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Richard Myers

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Re: The Desire of Ages--7--As a Child
« Reply #120 on: December 05, 2023, 12:09:58 PM »
Jesus was the fountain of healing mercy for the world; and through all those secluded years at Nazareth, His life flowed out in currents of sympathy and tenderness. The aged, the sorrowing, and the sin-burdened, the children at play in their innocent joy, the little creatures of the groves, the patient beasts of burden,--all were happier for His presence. He whose word of power upheld the worlds would stoop to relieve a wounded bird. There was nothing beneath His notice, nothing to which He disdained to minister.
     Thus as He grew in wisdom and stature, Jesus increased in favor with God and man. He drew the sympathy of all hearts by showing Himself capable of sympathizing with all. The atmosphere of hope and courage that surrounded Him made Him a blessing in every home. And often in the synagogue on the Sabbath day He was called upon to read the lesson from the prophets, and the hearts of the hearers thrilled as a new light shone out from the familiar words of the sacred text.
Jesus receives His reward when we reflect His character, the fruits of the Spirit......We deny Jesus His reward when we do not.

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Re: The Desire of Ages--7--As a Child
« Reply #121 on: February 28, 2024, 08:03:39 PM »
"Jesus is our example."

"There are many who dwell with interest upon the period of His public ministry, while they pass unnoticed the teaching of His early years. But it is in His home life that He is the pattern for all children and youth."

"The Saviour condescended to poverty, that He might teach how closely we in a humble lot may walk with God."

 "He lived to please, honor, and glorify His Father in the common things of life."

"His work began in consecrating the lowly trade of the craftsmen who toil for their daily bread."

"He was doing God's service just as much when laboring at the carpenter's bench as when working miracles for the multitude."

"And every youth who follows Christ's example of faithfulness and obedience in His lowly home may claim those words spoken of Him by the Father through the Holy Spirit,...

"Behold My Servant, whom I uphold; Mine Elect, in whom My soul delighted' Isaiah 42:1.


Humble, steadfast, cheerful obedience is what God is looking for in His Remnant Church Family. Are "YOU & I willing to say "YES" Lord, by your Grace and Holy Spirit Empowerment I chose to follow you??

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I hear my risen Savior say:
“Follow me, follow me, follow me”;
His voice is calling all the day,
“Follow me, follow me, follow me;
For thee I trod the bitter way,
For thee I gave my life away,
And drank the gall thy debt to pay,
Follow me, follow me, follow me.”
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“I know thy life of guilt and pain;
Follow me, follow me, follow me!
I know each ache of heart and brain;
Follow me, follow me, follow me!
How often I have called in vain,
And offered pardon in my name,
And now I plead yet once again!
Follow me, follow me, follow me!”
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“Though thou hast sinned I’ll pardon thee;
Follow me, follow me, follow me!
From every sin I’ll set thee free;
Follow me, follow me, follow me!
In all thy changing life I’ll be
Thy God, thy guide on land and sea,
Thy bliss through all eternity,
Follow me, follow me, follow me!”
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“Come, cast on Me thine every care;
Follow me, follow me, follow me!
Thy heavy load I will upbear;
Follow me, follow me, follow me!
Come, look to Me—dismiss thy fears;
And trust Me through eternal years;
My hand shall wipe away thy tears;
Follow me, follow me, follow me!”
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Dear Lord, I yield to Thee my will;
I’ll follow Thee, follow Thee, follow Thee!
Oh, bid my struggling soul be still;
I’ll follow Thee, follow Thee, follow Thee!
Lord, cleanse me, with Thy Spirit fill,
And keep me safe from every ill;
And all Thy Word in me fulfill;
I’ll follow Thee, follow Thee, follow Thee!

Lyrics:George D. Watson (1816-1898)
Music:Frederick Booth-Tucker (1853-1929)
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Re: The Desire of Ages--7--As a Child
« Reply #122 on: February 29, 2024, 06:25:39 AM »
"The life of Jesus was a life in harmony with God. While He was a child, He thought and spoke as a child; but no trace of sin marred the image of God within Him. Yet He was not exempt from temptation. The inhabitants of Nazareth were proverbial for their wickedness. The low estimate in which they were generally held is shown by Nathanael's question, "Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth?" John 1:46. Jesus was placed where His character would be tested. It was necessary for Him to be constantly on guard in order to preserve His purity. He was subject to all the conflicts which we have to meet, that He might be an example to us in childhood, youth, and manhood."

It is said that the bible is silent on the childhood of Jesus yet what more is necessary to know than what inspiration does reveal to us. My imagination flows freely as I read each word describing Jesus' life from the cradle to manhood. It brings me to a place of reexamining my own life and rededicate it a new.
But this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press  toward the mark. Phil. 3:13,14

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Re: The Desire of Ages--7--As a Child
« Reply #123 on: February 29, 2024, 07:37:25 AM »
Amen, Brother Beacon and Sister Dorine!

Every life has meaning and significance, and we see this clearly in how Jesus ministered to all.

"Jesus was the fountain of healing mercy for the world; and through all those secluded years at Nazareth, His life flowed out in currents of sympathy and tenderness. The aged, the sorrowing, and the sin-burdened, the children at play in their innocent joy, the little creatures of the groves, the patient beasts of burden,--all were happier for His presence. He whose word of power upheld the worlds would stoop to relieve a wounded bird. There was nothing beneath His notice, nothing to which He disdained to minister." {The Desire of Ages, page 74, paragraph 1}

As we behold the loveliness of Jesus' character and surrender fully to Him, all of the fruits of the Spirit without one missing will flow into our lives and then flow out to bless others! Jesus lived to bless others! Shall we not live the same way?
"When we live by faith on the Son of God, the fruits of the Spirit will be seen in our lives; not one will be missing." {The Desire of Ages, 676.4}

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Re: The Desire of Ages--7--As a Child
« Reply #124 on: February 29, 2024, 08:02:23 PM »
Amen my dear friends! What a blessing to understand how Jesus grew in knowledge and strength of character. So it is opened for us to grow likewise.

Every child may gain knowledge as Jesus did. As we try to become acquainted with our heavenly Father through His word, angels will draw near, our minds will be strengthened, our characters will be elevated and refined. We shall become more like our Saviour. And as we behold the beautiful and grand in nature, our affections go out after God. While the spirit is awed, the soul is invigorated by coming in contact with the Infinite through His works. Communion with God through prayer develops the mental and moral faculties, and the spiritual powers strengthen as we cultivate thoughts upon spiritual things. ....No child of humanity will ever be called to live a holy life amid so fierce a conflict with temptation as was our Saviour....The positiveness and energy, the solidity and strength of character, manifested in Christ are to be developed in us, through the same discipline that He endured. And the grace that He received is for us....He lived among the wicked inhabitants of Nazareth. This fact is a rebuke to those who think themselves dependent upon place, fortune, or prosperity, in order to live a blameless life. Temptation, poverty, adversity, is the very discipline needed to develop purity and firmness. 


How many times do we hear this preached from human lips? Praise God that those who study to know God and His grace understand what we can become by beholding His glory. Does He not do all He can to help us attain to perfection of Christian character that we might be faithful witnesses of the power of His love.
Jesus receives His reward when we reflect His character, the fruits of the Spirit......We deny Jesus His reward when we do not.