for the salvation of their fellow-men. Remember that you are running a race, striving for a crown of immortality. While so many love the praise of men more than the favor of God, let it be yours to labor in humility. Learn to exercise faith in presenting your neighbors before the?throne of grace, and pleading with God to touch their hearts. In this way effectual missionary work may be done. Some may be reached who would not listen to a minister or a colporteur. And those who thus labor in new places will learn the best ways of approaching the people, and can prepare the way for other laborers.?Testimonies for the Church 8:245.?{PH005 25.5}[85]
【Without Needed Facilities】
Those who are endeavoring to build up the work in new territory will often find themselves in great need of better facilities. Their work will seem to be hindered for lack of these facilities; but let them not lose their faith and courage. Often they are obliged to go to the limit of their resources. At times it may seem as if they could advance no farther. But if they pray and work in faith. God will answer their petitions, sending them means for the advancement of the work. Difficulties will arise; they will wonder how they are going to accomplish what must be done. At times the future will look very dark. But let the workers bring to God the promises He has made, and thank Him for what He has done. Then the way will open before them, and they will be strengthened for the duty of the hour.?Gospel Workers, 267, 268.?{PH005 26.1}[86]
【Entire Self-Support Sometimes Impossible】
Calls for workers are coming from all parts of the world. Means are called for to open new fields. Laborers need to be supported in many fields where it is impossible for them to be wholly self-supporting. While the needs of the world are making such demands upon us, our sanitariums will not be honoring God, if they indulge in any form of extravagance. They must work in Christ’s lines.—Letter 254, 1907.?{PH005 26.2}[87]
【The Lord Will Prepare the Way】
Angels who minister to those who shall be heirs of salvation, are saying to every true saint, There is work for you to do. “Go, stand and speak ... to the people the words of this life.” If those addressed would obey this injunction, the Lord would prepare the way before them, putting them in possession of means whereby they could go.—Manuscript 152, 1897.?{PH005 26.3}[88]
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